Australia will play a two-match test series against New Zealand in their home. Both New Zealand and Australia are in the top rankings of the WTC table. They both will try to get the best possible result for their respective teams. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest partnerships in Australia Vs New Zealand tests.
#5 Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist
Australian batting duo Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist in 2005 in a match against New Zealand at Wellington made 256 runs partnership for the 6th wicket. It was fifth highest partnership in the Australia Vs New Zealand tests.
#4 Ian Chappell and Greg Chappell
Two veterans and brothers of Australian cricket, Ian Chappell and Greg Chappell made 264 runs in partnership against New Zealand in a test match in 1974 at Wellington. It was fourth highest partnership by runs which they made for 3rd wicket.
#3 Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor
The only duo of New Zealand in our list is of two modern-day legends Kane Williamson who is one of the best test batters in the modern-day era and retired Ross Taylor. They made 265 runs partnership against Australia in 2015 for 3rd wicket at Perth.
#2 Steve Smith and Joe Burns
One of the modern-day masters in test cricket Steve Smith along with his partner and a decent Australian batter Joe Burns made a 289-run partnership against New Zealand for 3rd wicket in 2016 at Christchurch. It was the second-highest partnership by runs in an Australia Vs New Zealand test match.
#1 David Warner and Usman Khawaja
A very successful opening duo for Australia in test cricket, two players who always enjoyed each other’s company, David Warner and Usman Khawaja are at the No.1 spot on our list. They made a 302-run partnership against New Zealand for 2nd wicket in 2015 at Perth. It was the highest partnership in an Australia Vs New Zealand test match.
