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In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Capitals of Dhaka openers Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan etched their names in the annals of T20 cricket history on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
During an exciting match against Durbar Rajshahi in it Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL)the duo set a monumental record by forging a 241-run partnership for the first wicket at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This partnership is now the second highest in the history of men’s T20 cricket, behind only Japan‘s Lake Lachlan Yamamoto and Kendel Kadowaki-Flemingwho earlier scored an unbeaten 258 runs against Porcelain.
Das showcased his explosive batting skills, scoring an unbeaten 125 runs off just 55 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 227.27. His partner Tanzid also made significant contributions with 108 runs in 64 balls, with 6 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 168.75. This phenomenal performance not only secured their place in T20 history but also propelled Dhaka Capitals to a record total of 254/1, marking the highest score in BPL history.
Top 5 partnerships in men’s T20 cricket
- Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming: 258* runs
On February 15, 2024, the Japanese inaugural duo of Yamamoto-Lake and Kadowaki-Fleming achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring an unbeaten partnership of 258 runs against China during the East Asian Cup. Yamamoto-Lake led the charge with 134 runs off 68 balls, while Kadowaki-Fleming supported him with 109 runs off 53 balls. Their partnership is not only the highest in T20 internationals but also shows the growing prowess of Japanese cricket on the international stage.
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- Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das – 241 runs
The partnership between Tanzid and Das on January 12, 2025 is now celebrated as the second highest in T20 history. His explosive batting not only set records but also demonstrated his ability to dominate players, making it a historic moment for Bangladesh cricket.
- Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani – 236 runs
In February 2019, Afghanistan‘s Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani he provided a masterclass against Ireland with his maiden stand of 236 runs in Dehradun. Zazai’s enthralling innings of 162 runs off just 62 balls, complemented by Ghani’s solid 73 runs, helped Afghanistan set a formidable total of 278 runs, which remains one of the highest scores in T20I history. His ability to dominate the bowling attack exemplified Afghanistan’s emergence as a competitive force in international cricket.
- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers – 229 runs
The legendary couple Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers lit up Bengaluru on 14 May 2016, with a sensational 229 run partnership for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Lions. Kohli scored 109 runs off 55 balls, while de Villiers scored an incredible 129 runs off just 52 deliveries*. Their partnership was instrumental in RCB posting a mammoth total of 248 runs, leading to a thumping victory by 144 runs. This match remains etched in fans’ memories as one of the greatest batting displays in T20 history.
- Aaron Finch and D’Arcy Short – 223 runs
Australia openers Aaron Finch and D’Arcy short combined for a remarkable 223 run partnership against Zimbabwe during the tri-series in Harare on 3 July 2018. Finch’s explosive innings included a world record T20I score of 172 runs off just 76 balls, while Short contributed a valuable 46 runs. Their partnership not only showcased their individual brilliance but also highlighted Australia’s dominance in T20 cricket at that time.
