We know the importance of a good batting partnership. Be it an opening stand that lays the foundation of the batting or the finishers’ knock that decides the ultimate fate of the game, it is an entertaining sight for us to watch. At the same time, it is the cause of the opposition’s headache. Over the years, many Kiwi batters have given this headache to even the finest bowlers across the globe. In this article, we will get to know about the biggest partnerships for New Zealand in ODIs. So, let’s dive into it!

1. James Marshall And Brendon MCcullum Vs. Ireland

We begin this list with James Marshall and Brendon McCullum’s opening knock of 274 runs against Ireland. During the 2008 Associates Tri-Series in Scotland, New Zealand scored a mammoth total of 402 runs in the first inning and then showed some fine bowling to restrict Ireland to only 112 runs.

2. Luke Ronchi And Grant Elliot Vs. Sri Lanka

On number two, we have Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliot with an unbeaten stand of 267 runs for the sixth wicket. While playing at home against Sri Lanka in 2015, New Zealand put up a total of 360 runs on board. In reply, Sri Lanka could score only 252 runs, thus, losing the match by 108 runs.

3. Tom Latham And Martin Guptill Vs. Zimbabwe

Next up on the list are Tom Latham and Martin Guptill, who put together an unbeaten opening partnership of 236 runs in the second ODI of New Zealand’s tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa in 2015. Zimbabwe had presented the Kiwis with a target of 236 runs, which they successfully chased down without losing even a single wicket.

4. Kane Williamson And Tom Latham Vs. India

On the fourth spot, we have Kane Williamson and Tom Latham with their unbeaten knock of 221 runs for the fourth wicket. In the first match of India’s tour of New Zealand in 2022, the visitors batted first and placed 306 runs on the board. In response, the duo put up a brilliant batting performance and guided their team to a seven-wicket victory.

5. Kane Williamson And Ross Taylor Vs. England

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor stand in the fifth position on this list with their knock of 206 runs against England. The third-wicket partnership came up in the third ODI of New Zealand’s tour of England in 2015. While chasing a target of 302 runs, New Zealand registered a three-wicket victory with an over to spare.

6. Lou Vincent And Stephen Fleming Vs. Zimbabwe

Making it to the sixth place on this list, we have Lou Vincent and Stephen Fleming’s opening knock of 204 runs against Zimbabwe from the 2005 Videocon Triangular Series. In the 44-overs-per-side match, New Zealand scored 397 runs in the first inning. Following this, Zimbabwe got bowled out for only 205 runs and faced a big defeat.

7. Will Young And Martin Guptill Vs. Netherlands

On number seven, we have Will Young and Martin Guptill, who put together 203 runs for the second wicket. The partnership came against the Netherlands when they were visiting the Kiwis in 2022. The hosts scored 333 runs in the first inning and then restricted the visitors to only 218 runs.

8. Ross Taylor And Tom Latham Vs. India

Ross Taylor and Tom Latham’s knock of 200 runs against India stands in the eighth position of this list. In the first match of New Zealand’s tour of India in 2017, the duo put together a brilliant partnership to easily chase down India’s total of 280 runs with six wickets still in hand.

9. Kane Williamson And Ross Taylor Vs. Zimbabwe

Making it to the ninth spot on this list, we have Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, who put together a fifth-wicket partnership of 195 runs. In the thrilling third ODI from 2011 New Zealand’s tour of Zimbabwe, the hosts were able to chase the target of 328 runs on the second-last ball with only one wicket remaining.

10. Stephen Fleming And Nathan Astle Vs. Pakistan

Last but not least, the final partnership to make it to this elite list is the stand between Stephen Fleming and Nathan Astle. The opening pair scored 193 runs against Pakistan in the fifth ODI of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand. While chasing a target of 285 runs, the duo guided their team to an easy victory by four wickets.