Mumbai Indians are probably the most successful team in franchise cricket history. They are not good in just the Indian Premier League but also in other franchise leagues. MI-based teams have done wonders. This is because the franchise has always picked some of the best performers in the world. Just like in the IPL.
MI are known for having some incredible cricketers who can win games single-handedly. Over the years, Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma, and many other big names have played for this side. One of the biggest reasons for MI’s success has been their batting. Here we will talk about the biggest IPL partnerships for MI in IPL history.
Highest Partnerships for Mumbai Indians in IPL
Pair | Runs | Wkt | Vs | Venue | Date |
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Rohit Sharma and Herschelle Gibbs | 167* | 2nd | KKR | Eden Gardens | 12 May 2012 |
Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith | 163* | 1st | RR | Jaipur | 20 May 2012 |
Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera | 140 | 3rd | RCB | Wankhede | 9 May 2023 |
Lendl Simmons and Mike Hussey | 139 | 1st | Southern Express | Raipur | 14 Sep 2014 |
Ambati Rayudu and Parthiv Patel | 137 | 2nd | Kings XI | Mohali | 25 Apr 2016 |
Rohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthik | 132 | 3rd | Daredevils | Wankhede | 9 Apr 2013 |
Rohit Sharma and Corey Anderson | 131* | 4th | KKR | Eden Gardens | 8 Apr 2015 |
Lendl Simmons and Ambati Rayudu | 130 | 2nd | SRH | Hyderabad | 12 May 2014 |
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan | 129 | 2nd | RR | Jaipur | 22 Apr 2018 |
Rohit Sharma and Cameron Green | 128 | 2nd | SRH | Wankhede | 21 May 2023 |
Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya | 127 | 1st | KKR | Gqeberha | 27 Apr 2009 |
5. Ambati Rayudu and Parthiv Patel (137) vs Kings XI in 2016
The fifth-highest stand for MI came during the 2016 season. It was the 21st game of the season against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Mohali. Batting first, Mumbai scored a tough total of 189/6 in 20 overs. It came largely due to a 137-run stand for the second wicket between Ambati Rayudu (65 off 37) and Parthiv Patel (81 off 58). Punjab only reached 164/7 in their chase, and Mumbai won by 25 runs.
4. Lendl Simmons and Mike Hussey (139) vs Southern Express in 2014
The pair of Lendl Simmons and Mike Hussey recorded the fourth-highest stand for MI, but it didn’t come in the IPL. In fact, it came during the Champions League Twenty20 2014 against Southern Express in Ranchi. The opposition posted a total of 161/6 in the first innings. In reply, MI had a 139-run opening stand between Simmons (76* off 51) and Hussey (60 off 40), and they reached 165/1 in 16.2 overs to win by 9 wickets.
3. Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera (140) vs RCB in 2023
MI’s third-highest stand, which is also their highest third-wicket partnership, came during the IPL 2023. It was the 54th match against RCB at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, RCB finished with 199/6. It was a massive score to chase, but Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera finished the job with a 140-run stand for the third wicket. SKY made 83 off 35, and Nehal scored a 34-ball 52. MI reached 200/4 in just 16.4 overs to win the game.
2. Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith (163*) vs RR in 2012
The highest opening stand for Mumbai Indians came between Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith during the 2012 edition. It was the 72nd game against RR in Jaipur. In the first innings, Rajasthan batted and scored 162/6. In reply, MI scored 163/0 in 18 overs to win the game by ten wickets. Both openers remained unbeaten. Sachin scored a 51-ball 58 while Smith scored 87* off 58 balls.
1. Rohit Sharma and Herschelle Gibbs (167) vs KKR in 2012
Rohit Sharma has scored one hundred in his IPL career, which came against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2012 edition. MI and KKR met in the 58th game of the season at Eden Gardens. MI made 182/1 in 20 overs. Rohit scored an unbeaten 109 off 60 and added 167 runs for the second wicket with Herschelle Gibbs. Gibbs scored 66 off 58 balls. In reply, KKR scored 155/4 and lost by 57 runs.
People Also Ask (FAQ)
What is the highest Opening Partnership for MI in the IPL?
MI’s highest opening stand came between Sachin Tendulkar and Dwayne Smith of 163 runs against RR in 2012.
How many times have MI batters crossed the 150-run mark as a pair in an IPL game?
Mumbai Indians have registered two partnerships of 150 or more so far.
What is the highest partnership for Mumbai Indians in the IPL?
MI’s highest stand is 167 runs between Rohit Sharma and Herschelle Gibbs in 2012 against KKR.
Which team holds the record for the highest six-wicket IPL stand?
MI’s Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu added 122 for the 6th wicket against RCB in 2012, which is the highest 6th-wicket IPL stand.
What is the highest 7th-wicket IPL stand?
MI’s Harbhajan Singh and J Suchith added 100 runs for the 7th wicket for MI against Kings XI Punjab in 2015.