Highest T20I Partnership for India For Each Wicket (Source: AFP)
An unbeaten 69-run partnership for the seventh wicket between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy powered India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch on Saturday.
India had their backs to the wall for much of their chase, but Tilak and Reddy stunningly turned it around in the death overs and helped the visitors clinch the thriller. India have now taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Tilak finished unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls while Reddy was on 26 off 13, with the latter hitting the winning runs.
In their 69-run partnership, Tilak and Nitish were individually and collectively influential in helping the visitors cross the winning line, and in the pursuit they also stitched the highest run partnership for India for the 7th wicket or lower in men's T20Is.
That being said, in this article, let’s take a look at the list of the highest T20I partnerships for India for each wicket.
1. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul – 165 vs Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul registered a 165-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Indore on December 22, 2017.
Rohit smashed 118 off 43 balls, while Rahul contributed 89 off 49 deliveries. Their explosive stand powered India to 260/5, which remains one of the team's highest T20I totals. India eventually won by 88 runs.
2. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma – 210* vs South Africa
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma scripted history with an unbeaten 210-run stand for the second wicket against South Africa in Johannesburg on November 15, 2024.
Samson smashed 109 off 56 balls, while Tilak hammered 120 off 47 deliveries. Their incredible partnership propelled India to 283/1, securing a massive 135-run victory and setting a new benchmark for India's second-wicket partnerships in T20Is.
3. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer – 137* vs West Indies
Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer combined for an unbeaten 137-run partnership against West Indies in the first T20I in 2026.
After India lost two early wickets, the pair steadied the innings before shifting gears to dominate the bowling attack. Iyer led the charge with a blistering century, while Kishan provided valuable support, helping India move towards a commanding position in the contest.
4. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma – 141* vs Australia
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma produced an unbeaten 141-run partnership against Australia in the third T20I at Guwahati on November 28, 2023.
Gaikwad delivered a spectacular batting performance, finishing unbeaten on 123 off 57 balls, while Tilak remained not out on 31. Their late assault lifted India to a formidable total of 222/3, keeping the hosts competitive in a high-scoring contest.
5. Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh – 190* vs Afghanistan
Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh forged an extraordinary 190*-run partnership for the fifth wicket against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on January 17, 2024.
India were struggling at 22/4 before the duo launched a remarkable counterattack. Rohit smashed 121 off 69 balls, while Rinku scored 69 off 39. Their stand took India to 212/4, and the match ultimately ended in a dramatic tie.
6. Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel – 91 vs Sri Lanka
Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel stitched together a crucial 91-run partnership against Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Pune on January 5, 2023.
India had lost wickets at regular intervals while chasing 207, but the pair revived hopes with an aggressive counterattack. Axar scored 65 off 31 balls, while Suryakumar contributed 51 off 36. Despite their effort, India fell short by 16 runs.
7. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy – 69* vs New Zealand
Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a match-winning performance with an unbeaten 69-run partnership for the seventh wicket against New Zealand in Christchurch in October 2026.
India were in deep trouble at 154/9, needing a substantial contribution from their last recognised batting pair. Tilak scored an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls, while Reddy made 26 off 13, guiding India to a thrilling four-wicket victory.
8. Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh – 61 vs New Zealand
Suresh Raina along with spinner Harbhajan Singh combined for a 61-run eighth-wicket partnership against New Zealand in Christchurch on February 25, 2009.
Raina played an attacking innings, scoring 61 off 43 balls, while Harbhajan offered support during India's late recovery. Their stand helped India reach 162/8 after a difficult start. However, New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, winning the match by seven wickets.
9. Deepak Chahar and Umesh Yadav – 48 vs South Africa
With India already in a strong position during the chase, the lower-order pair of Deepak Chahar and Umesh Yadav kept the scoring rate high and added a valuable 48-run partnership for the ninth wicket against South Africa in Indore on October 4, 2022.
10. RP Singh and S Sreesanth – 17* vs New Zealand
RP Singh and S Sreesanth hold India's highest tenth-wicket partnership in men's T20Is, having added an unbeaten 17 runs against New Zealand during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in Johannesburg on September 16, 2007.
The lower-order stand came late in India's innings and provided a final push to the total. Despite their effort, India finished on 180/9 and lost the contest by 10 runs.
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