The highest 4th wicket partnerships between England and India at The Oval showcase remarkable resilience and skill. From historic stands in 1936 to recent dominant performances in 2025, these partnerships have often been pivotal in shaping Test matches, highlighting the talent and determination of batsmen across generations in this iconic venue.
5. Paul Collingwood and Kevin Pietersen – 114 runs in 2007
In the second innings of the series-deciding third Test at The Oval, Collingwood and Pietersen combined for a crucial 114-run fourth-wicket stand. Chasing a daunting 500, they steadied England’s innings from 152-3 past 250. Collingwood scored 40 off 81 balls, while Pietersen blasted 101 to top-score. Their partnership helped save the Test, though England lost the series 0-1.
4. David Gower and Allan Lamb – 129 runs in 1990
Following on and trailing by 266 runs in the third Test, Gower and Lamb built a resilient 129-run partnership for the 4th wicket. Gower’s unbeaten 157* and Lamb’s patient 52 helped England save the Test and clinch the series 1-0.
3. Ian Botham and Allan Lamb – 176 runs in 1982
2. Harry Brook and Joe Root – 195 runs in 2025
In the fifth Test’s decisive innings, Brook and Root forged a powerful 195-run partnership chasing 374. Brook’s 111 off 98 balls, alongside Root’s steady presence, took England past 300, setting up a clinical Day 4 victory.
1. Wally Hammond and Stan Worthington – 266 runs in 1936
