Decoding the highest partnerships for Pakistan in ODI cricket
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Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.
The two joined hands when Pakistan were 91/3. They stitched a 260-run stand thereafter, etching their name in history books.
Pakistan scaled down a target of 353 runs.
Here are the highest partnerships for Pakistan (ODIs).
#1
Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman (304 runs)
As per ESPNcricinfo, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman hold the record for Pakistan's highest partnership in ODIs.
The two added 304 runs for the opening wicket against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, 2018.
Pakistan scored 399/1 in 50 overs, batting first. Imam-ul-Haq scored 113 whereas Fakhar slammed an unbeaten 210. Asif Ali hit a 22-ball 50*.
In response, Zimbabwe folded for 155 runs.
#2
Inzamam-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail (263 runs)
Inzamam-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail stitched a 263-run stand for the 2nd wicket versus New Zealand in Sharjah, 1994.
Their heroics helped Pakistan put on 328/2 in 50 overs. Sohail smashed 134 from 146 balls.
Inzamam hit an unbeaten 137 from 129 balls. The two batters hit 28 fours between them (0 sixes).
In response, NZ perished for 266/7 to lose the contest.
#3
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha (260 runs)
Rizwan smashed an unbeaten 122 from 128 balls. He hit nine fours and three sixes.
He smashed 134 runs from 103 balls, hitting 16 fours and two sixes. He struck at 130.10.
The 260-run stand between Rizwan and Salman is now the highest 4th-wicket partnership for Pakistan in ODIs.
This is also Pakistan's highest stand for any wicket while chasing in ODIs.
#4
Saleem Elahi and Abdul Razzaq (257 runs)
Saleem Elahi and Abdul Razzaq added 257 runs for the 2nd wicket against South Africa in 2002, Gqeberha.
Batting first, Pakistan posted a score of 335/6. Opener Elahi posted 135 runs from 129 balls.
Razzaq, who came in at number three, smashed 112 runs from 120 balls.
In response, the Proteas were bundled out for 153 runs.
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Only these 4 pairs own 250-plus stands for PAK (ODIs)
Notably, these are the only 4 pairs to stitch 250-plus stands for Pakistan in ODIs. The next best stand is a 230-run effort between Saeed Anwar and Ijaz Ahmed for the 3rd wicket versus India in Dhaka, 1998.
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