Few IPL pairings were as feared as Kohli with AB de Villiers. Relive the towering stands and nights they lit up Bengaluru.
Kohli and AB de Villiers share the highest partnership in IPL history. How many runs did they add?
215*
210*
236
229
Which team were the opponents during the record 229-run stand?
Gujarat Lions
Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders
Delhi Capitals
At which venue did the 229-run partnership take place?
Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Which wicket was the 229-run stand for?
First wicket
Second wicket
Third wicket
Fourth wicket
In which season did the 229-run partnership occur?
2017
2016
2018
2015
What were the individual scores in the 229-run stand?
AB de Villiers 113, Virat Kohli 116
AB de Villiers 100*, Virat Kohli 100*
AB de Villiers 108*, Virat Kohli 121
AB de Villiers 129*, Virat Kohli 109
Kohli and de Villiers also stitched a 215* stand in 2015. Who were the opponents?
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings
Where did the 215* partnership take place?
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
PCA Stadium, Mohali
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
How many double-century partnerships have Kohli and de Villiers registered together in the IPL?
Three
Two
One
Four
Which wicket do Kohli and de Villiers most often combine for their biggest stands?
Second wicket
Fifth wicket
First wicket
Tenth wicket
Starter
You’ve seen the highlights, but the 229 and 215* classics deserve a rewatch. Brush up on venues and opponents to connect the dots.
Solid
Good eye for the big stands. Lock in years, wickets, and exact scores to reach legendary status.
Expert!
Elite memory. You can call the Kohli‑ABD partnerships ball‑by‑ball.
