Highest aggregate partnerships for each wicket in Test cricket

Fifth wicket

Asad Shafiq and Misbah-ul-Haq

This is typically the last recognized pair of batsmen at the crease. One of the most spirited fightbacks in Test cricket was staged for the fifth wicket. On a fine day in March 2001, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid joined hands for a 376-run partnership for the fifth wicket and scripted history. The Indian duo features fourth on the list with 1,410 runs at a stunning average 67.14 in 23 Test innings.

The leaders surprisingly come from Pakistan. Asad Shafiq and Misbah-ul-Haq take the top spot for the fifth wicket. These two batted together 39 times together after the fall of the first four. They combined for 1,960 runs at an impressive average of 51.57. Misbah and Shafiq added 100 or more runs for the fifth wicket on 15 occasions.

Two of all-time great Australian batsmen and captains, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting scored 1,649 runs for the fifth wicket. Their average partnership was 74.95 runs. They are followed by the pair of Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey who average an astounding 98 with 1,470 runs in 17 innings.