Highest 4th wicket partnership in T20 World Cup
Highest 4th wicket partnership in T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: T20 is the most popular cricket format among fans. Within hours it creates more excitement and excitement for the fans. And with the T20 World Cup just 5 months away, all the teams are gearing up for the big event. Every player and every team dreams of lifting one of the most prestigious trophies in cricket. Last year the Men in Yellow won their first T20I World Cup. They will now host this multinational tournament.
But achieving this feat requires a lot from the players and the team. One of those factors is a strong batting average. A strong middle order always gives a team the best chance to win. And the role of the batsmen in the fifth and fourth positions becomes more important. So in this article, we will talk about the fourth wicket of players in the T20 World Cup. In particular, ten of the best partnerships will be discussed.
1. PWH de Silva and P Nissanka (123) against Ireland in T20 World Cup 2021.
It has been almost 15 years since the T20 World Cup started. But the highest fourth-wicket partnership was achieved in the last event in the UAE. It was the 8th match of the Abu Dhabi tournament between Sri Lanka and Ireland. After the toss, Sri Lanka decided to bat first after losing the toss. Ireland started well as they took the first three wickets for just 8 runs in the first two overs. It looked like it would be a huge upset for the Lankan Lions.
But after the match decided on a match-turning partnership between opener Patham Nissanka (61) and all-rounder Venendu Hasrangamich.The two batsmen added 123 runs for the fourth wicket to put Sri Lanka out of their misery. Both batsmen also scored their half-centuries and reached 171/7 in their 20 overs. Chasing the target, Ireland never looked in control and scored 101 to give Sri Lanka a big win by 70 runs. Hasaranga was named man of the match for his 71 and 1/12 in four overs.
2. Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan (112) against Sri Lanka in the 2021 T20I World Cup.
The second-highest partnership also in the same World Cup tournament came in the 29th game. England locked horns against Sri Lanka, batting first after losing the toss. Sri Lanka, who looked good throughout the tournament, took the first three English wickets cheaply, in just 35 runs. But then Jos Buttler and captain Eoin Morgan (40) stopped the wickets from falling and formed a great partnership. The two batsmen added 112 runs for the fourth wicket to help England reach 163/4. Buttler also scored an unbeaten century.
Defending the target, the English bowlers were all over Sri Lanka and started scoring runs right from the start. They were consequently bowled out for 137 runs and lost the match by 26 runs. Buttler was named man of the match for his knock of 101*.
3. Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales (107) against West Indies in the 2012 T20I World Cup.
It was the 14th match of the tournament between West Indies and England. Batting first, the West Indies were set a target of 180 runs. Johnson Charles (84) and Chris Gayle (58) were the top scorers. Chasing the target, England lost their first two wickets with no score in the first three balls. Jonny Bairstow lost the third English wicket after 18 off 29 balls. Eoin Morgan brought this wonderful thing to the crease.
Both the batsmen played according to the situation and scored important hits for the team. The pair added 107 runs for the fourth wicket to put England back in the chase. But in the end, it was too much of a target and England fell behind by 15 runs. West Indies finally won this T20 World Cup as well.
T20 World Cup Highest Fourth Wicket Partnership List
| Batters | Partnership | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWH de Silva and P Nissanka (Sri Lanka) | 123 | Ireland | Abu Dhabi | 2021 |
| Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan (England) | 112 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 2021 |
| Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales (England) | 107 | West Indies | Pallekele | 2012 |
| Martin Guptill and Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) | 105 | Scotland | Dubai | 2021 |
| Shoaib Mallik and Younis Khan (Pakistan) | 101 | Sri Lanka | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| K. Brian and A. Poynter (Ireland) | 101 | Netherlands | Syllhet | 2014 |
| Paul Collingwood and Kevin Pietersen (England) | 100 | Zimbabwe | Capetown | 2007 |
| B. Mendis and Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) | 94 | Zimbabwe | Hambantota | 2012 |
| MG Erasmus and David Wiese (Namibia) | 93 | Netherlands | Abu Dhabi | 2021 |
| P Khadka and S Vesawkar (Nepal) | 85 | Bangladesh | Chittagong | 2014 |
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