9 IPL records that may never be broken

Modified Dec 11, 2018 12:05 IST

5. Highest batting partnership - AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli

This record was set during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions. RCB were batting first, and after losing an early wicket, AB de Villiers walked out to join Kohli and what would ensue next was utter destruction.

AB and Virat put on a partnership of 239 runs to break the record for the highest partnership for any wicket - a record which was previously held by the same duo.

This partnership saw the duo smash 20 sixes in a masterclass innings. Both men went on to score centuries which is also the first time in IPL history 2 batsmen scored centuries in a single IPL game.

This partnership helped RCB post a total of 248 runs which is the second highest IPL total ever. The highest team total also belonged to RCB.

In the end, RCB won by 144 runs.

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