The ODI format demands a fair run rate from the batters while keeping wickets in hand. Unlike the T20I format, the batters should play comparatively longer innings. This makes it important for the batters to build big partnerships and guide the team to a good total. The West Indies batters are known for their power-hitting capabilities. They have shone on the international stage and brought fame to their nation on various occasions. In this article, we will take a look at the biggest partnerships for West Indies in ODI cricket.

1. Marlon Samuels And Chris Gayle Vs. Zimbabwe

We begin this list with Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle’s knock of 372 runs against Zimbabwe in the 2015 ICC World Cup. In the rain-affected match, West Indies posted a total of 372 runs on the board. Zimbabwe got bowled out for only 289 runs and lost the match by 73 runs (D/L Method)

2. Shai Hope And John Campbell Vs. Ireland

On number two, we have Shai Hope and John Campbell with their 365-run opening stand against Ireland. The knock came against Ireland in the first match of the 2019 Ireland Tri-Nation Series. While batting first, West Indies put up a massive total of 381 runs. In reply, Ireland got bowled out for only 185 runs.

3. Dinesh Ramdin And Dwayne Bravo Vs. Bangladesh

Next up on the list are Dinesh Ramdin and Dwayne Bravo, who scored 258 runs for the third wicket. In the third ODI of the Bangladesh tour of the West Indies oin 2014, West Indies registered 338 runs while batting first. Following this, a brilliant bowling performance restricted Bangladesh to only 247 runs.

4. Carl Hooper And Shivnarine Chanderpaul Vs. South Africa

On the fourth spot, we have Carl Hooper and Shivnarine Chanderpaul with their 226-run partnership against South Africa. West Indies scored 338 runs in the first inning of the third ODI of the 2014 Bangladesh tour of West Indies. In reply, Bangladesh could score only 247 runs and lost the match by 91 runs.

5. Viv Richards And Carl Greenidge Vs. India

Viv Richards and Carl Greenidge make it to the fifth position on this list with their 221-run second-wicket partnership when their team was touring India in 1983. The hosts could score only 229 runs while replying to West Indies’ 333 runs.

6. Shai Hope And Shimron Hetmyer Vs. India

Making it to the sixth place on this list, we have Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer’s knock of 218 runs. While chasing a total of 287 runs against India in the first match of the 2019 West Indies tour of India, the duo guided their team to an easy eight-wicket victory over the hosts.

7. Kirk Edwards And Dwayne Bravo Vs. New Zealand

On number seven, we have Kirk Edwards and Dwayne Bravo’s knock of 211 runs against New Zealand in the fifth ODI of the 2014 West Indies tour of New Zealand. The fourth-wicket partnership helped the visitors post a mammoth total of 363 runs on board. A fine bowling performance in the second innings bowled out New Zealand for only 160 runs.

8. Viv Richards And Desmond Haynes Vs. Australia

The 205-run partnership between Viv Richards and Desmond Haynes stands in the eighth position on this list. During the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup of 1979, West Indies scored 271 runs in the first innings and restricted Australia to only 191 runs to win the match by 80 runs.

9. Stuart Williams And Shivnarine Chanderpaul Vs. India

On the ninth spot of this list, we have Stuart Williams and Shivnarine Chanderpaul who stitched an unbeaten opening partnership of 200 runs against India in the fourth ODI of the 1997 West Indies tour of India. The visitors chased down a puny target of 200 runs without losing even a single wicket.

10. Phil Simmons And Brian Lara Vs. Pakistan

Last but not least, the final partnership to make it to this list is Phil Simmons and Brian Lara’s 197-run stand against Pakistan. West Indies scored 268 runs in the first inning during the 1993 Total International Series. In response, Pakistan could accumulate only 144 runs before getting bowled out in the 47th over.