Cricket is one of the most popular games in the world. It mainly consists of three formats T20, ODI, and Test. T20 match which is also known as the game of power hitters. ODI or One day match, which shows the class of a player. Test which is the oldest format of the cricket history, this format is all about patience. This is the longest form of match, it is played for five days, which consists of two innings of every team. Batting for a long time is not everyone’s cup of tea. Through this article we will get to know about Top 10 Highest partnership for sixth wicket in test match.
1. Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow - 399 Runs
This match was played between England and South Africa in Capetown, South Africa on the 2nd of January 2016. In this match, England won the toss and elected to bat first. In the beginning, Alastair Cook and Alex Hales gave a solid start to the team. But then Kagiso Rabada gave a big blow in the 17th over of the match and the wicket started to fall for England. The score was 223/5 when Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow came to bat. In that partnership, Stokes scored a phenomenal 258 runs off 198 balls with an excellent strike rate of 130.30 containing 11 sixes and 30 fours. On the other hand, Bairstow scored 150 runs off 191 balls with a strike rate of 78.53 containing 2 sixes and 18 fours. The partnership of Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow is currently the Highest partnership for the sixth wicket in cricket history.
2. Kane Williamson and Bradley john Watling - 365 Runs
This match was played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Wellington, New Zealand on 3rd January 2015. In this match, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. In the first innings of New Zealand, Sri Lanka bowled very well and stopped New Zealand at a score of 221/10. In the second inning of New Zealand, the number 3 batter Kane Williamson and number 7 batter Bradley john Watling build 2nd highest sixth wicket partnership in the history of test cricket. In this partnership, 365* runs were scored in which Kane Williamson scored 242 runs off 438 balls with the strike rate of 55.25 with 18 fours and Bradley john Watling scored 142 runs off 333 balls with a strike rate of 42.64 with 1 six and 9 fours. This partnership led New Zealand to win by 193 runs. The player of the match was Kane Williamson.
3. Bradley john Watling and Brendon McCullum - 352 Runs
This match was played between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand on 14 February 2014. In this match, India won the toss and was elected to field first and this move by India worked they stopped Newzealand at a score of 192. Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami took 6 and 4 wickets respectively. In the second inning of New Zealand, the captain Brandon McCullum and Bradley John Watling build one of the finest sixth-wicket partnerships of 352 Runs in which Brandon McCullum scored 302 runs off 559 balls with a strike rate of 54.02 with sixes and 32 fours. On the other hand, Bradley John Watling scored 124 runs off 367 balls with a strike rate of 33.78 with 13 fours. This partnership led to the draw the match between New Zealand and India. The player of the match was Brandon McCullum for his fabulous triple century.
4. Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene - 351 Runs
This match was played between Sri Lanka and India in Ahmedabad on 16 November 2009. In this match, India won the toss and elected to bat first. India scored 426 runs batting first. In the first inning, Sri Lanka scored 760/7d which is the sixth highest total in test history. Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene build a very good partnership of 351 runs in which Mahela Jayawardene scored 275 runs off 435 balls with a strike rate of 63.21 with 1 six and 27 fours. On the other hand, Prasanna Jayawardene scored 154 runs off 314 balls with a strike rate of 49.04 with 11 fours. This partnership is the 4th highest sixth-wicket partnership of test cricket history. The match was drawn and the player of the match was Mahela Jayawardene.
5. Jack Fingleton and Donald Bradman - 346 Runs
This match was played between Australia and England in Melbourne, Australia on 1st January 1937. In this match, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. In the first inning, Australia scored 200/9d. In the second inning of Australia the 5th highest partnership for the sixth wicket. Jack Fingleton and Donald Bradman scored 346 runs and led Australia to win the match by 365 runs.
6. Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist - 317 Runs
This match was between Australia and South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa on 22 February 2002. In this match, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Australia scored 652/7d in their first inning. The partnership of 317 runs led Australia to win the match by an inning and 360 runs. The player in the match was Adam Gilchrist.
7. Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin - 307 Runs
This match was played between Australia and England in Brisbane, Australia on 25 November 2010. In this match, England won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 260 runs in their first inning. In the first inning of Australia, the seventh-highest sixth wicket partnership came between Michael Hussey and Brad Haddin of 307 runs.
8. Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri - 298 Runs
This match was played between India and Australia in Mumbai, India on 15 October 1986. In this match, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Australia scored 345 runs in their first inning. In the first inning of India Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri build a fantastic partnership of 298* which is the eighth highest sixth-wicket partnership in test history.
9. Brian Lara and Ridley Jacobs - 282 Runs
This match was played between West Indies and England in St John’s, West Indies on 10 April 2004. In this match, West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. West Indies in their first inning scored 751/5d. The main contribution to this huge total was Brian Lara’s 400. In this match, Brian Lara and Ridley Jacobs build the ninth-highest sixth-wicket partnership in test history. They scored 282* runs for the sixth-wicket. The player of the match was Brian Lara for his unbelievable 400* runs.
10. Graham Thorpe and Andrew Flintoff - 281 Runs
This match was played between England and New Zealand in Christchurch, New Zealand on 13 March 2002. In this match, New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first. In the second inning of England, Graham Thorpe and Andrew Flintoff build a fantastic partnership of 281 runs which led England to win by 98 runs. The player in the match was Graham Thorpe.
