Top 10 Highest Partnerships for DC in IPL History

Delhi Capitals have been one of the most underachieving teams in the Indian Premier League. They have been part of the league since 2008 but have made it to the final only once in 2020. Despite not winning the tournament, the franchise has many records in the IPL. There have been many batting records registered with DC.

Looking at the history of this franchise in the IPL, there are some big partnerships that DC has had in this league. This article is also related to this stat about the top ten partnerships made by Delhi Capitals in the IPL. This list will include some incredible batting performances for the franchise until now.

Highest Partnerships for Delhi Capitals in IPL

5. Mitchell Marsh and David Warner (144) vs RR in 2022

The Australian duo of David Warner and Mitchell Marsh added the fifth-highest IPL partnership for Delhi Capitals. They did it in 2022 at DY Patil Stadium against Rajasthan Royals. RR made 160/6 in the first inning. Chasing the score, DC lost KS Bharat for duck. But after that, Warner (52* off 41) and Marsh (89* off 62) added 144 runs, and Delhi made 161/2 to win the game.

4. Virender Sehwag and David Warner (146) vs PBKS in 2011

The highest IPL total for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) came during the 2011 edition. It came in a match against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Delhi. Batting first, Delhi went on to register 231/4 in the first innings. David Warner (77 off 48) and Virender Sehwag (77 off 35) added 146 runs in just 11.4 overs. Despite Shaun Marsh’s 95 off 46, Punjab managed 202/6 and lost the game.

3. Mahela Jayawardene and Virender Sehwag (151) vs MI in 2013

Virender Sehwag and Mahela Jayawardene, as a pair, were the first pair to add 150 or more for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. They did it in a chase against Mumbai Indians in Delhi. Mumbai made 161/4 in the first inning. In response, Delhi got off to a flying start with an opening stand of 151 runs in 15.5 overs. Sehwag made 95* off 57, and Jayawardene scored 59 off 43. Delhi reached 165/1 in 17 overs to win the game.

2. Shreyas Iyer and JP Duminy (154) vs MI in 2015

The second-highest partnership for DC came in the 2015 edition. It was the 21st match of the season against Mumbai Indians in Delhi. After winning the toss, MI bowled first. Delhi posted a total of 190/4 in the first inning. Shreyas Iyer (83 off 56) and skipper JP Duminy (78 off 50) added 154 runs for the second wicket in 16.1 overs. Chasing the score, MI reached 153/9 and lost the game by 37 runs.

1. David Warner and Naman Ojha (189*) vs Deccan Chargers in 2012

The record for the highest partnership in the chase was set by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). It came during the 2012 season when Delhi took on Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad. Batting first, Deccan scored 187/4 in the first innings. In reply, Virender Sehwag got out in the first over. But after David Warner (109* off 54) and Naman Ojha (64* off 46) added 189 runs for the second wicket to take Delhi to 193/1 in 16.4 overs. Delhi won that game easily.

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