In an amazing display of martial arts, Dhaka Capitals the opener Litton Das and Tanzid Hassan wrote their names in the history of T20 cricket on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
In a fun fighting game Rajshahi Durbar in Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 (BPL)the duo created a huge record by making a partnership of 241 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, only behind Japan's Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Flemingwho previously scored 258 unbeaten runs China.
Das put his batting skills to the test, scoring an unbeaten 125 off just 55 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes, to score 227.27. His partner, Tanzid, also contributed significantly with 108 runs from 64 balls, with four fours and eight at a rate of 168.75. This impressive performance not only secured their place in T20 history but also put Dhaka Capitals at 254/1, making it their biggest run in BPL history.
Top 5 partnerships in men's T20 cricket
- Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake & Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming – 258* runs
On February 15, 2024, Japan's opening pair of Yamamoto-Lake and Kadowaki-Fleming achieved a remarkable feat by sharing an unbeaten 258-run partnership against China in the East Asia Cup. Yamamoto-Lake led the way with 134 runs off 68 balls, while Kadowaki-Fleming supported him with 109 runs off 53 balls. Their partnership is not only the highest in T20 internationals but also reflects the growing prowess of Japanese cricket in international cricket.
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- Tanzid Hasan & Litton Das – 241 runs
The partnership between Tanzid and Das on January 12, 2025, is now celebrated as the second largest in T20 history. Their fierce batting not only made history but also proved their power to beat the bowlers, making it a defining moment in Bangladeshi cricket.
- Hazratullah Zazai & Usman Ghani – 236 runs
In February 2019, Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani delivered a masterclass against Ireland with their opening stand of 236 in Dehradun. Zazai's innings of 162 from just 62 balls, coupled with Ghani's solid 73 runs, helped Afghanistan post 278 runs, which remains one of the highest scores in T20I history. Their ability to control the bowling threat sets a precedent for Afghanistan to compete in international cricket.
- Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers – 229 runs
A wonderful combination of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers lit up Bengaluru on May 14, 2016, with a thrilling 229-run stand against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Lions of Gujarat. Kohli scored 109 runs off 55 balls, while de Villiers smashed 129 runs off just 52* balls. Their partnership was crucial in RCB posting a mammoth total of 248 runs, leading to a stunning victory by 144 runs. This match is still etched in the memory of fans as one of the greatest batting events in T20 history.
- Aaron Finch & D'Arcy Short – 223 runs
Australia openers Aaron Finch and D'Arcy Short including a remarkable 223-run partnership against Zimbabwe in 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 runs. Their partnership not only showed their brilliance but also highlighted Australia's dominance in T20 cricket at that time.