Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the most successful teams in IPL history. They have won the IPL title five times, with their championship victories coming in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. CSK also have two Champions League T20 titles, won in 2010 and 2014. Their consistency has been built around strong batting partnerships, with several pairs producing big stands over the years.
The highest partnership for CSK in T20 cricket is 182 runs, scored by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022. The partnership came for the first wicket and remains the highest stand in the supplied CSK partnership records.
Top 10 Highest Partnerships for CSK in T20s
| Rank | Partners | Runs | Wicket | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway | 182 | 1st | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pune | 1 May 2022 |
| 2 | Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis | 181* | 1st | Kings XI Punjab | Dubai | 4 Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube | 165 | 3rd | Royal Challengers Bangalore | DY Patil | 12 Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Murali Vijay, Michael Hussey | 159 | 1st | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai | 28 May 2011 |
| 5 | Murali Vijay, Albie Morkel | 152 | 3rd | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 |
| 6 | Suresh Raina, Subramaniam Badrinath | 142* | 3rd | Mumbai Indians | Brabourne | 25 Mar 2010 |
| 7 | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway | 141 | 1st | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 20 May 2023 |
| 8 | Suresh Raina, Michael Hussey | 140* | 2nd | Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 21 May 2013 |
| 9 | Murali Vijay, Michael Hussey | 139* | 1st | Kings XI Punjab | Mohali | 10 Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina | 137* | 2nd | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 13 Apr 2010 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway – 182 Runs
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway hold the record for CSK’s highest partnership in the supplied T20 records. The pair added 182 runs for the first wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pune on May 1, 2022. Their partnership gave CSK a strong platform at the top of the innings. Both batters played confidently and kept the scoring rate high throughout the stand. The same pair also appears at No. 7 on the list. Gaikwad and Conway added 141 runs for the first wicket against Delhi Capitals in 2023.
Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis – 181*
Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis are second on the list with an unbeaten 181-run opening partnership against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai in 2020. The pair stayed together until the end of the CSK innings. Their unbeaten partnership remains one of the biggest opening stands in the franchise’s history.
Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube – 165 Runs
Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube produced a 165-run partnership for the third wicket against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022. Unlike the top two partnerships, this stand came after CSK had already lost two wickets. Their partnership helped CSK recover strongly and build a big total.