Big Bash League has always been a tournament where one brutal partnership can change the whole game in a few overs. Some stands are not just match-winning, they become league history. And in BBL 2025-26, we saw a new record partnership that pushed the limits of T20 batting.
In this post, you’ll find the top 10 highest partnerships in BBL, including the latest record-breaking stand between Jack Wildermuth and Matthew Renshaw.
Top 10 Highest Partnerships in BBL (All-Time List)
| Rank | Partners | Runs | Wicket | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JD Wildermuth, MT Renshaw | 212 | 2nd | Heat | v Scorchers | Brisbane | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 2 | MP Stoinis, HWR Cartwright | 207 | 1st | Stars | v Sixers | Melbourne | 12 Jan 2020 |
| 3 | MS Wade, DJM Short | 203 | 1st | Hurricanes | v Strikers | Adelaide | 26 Jan 2020 |
| 4 | LJ Wright, RJ Quiney | 172 | 1st | Stars | v Hurricanes | Hobart | 9 Jan 2012 |
| 5 | SE Marsh, M Klinger | 171* | 1st | Scorchers | v Renegades | Melbourne (Docklands) | 30 Dec 2015 |
| 6 | J Weatherald, AT Carey | 171 | 1st | Strikers | v Hurricanes | Adelaide | 17 Jan 2018 |
| 7 | JM Vince, JR Philippe | 167* | 2nd | Sixers | v Hurricanes | Sydney | 23 Jan 2019 |
| 8 | JH Kallis, MEK Hussey | 160 | 1st | Thunder | v Heat | Sydney | 21 Dec 2014 |
| 9 | MS Wade, DJM Short | 158* | 1st | Hurricanes | v Strikers | Adelaide | 21 Jan 2019 |
| 10 | BCJ Cutting, M Bryant | 158* | 1st | Heat | v Stars | Brisbane | 8 Feb 2019 |
Note: “*” means the partnership remained not out.
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Biggest Talking Point: Wildermuth & Renshaw Create New BBL Record (212 Runs)
The newest record at the top is the 212-run stand for the 2nd wicket by Jack Wildermuth and Matthew Renshaw for Brisbane Heat against Perth Scorchers in Brisbane on 19 December 2025.
What made this partnership special was the way it came in a pressure situation. The Heat lost a wicket on the first ball, and after that, these two completely flipped the match mood. It wasn’t slow batting or “safe play” — it was fearless hitting, quick running, and non-stop boundary flow.
Even more memorable was the fact that during this chase, both batters reached their centuries, which made the innings feel like a once-in-a-season moment for fans.
What These Huge Partnerships Tell Us About BBL
Big partnerships in the BBL usually happen when:
- Batters keep attacking and don’t allow bowlers to settle
- One end stays stable while the other goes hard
- The ground size, pitch speed, and timing all support stroke play
- Teams use momentum phases well (powerplay, middle overs, and death overs)
These top 10 stands clearly show one thing — when two batters click together, even 200+ becomes possible in a T20 game.
Teams With Multiple Entries in the Top 10
Some franchises have produced these massive stands more than once:
- Brisbane Heat appear twice (including the No.1 record).
- Melbourne Stars appear twice.
- Hobart Hurricanes appear twice (same pair also appears again with 158*).
- Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers also feature strongly.
This shows that certain teams have regularly produced explosive opening pairs or game-changing duos.
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Final Words
The top 10 highest partnerships in BBL history are proof that the league is built for big moments. And with the new record set in December 2025, the standards have gone even higher. If this season is giving such record-breaking stands, fans can expect even more unbelievable batting shows ahead.
