Middle orders of International teams have given some historic moments in ODI and other formats. While many of these matches got listed in the thrilling moments of cricket, many of these middle & lower order batsmen have gone on to become national or international legends. Today we’ll talk about batting pair which came together after the fall of sixth wicket. Here’s the top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket.
10. 119 (Thomas Odoyo, Tony Suji)
On October 16, 1997, Kenyan Pair of Thomas Odoyo & Tony Suji joined one another at the fall of Maurice Odumbe against Zimbabwe. The two went on to score 119 partnership runs at the Aga Khan Sports Club Ground, Nairobi. Kenya finished at 207/9.
While Odoyo scored a 97 ball 41 with 2 fours & a six, Suji scored a 76-ball 67 with 5 fours & 2 sixes. The partnership is 10th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket by any Kenyan Pair. Zimbabwe chased down the target with 8.4 overs to spare.
9. 123 (Neil Broom, Jacob Oram)
On February 5, 2010, New Zealand pair of Neil Broom & Jacob Oram came together at the fall of Daniel Vettori against Bangladesh. The two went on to score 123 partnership runs at the McLean Park, Napier. New Zealand were playing first after winning the toss and finished at 336/9.
While Broom scored a 73 ball 71 with 7 fours, Oram scored a 40-ball 83 with 8 fours & 5 sixes. The partnership is 9th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket by any Kiwi Pair. Bangladesh were bowled out for 190.
8. 123 (Mike Hussey, Brett Lee)
On January 15, 2006, Australia Cricketers Mike Hussey & Brett Lee came together after fall of Michael Clarke against South Africa. The two went on to add 123 partnership runs with Australia finishing at 228 at Brisbane Cricket Ground.
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While Hussey scored a 107 ball 73 with 5 fours, Lee scored a 70-ball 57 with 1 four & 3 sixes. The partnership is 8th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for seventh ODI wicket by any Australian Pair. South Africa went on to win the match with 1.1 overs to spare.
7. 124 (Yousuf Youhana, Rashid Latif)
On June 9, 2001, Pakistan Pair of Yousuf Youhana (later changed his name to Md Yousuf) & Rashid Latif came together after fall of Azhar Mahmood against Australia. These two went on to score 124 partnership runs at NatWest Series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff with Pakistan finishing at 257.
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While Youhana scored a 103 ball 91 with 8 fours, Latif scored a 68 ball 66 with 6 fours & a six. The partnership is 7th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for seventh wicket by any Pakistan Pair. Australia chased down the target with 4.2 overs to spare.
6. 125* (MS Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin)
On December 30, 2012, Indian pair of MS Dhoni & Ravichandran Ashwin came together after fall of Suresh Raina. The two went on to create unbroken 125 partnership runs against Pakistan as India finished at 227/6.
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While Ashwin scored an unbeaten 39-ball 31 with 2 fours , Dhoni scored an unbeaten 125-ball 113 with 7 fours & 3 sixes. The partnership is 6th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket by any Indian Pair. Pakistan chased the target with 1.5 overs to spare.
5. 126* (Mahela Jayawardene, Upul Chandana)
On August 3, 2005, Sri Lankan Pair of Mahela Jayawardene & Upul Chandana came together at the fall of Dilhara Lokuhettige against India. Sri Lanka were chasing a target of 221 set earlier by the Indian team and the two batsmen went on to score an unbeaten 126 partnership runs as Sri Lanka chased down the target with 2 overs to spare at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
While Jayawardene scored an unbeaten 114 ball 94 with 9 fours & a six, Chandana scored an unbeaten 62-ball 44 with 4 fours. The partnership is 5th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket by any Sri Lanka Pair.
4. 127 (Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Saifuddin)
On October 21, 2018, Bangladeshi pair of Imrul Kayes & Mohammad Saifuddin came together against Zimbabwe and piled up 127 partnership runs against them at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh finished at 271/8.
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While Kayes scored a 140 ball 144 with 13 fours & 6 sixes, Saifuddin scored a 69-ball 50 with 3 fours & a six. The partnership is 4th on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest partnership for the seventh ODI wicket by any Bangladesh Pair. Zimbabwe, in reply, couldn’t reach beyond 243/9.
3. 130 (Andy Flower, Heath Streak)
On October 7, 2001, Zimbabwe pair of Andy Flower & Heath Streak came together against England and added 130 partnership runs. They were together after fall of Dougie Marillier at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe finished with 261/8.
While Flower scored an unbeaten 128 ball 142 with 16 fours & a six, Streak scored a 74-ball 56 with 4 fours. The partnership is 3rd on top 10 of the highest ODI partnership for the seventh wicket. The partnership also happen to be the highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket by any Zimbabwe Pair. England chased down the target with 2.3 overs to spare.
2. 138 (Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes)
On June 21, 2016, England pair of Jos Buttler & Adil Rashid came together at the fall of Moeen Ali against Sri Lanka. England were following a target of 387 set by Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The two forged a partnership of 138 runs but England could only tie the score.
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While Buttler scored a 99 ball 93 with 6 fours & a six, Woakes scored a 92-ball 95 with 4 fours. The partnership is second on the top 10 of highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket.
1. 177 (Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid)
On June 9, 2015, England pair of Jos Buttler & Adil Rashid came together at the fall of Sam Billings against New Zealand. England were put into bat first by New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The two forged a partnership of 177 runs and England finished at 408/9.
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While Buttler scored a 77 ball 129 with 13 fours & 5 sixes, Rashid scored a 50-ball 69 with 7 fours & 2 sixes. The partnership is atop the top 10 of highest ODI partnership for seventh wicket. New Zealand, on their chase, were bowled out for 198.