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In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Dhaka Capitals openers Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan etched their names into the annals of T20 cricket history on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
During a thrilling match against Durbar Rajshahi in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL), the duo set a monumental record by forging a 241-run partnership for the first wicket at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This partnership is now the second-highest in men’s T20 cricket history, only behind Japan‘s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, who previously scored an unbeaten 258 runs against China.
Das showcased his explosive batting skills, scoring an unbeaten 125 runs off just 55 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 227.27. His partner, Tanzid, also made significant contributions with 108 runs off 64 balls, featuring 6 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 168.75. This phenomenal performance not only secured their place in T20 history but also propelled Dhaka Capitals to a record total of 254/1, marking the highest score in BPL history.
Top 5 highest partnerships in men’s T20 cricket
- Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake & Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming – 258* runs
On February 15, 2024, Japan’s opening duo of Yamamoto-Lake and Kadowaki-Fleming achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring an unbeaten 258-run partnership against China during the East Asia Cup. Yamamoto-Lake led the charge with 134 runs off 68 balls, while Kadowaki-Fleming supported him with 109 runs off 53 balls. Their partnership is not only the highest in T20 internationals but also showcases the growing prowess of Japanese cricket on the international stage.
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- Tanzid Hasan & Litton Das – 241 runs
The partnership between Tanzid and Das on January 12, 2025, is now celebrated as the second-highest in T20 history. Their explosive batting not only set records but also demonstrated their capability to dominate bowlers, making it a historic moment for Bangladesh cricket.
- Hazratullah Zazai & Usman Ghani – 236 runs
In February 2019, Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani delivered a masterclass against Ireland with their 236-run opening stand in Dehradun. Zazai’s blistering innings of 162 runs from just 62 balls, complemented by Ghani’s solid 73 runs, helped Afghanistan set a formidable total of 278 runs, which remains one of the highest scores in T20I history. Their ability to dominate the bowling attack exemplified Afghanistan’s emergence as a competitive force in international cricket.
- Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 229 runs
The legendary pairing of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers lit up Bengaluru on May 14, 2016, with a sensational 229-run partnership for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Lions. Kohli scored 109 runs off 55 balls, while de Villiers smashed an incredible 129 runs off just 52 deliveries*. Their partnership was pivotal in RCB posting a mammoth total of 248 runs, leading to a resounding victory by 144 runs. This match remains etched in fans’ memories as one of the greatest displays of batting in T20 history.
- Aaron Finch & D’Arcy Short – 223 runs
Australia openers Aaron Finch and D’Arcy Short combined for a remarkable 223-run partnership against Zimbabwe during the tri-series in Harare on July 3, 2018. Finch’s explosive innings included a world-record T20I score of 172 runs off just 76 balls, while Short contributed a valuable 46 runs. Their partnership not only showcased their individual brilliance but also highlighted Australia’s dominance in T20 cricket at that time.
