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Cricket, often called the gentleman's game, is a sport that has witnessed moments of brilliance, teamwork, and sheer skill over the years. The ICC Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial event that brings together the best cricketing nations from around the globe, has been a stage for such moments of excellence. One aspect of the game that has consistently enthralled fans and left an indelible mark on cricketing history is partnerships - those remarkable alliances between batsmen that define the course of a match and etch themselves into the annals of the sport. Checkout the list of all time highest partnership of ICC Cricket World Cup.

1. Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels, West Indies (2015): 372 Runs

One of the most iconic partnerships in cricket history occurred during the same 2015 World Cup. Chris Gayle, known for his explosive batting, and Marlon Samuels combined their forces in a monumental partnership of 372 runs against Zimbabwe. This partnership not only broke records but also redefined the limits of run-scoring in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Gayle's monstrous hitting and Samuels' crafty stroke play left both fans and opponents stunned. Their extraordinary feat stands as the highest partnership ever in ODIs and remains etched in cricketing folklore.

2. Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, India (1999): 318 Runs 

This partnership is widely regarded as one of the greatest batting partnerships in ODI history. The partnership between these two players helped India post a total of 373 runs. In this match, Ganguly scored 183 runs and Dravid scored 145 runs, and their partnership helped India win the match by 157 runs.

3. Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan Sri Lanka (2011): 282 Runs 

This is the highest partnership for the first wicket in ODI World Cup history. Tharanga and Dilshan batted for over 40 overs and helped Sri Lanka post a total of 327 runs against Zimbabwe. Tharanga scored 133 runs and Dilshan scored 144 runs, and their partnership helped Sri Lanka win the match by 139 runs. Dilshan got the Man of the Match award for this inning. 

4. David Warner and Steve Smith Australia (2015) - 260 Runs 

This partnership is the highest partnership for the second wicket against a non-Test playing nation in ODI World Cup history. Warner’s explosive innings and Smith’s run of ball innings helped Australia post a total of 417 runs. Warner scored 178 runs and Smith scored 95 runs, and their partnership helped Australia win the match by 275 runs.

5. David Miller and JP Duminy South Africa (2015): 256 Runs 

This partnership is the highest partnership for the fifth wicket in ODI World Cup history. Miller and Duminy batted well and helped South Africa post a total of 343 runs, which was the highest total in a World Cup match at the time. Miller scored 138 runs and Duminy scored 115 runs, and their partnership helped South Africa win the match by 62 runs.

Conclusion: 

These all-time highest partnerships in the ICC Cricket World Cup represent the pinnacle of batting excellence in the sport. They are a testament to the exceptional talent, dedication, and synergy of the players involved, showcasing the essence of teamwork and the enduring beauty of the game of cricket. As cricket continues to evolve, these partnerships remain timeless, etched in the hearts of fans as a reminder of the extraordinary moments that define the World Cup's rich history.