A powerful batting lineup is always included on a championship squad. A team that has a strong number of all-rounders who can bat lower down the order is always advantageous. Such guys are capable of winning a game out of nowhere. However, losing the first six wickets early in the innings might put additional strain on the lower-order batters. As a result, the position has grown vital.
Normally, the bowlers come to bat at Nos. 7 or 8. At those numbers, it becomes even more important for the batting team to have players who can contribute to the bat as well. Because a team needs multi-dimensional players to win a World Cup. In an ICC event, however, the seventh-wicket partnership has only crossed the 50-run mark three times. So, in this article, we’ll look at the top ten highest seventh-wicket partnerships in T20 World Cup history.
1. Mike Hussey and Steve Smith (74) against Bangladesh in the World Cup 2010
The highest partnership happened during Australia’s World Cup match against Bangladesh in Bridgetown in 2010. Australia batted first and had a dreadful start to their batting innings. They were losing wickets at a regular rate, and Bangladeshi bowlers were all over them. When Steven Smith joined Mike Hussey in the crease, the Aussies were reduced to 65/6. Smith, who began his career as a leg spinner, was not well-known for his batting in his early years.
However, both batters pulled Australia out of a rut by putting on an important 74-run partnership for the seventh wicket, allowing the Men in Yellow to post a respectable score of 141/7. Hussey finished unbeaten on 47*, while Smith was dismissed after scoring 27 runs. But, in the end, the goal proved to be game-winning. The Australian bowlers did not allow Bangladesh to score runs, bowling them out for 114 and winning the match by 27 runs.
2. Angelo Mathews and Kumar Sangakkara (68*) vs. Pakistan in the 2009 T20 World Cup
Pakistan and Sri Lanka met in the final match of the 2009 T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka elected to bat first after winning the toss. However, they did not get off to the best possible start in the final. The Pakistani bowlers dominated them, taking the first six wickets for just 70 runs. Sri Lanka appeared to be bowled out for less than 100 runs. Angelo Mathews (35*) and Kumar Sangakkara (64*) rescued their team with an important seventh-wicket partnership.
Both batters added 68 runs for the seventh wicket and finished unbeaten. Sri Lanka scored 138/6 in 20 overs. However, it was never a difficult score to chase down against a strong Pakistani team, and they did so with ease. The Men in Green won the final by 8 wickets, their first T20 title.
3. George Bailey and Pat Cummins (68) in the T20I World Cup 2012 against West Indies
The West Indies faced Australia in the second semi-final of the 2012 T20 World Cup. West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first, batting aggressively despite losing Johnson Charles (10). In 20 overs, the Caribbean team scored a massive 205/4. Chris Gayle (75), DJ Bravo (37), and Keiron Pollard (38*) were bat stars. Australia lost a few quick wickets while chasing the target, and six of their top batters were out at 43 runs.
However, skipper George Bailey and Pat Cummins combined for 68 runs for the seventh wicket in an attempt to save the match. But it was too much for them, and Australia was all out for 131, losing the match by 74 runs. The West Indies then advanced to the World Cup final, where they defeated Sri Lanka.
ICC T20 World Cup’s Highest 7th Wicket Partnership List
| Batters | Partnership | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hussey and Steve Smith (Australia) | 74 | Bangladesh | Bridgetown | 2010 |
| Angelo Mathews and K. Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) | 68* | Pakistan | Lord’s | 2009 |
| George Bailey and Patt Cummins (Australia) | 68 | West Indies | Colombo | 2012 |
| J Mubarak and G Wijekoon (Sri Lanka) | 45* | Kenya | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| David Hussey and Mitchell Johnson (Australia) | 41 | Sri Lanka | Nottingham | 2009 |
| Albie Morkel and V. Philander (South Africa) | 39 | England | Capetown | 2007 |
| Misbah-Ul-Haq and Yasir Arafat (Pakistan) | 38 | India | Durban | 2007 |
| KJ Coetzer and RM Haq (Scotland) | 38 | South Africa | The Oval | 2009 |
| H Masakadza and P Utseya (Zimbabwe) | 33 | England | Cape Town | 2007 |
| R Ashwin and Suresh Raina (India) | 33 | Australia | Colombo | 2012 |
FAQS
Who scored 278 runs in T20?
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 84 runs with a record T20I score of 278-3, led by Hazratullah Zazai’s 162 not out off 62 balls.
Which is the lowest score in t20 international?
In March 2019, the West Indies scored 45 runs against England. This is the lowest score ever recorded in a T20 International match.
Which team scored the most 200 in T20 International?
India has scored more than 200 runs in T20 International matches 24 times, the most in T20 International matches.
Who has the highest individual score in a World Cup T20 match?
Brendon McCullum of New Zealand scored 123 runs off 58 balls against Bangladesh, the highest score in T20 World Cup history.
Who is the best opener of India in International T20 Matches?
India’s T20 World Cup squad features two specialist openers in skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. However, Rohit Sharma is India’s best opener. He has an outstanding record in T20 matches.