Top 5 Men’s T20 Partnerships with Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das

In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Capitals of Dhaka openers Litton Das i Tanzid Hasan etched their names into the annals of T20 cricket history on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

During an exciting match against Durbar Rajshahi in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL)the duo set a monumental record by forging a partnership of 241 runs 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, second only to it Japan‘s Lake Lachlan Yamamoto i Kendel Kadowaki-Flemingwho previously scored 258 runs against unbeaten china.

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 important contributions with 108 runs off 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 Highest Partnerships in Men’s T20 Cricket

1. Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming: 258 runs*

On 15 February 2024, Japan’s opening duo of Yamamoto-Lake and Kadowaki-Fleming achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring an unbeaten 258-run partnership against China during the East Asia Cup. Yamamoto-Lake led the charge with 134 runs off 68 balls, while Kadowaki-Fleming backed him up with 109 runs off 53 balls. Not only is their partnership the highest in T20 internationals, it also shows the growing prowess of Japanese cricket on the international stage.

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2. Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das: 241 runs

The partnership between Tanzid and Das on 12 January 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 the bowlers, making it a historic moment for Bangladeshi cricket.

3. Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani: 236 runs

In February 2019, Afghanistan‘s Hazratullah Zazai i Usman Ghani they delivered a master class against Ireland with their opening stand of 236 runs in Dehradun. Zazai’s intense innings of 162 runs off just 62 balls, complemented by Ghani’s solid 73 runs, helped Afghanistan post 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.

4. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 229 runs

The legendary pairing of Virat Kohli i AB de Villiers lit up Bengaluru on 14 May 2016 with a sensational partnership of 229 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Lions of Gujarat. Kohli scored 109 runs off 55 balls while de Villiers smashed an incredible 129 runs off just 52 deliveries*. Their partnership was instrumental in RCB’s total of 248 runs, which led to a resounding victory of 144. This match remains etched in the memory of fans as one of the best batting displays in T20 history.

5. Aaron Finch & D’Arcy Short – 223 runs

Australia openers Aaron Finch i By Arcy Short combined for a remarkable partnership of 223 runs against Zimbabwe during the tri-series in Harare on July 3, 2018. Finch’s explosive innings included a world record T20I score of 172 runs off just 76 balls, while Short contributed a valuable 46. Their partnership not only showcased their individual brilliance but also highlighted Australia’s dominance in T20 cricket at the time.

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