The 10th wicket partnerships have their tales of resilience and determination. Here are the top 10 highest 10th wicket partnerships in T20 World history, celebrating the unexpected heroes who defied the odds.
Highest 10th Wicket Partnership in T20 World Cup: Top 10 List
From the West Indies to Zimbabwe, these partnerships highlight the depth and talent within the lower order, often turning the tide of a match in unexpected ways.
1) S Benn and N Miller – 20 Runs
In a T20 encounter against Australia in Gros Islet in 2010, West Indian duo S Benn and N Miller showcased their batting skills with a gritty 20-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a formidable bowling attack, their determined effort helped West Indies post a competitive total, highlighting the team’s fighting spirit and resilience on home soil.
2) J Dernbach and S Finn – 20 Runs
During a T20 clash against India in Colombo in 2012, English pair J Dernbach and S Finn defied the odds with a composed 20-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Their resilient display under pressure helped England put up a fighting total, showcasing the team’s depth and talent in the lower order against a formidable opponent.
3) R Haq and JD Nel – 18 Runs
In a T20 match against Pakistan in Durban in 2007, Scottish duo R Haq and JD Nel displayed their batting prowess with a gritty 18-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a strong Pakistani bowling attack, their determined effort helped Scotland post a respectable total, earning praise for their fighting spirit and tenacity on the global stage.
4) RP Singh and S Sreesanth – 17 Runs
During a T20 encounter against New Zealand in Johannesburg in 2007, Indian pair RP Singh and S Sreesanth showcased their batting skills with an unbeaten 17-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite the odds stacked against them, their gritty display helped India post a competitive total, showcasing the team’s depth and talent in the lower order.
5) Mohammad Asif and Saeed Ajmal – 15 Runs
In a T20 clash against England in Bridgetown in 2010, Pakistani duo Mohammad Asif and Saeed Ajmal displayed their batting prowess with an unbeaten 15-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a formidable English bowling attack, their determined effort helped Pakistan post a fighting total, highlighting their resilience under pressure.
6) Hamid Hassan and Shapoor Zadran – 15 Runs
During a T20 match against England in Bridgetown in 2010, Afghan duo Hamid Hassan and Shapoor Zadran defied the odds with an unbeaten 15-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Their gritty display under pressure helped Afghanistan post a competitive total, showcasing their fighting spirit and determination on the global stage.
7) Misbah-Ul-Haq and Mohammad Asif – 11 Runs
In a T20 encounter against India in Johannesburg in 2007, Pakistani pair Misbah-Ul-Haq and Mohammad Asif displayed their batting skills with a composed 11-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a strong Indian bowling attack, their determined effort helped Pakistan post a respectable total, highlighting their resilience under pressure.
8) Imran Tahir and L Tsotsobe – 10 Runs
During a T20 clash against the Netherlands in Chittagong in 2014, South African duo Imran Tahir and L Tsotsobe showcased their batting prowess with an unbeaten 10-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite the odds stacked against them, their determined effort helped South Africa post a competitive total, showcasing their depth and talent in the lower order.
9) Abdur Razzak and Syed Rasel – 10 Runs
In a T20 match against South Africa in Cape Town in 2007, Bangladeshi pair Abdur Razzak and Syed Rasel displayed their batting skills with a composed 10-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a strong South African bowling attack, their determined effort helped Bangladesh post a fighting total, earning praise for their resilience under pressure.
10) G Lamb and Raymond Price – 10 Runs
During a T20 encounter against England in Colombo in 2010, Zimbabwean duo G Lamb and Raymond Price showcased their batting prowess with a gritty 10-run partnership for the 10th wicket. Despite facing a formidable English bowling attack, their determined effort helped Zimbabwe post a respectable total, showcasing their fighting spirit and determination on the global stage.
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