The T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between South Africa and the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Thursday, February 26, produced a heart-throbbing partnership between Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. After adding 89 runs for the eighth wicket, the duo now has the record for the highest-ever partnership at that position in the shortest format of international cricket.
Highest partnership for 8th wicket in T20Is
| Players | Runs | Team | Opposition | Date | Venue |
| Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd | 89 | West Indies | South Africa | February 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad |
| PL Mommsen and SM Sharif | 80 | Scotland | Netherlands | July 11, 2025 | Edinburgh |
| R Sharma, Amjab Mehboob | 75 | Singapore | Cambodia | May 04, 2023 | Phnom Penh |
| Clive Madande and Wellington Masakadza | 75 | Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | May 03, 2024 | Chattogram |
| George Dockrell and F Hand | 74 | Ireland | Afghanistan | August 12, 2022 | Belfast |
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