Middle orders of International teams have given some historic moments in ODI and other formats. While many of these matches got listed in the thrilling moments of cricket, many of these middle order batsmen have gone on to become national or international legends. Today we’ll talk about batting pair which came together after the fall of fifth wicket. Here’s the top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket.
10. 159 (Chamara Silva, Chamara Kapugedera)
On April 10 2008, Sri Lankan pair of Chamara Silva & Chamara Kapugedera came together at the fall of Tillakaratne Dilshan against West Indies. The two went on to score 159 partnership runs at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain. Sri Lanka finished at 235/7.
While Chamara Silva scored a 96 ball 67 with 7 fours, Kapugedera scored a 117-ball 95 with 7 fours & 3 sixes. The partnership is 10th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the second highest partnership for sixth wicket by any Sri Lankan Pair. West Indies chased down the target.
9. 160 (Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny)
On July 10, 2015, Indian pair of Ambati Rayudu & Stuart Binny came together at the fall of Kedar Jadhav against Zimbabwe. The two went on to score 160 partnership runs at the Harare Sports Club. India finished at 255/6.
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While Rayudu scored a 133 ball 124 with 12 fours & a six, Binny scored a 76-ball 77 with 6 fours & 2 sixes. The partnership is 9th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for sixth wicket by any Indian Pair. Zimbabwe in reply couldn’t go beyond 251/7.
8. 161(Maurice Odumbe, Alpesh Vadher)
On May 30, 1999, Kenyan Cricketers Maurice Odumbe & Alpesh Vadher came together after fall of Aasif Karim against Sri Lanka The two went on to add 161 partnership runs chasing 275/8 of Sri Lanka.
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While Odumbe scored a 95 ball 82 with 7 fours, Vadher scored a 98-ball 73 with 6 fours. The partnership is 8th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for seventh ODI wicket by any Kenyan Pair. Efforts went futile as they couldn’t even reach close to the target.
7. 162 (Kevin O’Brien, Alex Cusack)
On March 2, 2011, Ireland Pair of Alex Cusack & Kevin O’Brien came together after fall of Gary Wilson against England. These two went on to score 162 partnership runs at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru helping Ireland chase down an English target of 328.
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While Cusack scored an 58 ball 47 with 3 fours & a six, O’Brien scored a 63 ball 113 with 13 fours & 6 sixes. The partnership is 6th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket by any Irish Pair.
6. 164 (Asghar Afghan, Samiullah Shinwari)
On March 1, 2014, Afghan Pair of Asghar Afghan & Samiullah Shinwari came together after fall of Mohammad Nabi against Bangladesh. These two went on to score 164 partnership runs at an Asia Cup match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah with Afghanistan finishing at 254/6.
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While Asghar scored an unbeaten 129 ball 104 with 5 fours, Shinwari scored a 125 ball unbeaten 142 with 10 fours & 6 sixes. The partnership is 6th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for sixth wicket by any Afghan Pair. Bangladesh couldn’t go beyond 222 in reply.
5. 165 (Craig McMillan, Brendon McCullum)
On February 20, 2007, Kiwi Batsmen Craig McMillan & Brendon McCullum came together at the fall of Peter Fulton against Australia. The two batsmen went on to score 165 partnership runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton as New Zealand chased down a massive 347 runs against arch-rivals.
While McMillan scored a 96 ball 117 with 13 fours & 5 sixes, McCullum scored an unbeaten 91-ball 86 with 5 fours & 2 sixes. The partnership is 5th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the second highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket by any Kiwi Pair.
4. 165 (Mike Hussey, Brad Haddin)
On September 18, 2006, Australian pair of Mike Hussey & Brad Haddin came together against West Indies and compiled a 165 partnership runs at Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Australia finished at 272/6.
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While Hussey scored a 90 ball 109 with 10 fours & 3 sixes, Haddin scored a 77-ball 70 with 3 fours & 4 sixes. The partnership is 4th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for the sixth ODI wicket by any Australian Pair. West Indies chased the target with 2.4 overs to spare.
3. 177 (Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka)
On September 30, 2019, Sri Lankan pair of Shehan Jayasuriya & Dasun Shanaka came together against Pakistan and amassed 177 partnership runs. They were together after fall of Oshada Fernando at National Stadium, Karachi. Sri Lanka were chasing a target of 306 set by Pakistan who batted earlier.
While Jayasuriya scored a 109 ball 96 with 7 fours & a six, Shanaka scored a 80-ball 68 with 6 fours & 2 sixes. The partnership is 3rd on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for the sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for the sixth ODI wicket by any Sri Lanka Pair. They, however, couldn’t go beyond 238.
2. 188 (Tatenda Taibu, Stuart Matsikenyeri)
On November 8, 2009, Zimbabwean pair of Tatenda Taibu & Stuart Matsikenyeri came together after fall of Elton Chigumbura. The two went on to create 188 partnership runs against South Africa while on chase of 296 runs in a bilateral ODI series.
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While Taibu scored a 112-ball 103 with 6 fours & 3 sixes, Matsikenyeri scored a 87-ball 86 with 8 fours & a six. The partnership is 2nd on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. The partnership also happen to be the second highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket by any Zimbabwean Pair. Zimbabwe, however, couldn’t go beyond 250/6.
1. 267* (Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi)
On January 23, 2015, Kiwi pair of Grant Elliott & Luke Ronchi came together to script what would be the highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. New Zealand was playing against Sri Lanka in a home ODI series match at University Oval, Dunedin. The two had come together post the fall of Corey Anderson and held on to forge an unbroken partnership of 267 runs. New Zealand finished at 360/5.
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While Elliott scored a 96 ball 104 with 7 fours & 2 sixes, Ronchi scored a 99-ball 170 with 14 fours & 9 sixes. The partnership leads the top 10 of highest ODI partnership for sixth wicket. Sri Lanka, on their chase, were bowled out for 252.