What are the highest scores as per batting position in ODIs?

Numerous batters have scored centuries while hitting at position eight. Batting depth has grown to be absolutely essential for any team to thrive in white-ball cricket in the modern era. We’ll examine the highest totals at each batting position in ODIs in this post. 

Openers

Martin Guptill: 237 runs

For a batter facing the opening ball in an ODI, Martin Guptill holds the highest score. It was accomplished by Guptill during the 2015 ODI World Cup. After Chris Gayle, who accomplished the milestone in the same World Cup, Guptill scored 237 runs, making him just the second batsman to do so. He hit 24 fours and 11 sixes in his inning. He continued to be unbeaten with a double century and a 145.39 strike rate.

Rohit Sharma: 264 runs

In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma holds the best score. In an ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2014, he recorded the best score ever in the sport. 264 runs were achieved by Rohit in only 173 balls. His innings had a 152.60 strike rate and had 33 fours and 9 sixes. After being dropped after only scoring 4 runs, he proceeded to lash out at each Sri Lankan bowler before being out on the final delivery of the innings.

Number 3

Charles Coventry: 194 runs

The record holder for most runs scored while batting at position three is a Zimbabwean named Charles Coventry. Zimbabwe chose to bat first after winning the toss, and Coventry entered the game after Mark Vermeulen’s early dismissal. Coventry then scored 194 runs in 156 balls without being out. His innings had a 124.35 strike rate and had 16 fours and 7 sixes. Tamim Iqbal’s century helped Bangladesh win the match as a result of his innings being ineffective.

Number 4

Viv Richards: 189 runs

This list also includes the famed West Indian batter. In a match against England in 1984, Viv Richards scored 189 points. It’s interesting that this ODI had 55 overs. With 21 fours and 5 sixes, Richard hit 189 runs in 170 balls for a strike rate of 111.17.

Number 5

Jaskaran Malhotra: 173 runs

In a match between the USA and Papua New Guinea (PNG), Jaskaran Malhotra batted at number five and scored 173 runs. Malhotra entered the batting order and led USA to a winning total after losing three fast wickets. With a strike rate of 139.51, he scored 173 runs in 124 balls while only hitting 4 fours and an astounding 16 sixes.

Number 6

Kapil Dev: 175 runs

The 175-run innings by Kapil Dev is noteworthy in several ways. With just nine runs on the board and the Indian team having lost four wickets, Kapil’s innings is legendary in cricket in India. To achieve a score of 266 he formed helpful partnerships with Roger Binny, Madan Lal and Syed Kirmani. The second-highest run scorer for the Indian squad, Kirmani, scored 24 runs, while Kapil scored 175 runs in 138 balls without getting out. Six sixes and sixteen fours were in his knock.

Number 7

Luke Ronchi: 170 runs

Luke Ronchi, a wicketkeeper from New Zealand, batted at position seven and amassed 170 runs against Sri Lanka in 2015. After losing five wickets for 93 runs, Luke Ronchi made his way to the crease and joined Grant Elliot, who had also made a century, in an unbroken 267-run partnership. With 14 fours and 9 sixes, Ronchi scored 170 runs in just 99 balls for a strike rate of 171.71.

Number 8

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Simi Singh: 100 runs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Simi Singh both earned 100* to tie for the record for the best score at position 8, respectively. In 2022, Mehidy Hasan scored 100 against India in a victory, while Simi Singh from Ireland scored 100 against South Africa in a defeat.

Number 9

Andre Russell: 92 runs

The most runs scored while batting at position nine belongs to Andre Russell. In 2011, he scored 92 runs against India. His 92-run innings, which included 8 fours and 5 sixes, was completed in just 64 balls for a strike rate of 143.75. As India continued to chase the West Indies’ score, his knock was ineffective.

Number 10

Ravi Rampaul: 86 runs

This time, Ravi Rampaul, another West Indian, is included on the list. Rampaul batted at number 10 against India in 2011, scoring 86 runs. Six fours and six sixes were included in his knock.

Number 11

Mohammad Amir: 58 runs

The first player from Pakistan to appear on this list is Mohammad Amir. In just 28 balls, he scored 58 runs against England at a strike rate of 207.4. He scored 4 sixes and 5 fours. As Pakistan lost the game by 169 runs, his innings had little impact on the outcome.

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