In its history of 17 years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some of the great batting performances that have thrilled the fans over the years. There are many great pairs who are known for their big partnerships in the IPL and have entertained the fans with their great chemistry and cooperation on the field. 

There have been many memorable partnerships in the IPL throughout the years. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hold the record for the highest-ever partnership in IPL history. Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli and De Villiers put up a mammoth partnership of 229 runs for the second wicket in a match against Gujarat Lions at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 14, 2016. De Villliers smashed 129*(52) runs while Kohli contributed with 109(55) runs as RCB posted 248/3 in their 20 overs.

The second spot also belong to star RCB duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for their 215-run partnership against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on May 10, 2015 where De Villliers smashed his highest IPL score of 133*(59) runs. On the other hand, KL Rahul - Quinton de Kock from Lucknow Super Giants and Adam Gilchrist - Shaun Marsh share the top spot for the highest opening partnership of 210 runs in the IPL. 

List of players with Highest opening partnership in IPL

Position

Players

Runs

Wicket

Team

Opposition

Match Date

1

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers

229

2nd

RCB

Guj Lions

14 May 2016

2

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers

215*

2nd

RCB

MI

10 May 2015

3

Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul

210*

1st

LSG

KKR

18 May 2022

4

Adam Gilchrist, Shaun Marsh

206

2nd

KXIP

RCB

17 May 2011

5

Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli

204*

2nd

RCB

DD

17 May 2012

6

David Warner, Naman Ojha

189*

2nd

DD

DEC

10 May 2012

7

Jonny Bairstow, David Warner

185

1st

SRH

RCB

31 Mar 2019

8

Gautam Gambhir, Chris Lynn

184*

1st

KKR

Guj Lions

7 Apr 2017

9

KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal

183

1st

KXIP

RR

27 Sep 2020

10

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devin Conway

182

1st

CSK

SRH

1 May 2022