Batting partnerships are the main factor in the victory of any team in Cricket. In every format, a big partnership can change the game result, either in international or league cricket like IPL, PSL, and BBL.
Sharjeel Khan and Babar Azam have the highest batting partnership in PSL overall by scoring 176 runs as an opening pair.
This article shows the highest batting partnership in PSL by wickets, like the Highest opening batting Partnership and the biggest second, third, fourth, and up-to-tenth wicket partnership in PSL.
Highest Opening Partnership in PSL
The highest first wicket or opening partnership is between Babar Azam and Sharjeel Khan. They made this record against Islamabad United for Karachi Kings in 2021. Both batters score 176 runs as an opening pair.
Sharjeel Khan scored his second century in PSL, and Babar Azam scored 62 runs that helped Karachi Kings set a total of 196.
But the hard-hitting ability of Alex Hales snatches this match from the Kings and brings victory for IU.
Highest 2nd Wicket Partnership in PSL
Ahmad Shahzad and the English batting icon hold the record for the highest partnership for second wickets in PSL. They score 133 runs at the second wicket after losing the wickets of Asad Shafiq in PSL 2.
Ahmad Shahzad scores 53 runs on 51 balls, and Kevin Pieterson scores 69 runs on 43 balls with a Strike rate of 160. QG’s were chasing a total of 165 set by United.
Highest 3rd Wicket Partnership in PSL
Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmad have the highest partnership for 3rd wicket. Karachi Kings set a high total of 190 runs for IU in a match in 2021.
Iftikhar Ahmad and Colin Munro scored 150 runs for the third wicket without losing their wickets. Munro Contributed 72 runs on 56 balls, and Iftikhar 71 on 39 balls with a Strike rate of 182.
That helps IU to chase this target in the 19th over at Abu Dhabi.
Highest 4th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Ben Dunk and Samit Patil build the 4th wicket highest partnership of PSL for Lahore Qalandar against Quetta Gladiators by scoring 155 runs. Ben Dunk contributed 81 runs, and Samit Patel 71 runs in a team total of 209 runs.
This partnership was the main reason behind their victory against QG that night. Ben Dunk won the man of the match award for his match-winning inning.
Highest 5th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Captain of Karachi Kings Imad Wasim, with the fittest player in the Pakistani team Shoaib Malik, build the highest partnership for the fifth wicket in PSL 2023.
Kings lose their top order quickly when chasing a total of 199 against their new rival, Peshawar Zalmi. Then Imad and Shoaib provide a solid partnership of 131 runs at the fifth wicket that keeps the hopes of KK fans alive.
But unfortunately, Malik lost his wicket to Wahab after scoring 52 runs on 38 balls. Imad’s 80 runs could not help KK to get the first victory in PSL 8.
Biggest 6th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Iftikhar Ahmad is the only player who contributed two highest partnerships in PSL. He pairs with Asif Ali for the sixth wicket and adds 123 runs on board.
Iftikhar Ahmad’s 49 and Asif Ali’s 75 runs set a total of 152 runs against Lahore Qalandars, and they failed to chase this total. Asif gets the man of the match award for his contribution.
Biggest 7th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Liam Dowson and Faheem Ashraf from Islamabad United have the record for the highest 7th wicket partnership in PSL. Liam Dowson came to the crease after two consecutive wickets of Azam Khan and Muhammad Ikhlaq. He used his skills to stop the fall of the wicket and gave an open hand to Faheem Ashraf.
Both contributed 78 runs for the 7th wicket, 13 by Liam Dowson and 55 by Faheem Ashraf.
Highest 8th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Muhammad Nawaz and James Faulkner from Quetta Gladiator scored 78 runs for the 8th wicket, which is quite high in the T20 format. Although both are not regular batsmen, they can hit the ball very hard.
Muhammad Nawaz Contributed 47 runs on just 22 balls, while Faulkner was 30 on 40 balls with a strike rate of 214.
Highest 9th Wicket Partnership in PSL
Hassan Ali and Muhammad Wasim have the highest 9th wicket partnership for Islamabad United in PSL. Hassan shows his batting skills against his previous franchise Peshawar Zalmi.
Hassan Ali scores 45 runs on just 16 after coming in 9th position. He smashed three big sixes and 05 fours. Muhammad Wasim contributed quick 17 runs on 11 balls.
Highest Last wicket Partnership in PSL
The highest 10th-wicket partnership was scored in the first season of PSL by Grant Elliott and Zulfiqar Babar. Both scored 63 runs for this partnership; Grant Elliot contributed 40, and Zulfiqar 20 precious runs. This partnership saved QG from setting the record for the lowest PSL total in a match.
