5 batters involved in the most 100+ run partnerships in ODIs

Overview

• Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli framed a partnership of 168*(170) in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney in 2025
• In the process, Rohit was involved in his 67th 100-run stand, while it was the 81st in Virat's career in ODIs
• The legendary batters like Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Sachin Tendulkar are also in the list of batters with the most 100+ runs stands in ODIs

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli framed a partnership of 168*(170) in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney in 2025. In the process, Rohit was involved in his 67th 100-run stand, while it was the 81st in Virat's career in ODIs. While India could not win the series, the win in the Sydney ODI helped Rohit and Virat to remain in touch ahead of the ODI series against South Africa.

Scoring runs at a good rate is a challenge in ODIs. While batting has relatively become easier with time, it is important to frame partnerships to help the team's cause. Some of the best batters in the format have usually framed good partnerships, be it cautious or aggressive. They have displayed great teamwork that has helped their team's cause.

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5 batters involved in the most 100+ run partnerships in ODIs

Kumar Sangakkara (67)

Kumar Sangakkara is regarded as one of the best batters in cricket. While he was exceptional in Tests, many rate his ODI career well, too. In the ODI World Cups, he was brilliant in the 2010s.

The Southpaw framed some good partnerships, mostly with Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan at his peak, along with Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Matthews, and others. He had 67 partnerships of over 100 runs in ODIs.

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Rohit Sharma (67)

Rohit Sharma is regarded among the best ODI batters of all time, especially while opening the innings. The veteran is still going strong in the format, as he ascended to the top of the ICC rankings at the age of 38 for the first time in his career.

While he has been going bonkers at the top since 2022, Sharma has still managed to score big runs. Some of his best partnerships have been with Virat, Shikhar Dhawan, and Shubman Gill. He has had 67 partnerships of over 100 runs in ODIs.

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Ricky Ponting (72)

Ricky Ponting is known for his performances in the ICC tournaments, particularly in the big matches. The right-handed batter was instrumental in Australia winning the ODI World Cups in 2003 and 2007 with his batting and captaincy.

Some of his major partnerships were with the likes of Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, and Michael Clarke. The former Australian skipper had 72 partnerships of over 100 runs in ODIs.

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Virat Kohli (81)

Virat Kohli is regarded as the greatest run chaser in the history of ODIs. In his prime, the Indian batter used to chase down high totals and tricky totals with ease.

Some of his best partnerships have been with Rohit, Dhawan, and Shubman Gill. He has had 81 partnerships of over 100 runs in ODIs.

Sachin Tendulkar (99)

Virat Kohli is regarded as the greatest batter since Don Bradman by many. There are some records held by the legendary batter that might never be broken.

Some of his ODI records might be impossible to break. One such record is having 99 100+ run stands, most of which were with Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid.