Haris Rauf Shadab Khan in highest 10th wicket partnership in ODIs. Image Credits: AP
Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf made history, putting together 89 in 80 balls to drag Pakistan to victory from a position of complete hopelessness against England in Lahore on Sunday night.
The historic tenth-wicket partnership between Shadab and Rauf against England, the highest in a successful ODI chase, surpassed the previous record of 64 not out between Deryck Murray and Andy Roberts for West Indies against Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup.
Shadab and Rauf's unbeaten 89-run stand is also the fourth-highest tenth-wicket partnership in the fifty-over format. Below is a list of the top 5 highest last-wicket partnerships in ODI cricket.
5. Aayan Afzal Khan and Hazrat Bilal - 83* vs Nepal
Aayan Afzal Khan and Hazrat Bilal stitched together an unbeaten 83-run partnership for the tenth wicket against Nepal in the third ODI at Kirtipur on March 16, 2023.
The UAE lower-order pair rescued their side from a difficult position, frustrating Nepal's bowlers with a determined stand. Their effort helped UAE remain in contention in the contest, showcasing the importance of lower-order contributions in ODI cricket.
4. Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf - 89* vs England
Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf produced a remarkable unbeaten 89-run partnership against England in Lahore in October 2026. Pakistan were reeling at 154/9 while chasing 242, but the pair turned the match around with fearless batting.
Shadab scored 113* off 96 balls, while Rauf provided crucial support. Their stand secured a thrilling one-wicket victory and became the highest tenth-wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase.
3. Ravi Rampaul and Kemar Roach - 99* vs India
Ravi Rampaul and Kemar Roach combined for an unbeaten 99-run tenth-wicket partnership against India in Visakhapatnam on December 2, 2011.
West Indies were struggling after losing nine wickets, but Rampaul's aggressive strokeplay and Roach's valuable support helped the visitors recover.
Rampaul finished not out on 86 off 66 balls, taking West Indies to 269/9. Despite their late fightback, India won the match by five wickets.
2. Mohammad Amir and Saeed Ajmal - 103 vs New Zealand
Mohammad Amir and Saeed Ajmal added 103 runs for Pakistan's tenth wicket against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on November 9, 2009.
Pakistan had suffered a dramatic collapse, but the lower-order duo mounted an impressive recovery through disciplined batting and timely boundaries. The former Pakistan pacer Amir contributed a valuable 73, while Ajmal supported him with 33.
Their partnership lifted Pakistan to 287, although New Zealand eventually secured a comfortable victory.
1. Vivian Richards and Michael Holding - 106* vs England
Vivian Richards and Michael Holding have the record for the highest unbeaten 10th-wicket partnership in ODI cricket, scoring 106 runs against England at Manchester on May 31, 1984.
Richards, one of the most dominant batters of his era, led the counterattack, while Holding provided remarkable support. Their partnership helped West Indies recover from a precarious position and remains an iconic example of a lower-order stand changing an ODI innings.













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