Highest aggregate partnerships for each wicket in Test cricket

Sixth wicket

Steve Waugh and Ian Healy

The number seven spot is the spot of wicket-keepers. From being a specialist behind the stumps, the glovesmen have featured in prominent roles in front of the stumps as well. The likes of Adam Gilchrist and Mark Boucher revolutionized the keeping roles, and the sixth wicket partnership became a strong hope for the team.

The first pair on the all-time scoring list for the sixth wicket is the Australian pair of Steve Waugh and Ian Healy. Waugh was renowned for his grittiness and never-say-die spirit. His partner in the rousing fightbacks was often Ian Healy. In their 11 years stay, these two added 2,170 runs in 53 innings for the sixth spot. They averaged 42.54 and frustrated the opposition with six century stands.

Adam Gilchrist and Damien Martyn appear at the second spot with 1,351 runs at an outstanding average of 75.05 in 20 innings. Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin complete the Australian trio with 1,293 runs in 19 innings.