Historic Sixth Wicket Partnership Sets New Test Record for West Indies

In a stunning display of skill, West Indies cricketers Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase have set a new record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Test history, scoring 401 runs against Sri Lanka. This remarkable feat occurred during the first Test match at North Sound, where the duo's contributions led the West Indies to a commanding lead. Jangoo's 233 and Chase's 194 were pivotal in achieving this milestone. As Sri Lanka struggles to keep pace, the match continues to unfold with high stakes. Read on for a detailed match summary and insights into this historic achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 28, 2026, 12:41 IST

Record-Breaking Partnership

In a remarkable display of batting, West Indies players Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase established a new record by scoring 401 runs for the sixth wicket, marking the highest partnership for this wicket or lower in Test cricket history. This achievement occurred during the first Test match against Sri Lanka at North Sound. After Sri Lanka posted a first innings total of 308, the West Indies found themselves at 168 for 5. However, the duo's extraordinary performances propelled the team to a commanding total of 626 for 9 declared, giving them a substantial lead of 318 runs. Jangoo scored an impressive 233 runs off 373 balls, including 19 fours and three sixes, while Chase contributed 194 runs from 324 balls, hitting 13 fours and two sixes.

Previous Record Holders

The previous record for the highest Test partnership was held by the legendary Sri Lankan duo Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who amassed 624 runs for the third wicket against South Africa in 2006.

Match Summary

As the match progressed, Sri Lanka concluded day three at 15 for 1, still trailing by 303 runs, with Nishan Madhusanka and Kasun Rajitha at the crease. After being invited to bat first by the West Indies, Sri Lanka managed to score 308 runs in their first innings, thanks to a century from captain Dhananjay de Silva, who scored 120 runs off 168 balls, and a half-century from Dinesh Chandimal, who made 54 runs off 67 balls. For the West Indies, Justin Greaves and Shamar Joseph were the standout bowlers, taking 3 for 39 and 2 for 32, respectively.