Highest Partnership in T20 World Cup by Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's highest partnership in the T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka has always done well in ICC competitions, winning the 2014 T20 World Cup and finishing second in the 2009 and 2012 T20 World Cups. Cricket lovers were blessed to see some Sri Lankan legends playing the game of cricket. They also came out as one of the strongest teams in the shorter format.

The SL team's overall record in the T20 competition is really good. One of the main reasons for this is the right combination of strong batting and some good spin bowling options. But in this article, we are going to look at some of the best SL batting partnerships in the T20 World Cup.

3. Tillakratne Dilshan and Sanath Jayasuriya (124 runs) against West Indies in 2009 ICC

It was the 11th match of the 2009 World Cup between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Nottingham. After winning the toss, the Caribbean team opted to bat first, but the move did not pay off. As both Sri Lankan openers attacked the bowlers, 124 runs for the first wicket Tillakratne Dilshan and Sanath Jayasuriya both scored their respective half-centuries.

Dilsan scored 74 off 47 balls while Jayasuriya made 81 off 47 balls as Sri Lanka posted 192/5 in 20 overs. The West Indies had a few shots in their pursuit of the target but failed to convert them into anything of substance. They ended up scoring just 177/5 and lost the match by 15 runs. Jayasuriya won the Man of the Match title.

2. Tillakratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene (145 runs) against England in ICC 2014

Sri Lanka has two of the five best partnerships with a team in the T20 World Cup. Their second-highest partnership was in the 22nd over between England and Sri Lanka in Chattogram. Sri Lanka batted first and scored 189/4 in their 20 overs. Although they lost the first goal early. But then Tillakratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene added 145 runs for the second wicket.

Dilshan made 55 off 47 balls and Jayawardene made 89 off 51. However, England lost their first two wickets in the very first chase. But then they also had a great partnership of 152 runs between Alex Hales (116*) and Eoin Morgan (57) to win the match.

1. Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara (166 runs) vs West Indies in the 2010 T20 World Cup.

This is not only the highest partnership for Sri Lanka but also for any team in the World Cup. It was the 16th match of the 2010 tournament between Sri Lanka and West Indies. Lions batted first during the match. In their turn, the Lions scored 195/3 in 20 overs. Sanath Jayasuriya got out early but Mahela Jayawardene and captain Kumar Sangakkara added 166 runs to help their team to a big total.

Both the batsmen scored big half-centuries. Jayawardene scored an unbeaten 98 off 56 balls, including nine fours and four maximums, while Sangakkara made 68 off 49. It was a big target for the West Indies and they managed just 138/8 to lose the match by 57 runs.

List of Highest Partnerships in T20 World Cup by Sri Lanka

Players	Runs	Wet	Against	Ground	Year
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara	165	2nd	West Indies	Bridgetown	2010
Tillakratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene	145	2nd	England	Chattogram	2014
Tillakratne Dilshan and Sanath Jayasuriya	124	1st	West Indies	Nottingham	2009
Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga	123	4th	Ireland	Abu Dhabi	2021
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara	108*	2nd	West Indies	Pallekele	2012
Kumar Sangakkara and Jeevan Mendis	94	4th	Zimbabwe	Hambantota	2012
Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka	91	2nd	West Indies	Abu Dhabi	2021
Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene	87	3rd	Kenya	Johannesburg	2007
Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa	86	5th	Bangladesh	Sharjah	2021