The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will start on 19th February in a hybrid model where Pakistan and UAE will host the tournament. The Champions Trophy is returning after 8 years. It was last played in 2017 when Pakistan lifted the trophy. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest partnerships in the ICC Champions Trophy.
#5 Wavell Hinds and Chris Gayle
Former opening pair of West Indies team, Wavell Hinds and Chris Gayle made 192 runs opening stand against Bangladesh in Southampton in the 2004 Champions Trophy. It was fifth highest partnership by runs in the Champions Trophy.
#4 Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly
The dynamic opening duo of India in the 2000s, Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly are at No.4 on our list. In the 2002 Champions Trophy, they made 192 against England in Colombo. The partnership came from the opening pair.
#3 Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf
Two of the most successful batters of Pakistan cricket, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf are at No.3 on our list. They made a 206-run partnership against India in the 2009 Champions Trophy in Centurion.
#2 Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah
Two of the most reliable players in the Bangladesh team, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah made a historic 224-run partnership against New Zealand for 5th wicket. The partnership came in the 2017 Champions Trophy in Cardiff.
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#1 Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting
Former Australian legend and one of the best players to ever play the game, Ricky Ponting, and one of the most successful fast bowling all-rounders, Shane Watson paired up against England to make 252* runs partnership for the 2nd wicket in the 2009 Champions Trophy in Centurion.
