IPL 2023: A look at the highest partnerships in the history of the league

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IPL 2023 starts on March 31 and ahead of the marquee clash, we look at the 10 highest partnerships (by runs) in its history.

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10 | CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway stitched a 182-run opening partnership during their win over SRH in IPL 2022.

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9 | Formers Punjab Kings players Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul scored 183 runs together against RR in IPL 2020.

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8 | Former KKR stalwarts Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn remained unbeaten with 184 runs together against the erstwhile Gujarat Lions in IPL 2017.

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7 | When with SRH, Jonny Bairstow and David Warner once had a 185-run partnership against RCB in IPL 2019.

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6 | Back with the erstwhile Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2012, David Warner and Naman Ojha had an unbeaten 189-run partnership against Deccan Chargers.

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5 | RCB legends Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 204 runs together against DD in IPL 2012.

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4 | Former KXIP players Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh's 206 run partnership in IPL 2011 came against RCB.

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3 | Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul, in IPL 2022, stayed unbeaten on 210 runs together against KKR.

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2 | RCB's Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers had a 215-run partnership against MI in IPL 2015.

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1 | The same duo have the highest partnership ever of 229 against GL in IPL 2016.

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