At the 6th match of BBL season 15, Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth stitched together a stunning 211-run stand against the Perth Scorchers while chasing a mammoth 257-run target. Renshaw led the charge with a brilliant century 102(51), anchoring the innings before getting run out late, while Wildermuth played the perfect supporting role in a record-breaking effort.
Their partnership powered Brisbane Heat to the highest successful chase in BBL history, as the side hunted down 257 and pulled off a famous win. The 211-run stand is now the highest partnership in BBL history, breaking the previous record of 207 runs by Marcus Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright for the Melbourne Stars. It was a special night for the Heat and one that will be remembered for years — let’s take a look at the other partnerships.
Top 10 Highest Partnerships in BBL
| Players | Team | Opposition | Wicket | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | 2nd | 211 |
| Marcus Stoins and Hilton Cartwright | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Sixers | 1st | 207 |
| Mathew Wade and Darcy Short | Hobart Hurricane | Adelaide Strikers | 1st | 203 |
| Rob Quiney & Luke Wright | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricane | 1st | 172 |
| Shaun Marsh & Michael Klinger | Perth Scorchers | Melbourne Renegades | 1st | 171* |
| Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricane | 1st | 171 |
| Josh Philippe & James Vince | Sydney Sixers | Hobart Hurricane | 2nd | 167* |
| Michael Hussey & Jacques Kallis | Sydney Thunder | Brisbane Heat | 1st | 160 |
| Matthew Wade & D’Arcy Short | Hobart Hurricane | Adelaide Strikers | 1st | 158* |
| Max Bryant & Ben Cutting | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars | 1st | 158* |
1. Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth – 211 runs
Brisbane Heat were up against a massive challenge when the Perth Scorchers posted 257/6, one of the biggest totals in BBL history, with Finn Allen scoring 79 and Cooper Connolly making 77 to set the huge target. Brisbane lost Josh Brown on the first ball of their chase, putting early pressure on the Heat.
That’s when Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth took full command, rebuilding the innings and shifting momentum firmly in Heat’s favour. Renshaw was magnificent, scoring 102 off 51 balls with 5 fours and 9 sixes, while Wildermuth blasted 110 off 54 balls with 5 fours and 9 sixes in an aggressive display. Together they shared a 211-run partnership, now the highest in BBL history, and guided Brisbane Heat to a stunning 8-wicket victory (258/2 in 19.5 overs) while chasing 258.
2. Marcus Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright – 207 runs
In a BBL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 12 January 2020, the *Melbourne Stars were put into bat by the Sydney Sixers and delivered one of the greatest T20 batting displays ever. Marcus Stoinis and Hilton Cartwright opened the innings and shared a massive 207-run partnership for the first wicket, setting the highest partnership in BBL history. Stoinis was in breathtaking form, finishing 147 off 79 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes, while Cartwright supported him with 59 off 40 balls, as the Stars posted 219/1 in their 20 overs.
Chasing the big total, the Sydney Sixers could never get close, managing only 175/7 in their 20 overs, and eventually lost the match by 44 runs. The Stoinis–Cartwright stand not only powered the Stars to a towering score.
3. Mathew Wade and D’Arcy Short – 203 runs
In a BBL season match on 26 January 2020 at Adelaide Oval, the Hobart Hurricanes faced the Adelaide Strikers and produced one of the greatest opening stands in league history. After winning the toss and batting first, the Hurricanes were paced brilliantly by Matthew Wade and D’Arcy Short, who added a massive 203-run partnership for the first wicket. Wade was in unstoppable form, finishing 130 off 61 balls* with 11 fours and 7 sixes, while Short contributed 72 off 55 with several big hits, guiding Hobart to 217/1 in 20 overs.
Chasing 218, the Adelaide Strikers fought hard but couldn’t keep up the required run rate, finishing on 207/8, falling short by 10 runs despite contributions from Salt (66) and Head (47). The Wade–Short stand not only set the third-highest partnership in BBL history but also gave the Hurricanes a commanding total.
4. Rob Quiney & Luke Wright – 172 runs
Back on 9 January 2012 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, the Melbourne Stars faced the Hobart Hurricanes. After Melbourne were asked to bat first, Rob Quiney and Luke Wright opened the innings and added a huge 172-run stand for the first wicket, dominating the Hurricanes bowlers. Quiney scored 62 off 50 balls, hitting several boundaries, while Wright was in brutal form with 117 off 60 balls, including 8 fours and 9 sixes. Their partnership powered the Stars to 203/3 in 20 overs.
Chasing 204 for the win, the Hobart Hurricanes couldn’t keep up with the required run rate, finishing on 184/9 in their 20 overs despite half-centuries from Travis Birt (51) and Owais Shah (55). The Quiney–Wright partnership set a record for the highest opening stand in BBL at the time and was key to the Stars’ 19-run victory.
5. Shaun Marsh & Michael Klinger – 171*
BBL match on 30 December 2015 at Docklands Stadium, the Perth Scorchers chased down the Melbourne Renegades’ target of 171 runs without losing a wicket — thanks to an incredible opening partnership between Shaun Marsh and Michael Klinger. Marsh played a steady innings of 76 off 54 balls, while Klinger was aggressive with 90 off 58 deliveries, guiding the Scorchers to 171/0 in 19.4 overs. Their stand of 171 runs* is one of the highest in BBL history and remains a benchmark for perfect run chases.
The key moment came right at the start when Perth needed a solid chase to stay in the game, and both openers delivered flawlessly, never losing a wicket throughout the innings. Their calm but calculated batting dismantled the Renegades’ bowling attack and gave the Scorchers a comprehensive 10-wicket victory, marking the first time in BBL history that a team chased a total of 171 without losing a wicket.
6. Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald – 171 runs
In the BBL season 7 on 17 January 2018 at Adelaide Oval, the Adelaide Strikers faced the Hobart Hurricanes and produced one of their greatest opening stands. After being put into bat, Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald put on a massive 171-run partnership for the first wicket. Carey was superb, scoring a century (100 off 56 balls) with 12 fours and 4 sixes, while Weatherald played a strong supporting knock of 65 off 52 balls. Their stand powered the Strikers to a total of 187/4 in 20 overs, setting a challenging score for the Hurricanes.
Chasing 176 to win, the Hurricanes fought back with Alex Doolan’s 70 but couldn’t overhaul the target, finishing on 176/5 and falling 11 runs short.
7. Josh Philippe & James Vince – 167*
In a BBL Qualifier clash during the 2020–21 season at Manuka Oval, the Sydney Sixers were set a target of 154 by the Hobart Hurricanes. What followed was a batting masterclass as Josh Philippe and James Vince completely took control from the start, showing intent without taking risks. The Hurricanes’ bowlers struggled to create chances as the Sixers’ openers dominated the powerplay and kept the required rate well in check.
Philippe finished unbeaten on 83 off 47 balls* with 9 fours and 2 sixes, while Vince played the aggressor’s role, smashing 98 off 53 balls* including 10 fours and 4 sixes. Together, they put on an unbroken 167-run opening partnership, guiding Sydney Sixers to 168/0 in just 16.1 overs and sealing a 10-wicket win. It remains one of the most clinical chases in the qualifier of BBL.
8. Michael Hussey & Jacques Kallis – 160 runs
In the 2014–15 BBL season, on 21 December 2014 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, the Sydney Thunder were put into bat against the Brisbane Heat and received an extraordinary start from Michael Hussey and Jacques Kallis. The veteran duo put on a 160-run opening partnership, helping the Thunder to a commanding total of 208/1 in 20 overs. Hussey was superb, scoring 96 off 60 balls with seven sixes, while Kallis remained unbeaten on 97 off 55 balls.
Chasing 209 to win, the Heat never recovered as early wickets fell and the required rate climbed steadily. Despite a few resistance knocks, Brisbane were restricted to 152 all out, handing Sydney Thunder a 56-run victory. The Hussey–Kallis stand was the backbone of the Thunder’s big total.
9. Matthew Wade & D’Arcy Short -158*
In a BBL|08 match on 21 January 2019 at Adelaide Oval, the Hobart Hurricanes chased down a target of 155 set by the Adelaide Strikers (154/5), thanks to an outstanding opening stand between Matthew Wade and D’Arcy Short. The pair put on an unbeaten 158‑run partnership for the first wicket as the Hurricanes finished 158/0 in 16.5 overs to win by 10 wickets with 19 balls to spare. Wade scored 84 not out off 49 balls with eight fours and three sixes, while Short supported him with 73 not out off 52 balls.
The key moment came early in the chase when the Hurricanes lost no wickets and both openers paced their innings perfectly, racing past the required run rate and keeping pressure on the fielding side. Their 158‑run stand not only chased the total comfortably but also highlighted their chemistry as openers, setting up a dominating performance that left the Strikers with no answer and gave Hobart a big 10‑wicket victory.
10. Max Bryant & Ben Cutting – 158*
In a BBL season 08 match on 8 February 2019 at the Gabba, the Brisbane Heat chased down 157 set by the Melbourne Stars (156/8) in emphatic fashion. The pair dominated from the start, reaching the target without losing a wicket, and completed an unbeaten 158‑run partnership. Cutting was explosive, scoring 81 off just 30 balls, including four fours and eight sixes, while Bryant supported brilliantly with 71 off 30 balls, also finding the boundary consistently.
Their stand was filled with big hits and pressure‑breaking moments as the Heat powered past the Stars’ total in just 10 overs, sealing a 10‑wicket victory with 60 balls to spare. Together they struck 13 sixes and maintained a huge 94‑run opening powerplay, putting the Stars’ bowlers to the sword.
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