🏏 The Greatest Batting Explosions in ODI History – Can You Believe These Records? 🏏
Imagine a batter hitting boundary after boundary, smashing sixes into the crowd, and scoring not 100, not 150, but over 200 runs in a single innings! Sounds unbelievable, right?
Yet, a few legendary players have done the impossible—scoring the highest individual score in ODI cricket with jaw-dropping performances!
If you love cricket, you CAN’T miss this! Dive in as we relive the most explosive batting performances in ODI history—where every big hit will leave you stunned! 🔥
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Highest Individual Score in ODI
Player Name | Runs Scored | Balls Taken | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate | Opposition | Ground | Date |
Rohit Sharma | 264 | 225 | 33 | 9 | 152.6 | Sri Lanka | Eden Gardens | 13 Nov 2014 |
Martin Guptill | 237* | 223 | 24 | 11 | 145.3 | West Indies | Wellington | 21 March 2015 |
V Sehwag | 219 | 208 | 25 | 7 | 146.9 | West Indies | Indore | 8 December 2011 |
Chris Gayle | 215 | 212 | 10 | 16 | 146.2 | Zimbabwe | Canberra | 24 Febuary 2015 |
P Nissanka | 210* | 221 | 20 | 8 | 151 | Afghanistan | Pallekele | 9 Febuary 2024 |
From Rohit Sharma’s record-shattering 264 to Chris Gayle’s monstrous six-hitting spree, these knocks are not just numbers—they are pure cricketing magic!
Who are the other heroes in this elite 200+ club? How close has anyone come to breaking Rohit’s record? And could we ever see a 300 in ODIs?
Rohit Sharma – 264 (173 balls) vs Sri Lanka
“The Unbreakable Record – Rohit’s Historic 264!”
Rohit Sharma’s 264 runs is not just the highest ODI score ever—it’s a monster innings that may never be broken!
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Playing against Sri Lanka at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in 2014, Rohit went into a destructive mode, smashing 33 fours and 9 sixes in just 173 balls. Imagine hitting a boundary almost every 3rd ball!
What makes this knock special?
- He was dropped at 4 runs—imagine if the catch was taken!
- He scored 100 in the last 6 overs alone, proving how unstoppable he was.
- No other player has even crossed 250 in ODIS—this record might stand forever!
Fun Fact: Rohit is the only player with three 200+ scores in ODIS—earning him the nickname “Hitman” for a reason!
Martin Guptill – 237* (223 balls)
“Guptill’s World Cup Masterclass – A Knock for the Ages!”
New Zealand’s Martin Guptill played one of the greatest World Cup innings ever, hammering an unbeaten 237 runs against the West Indies in 2015.
His 223-ball blitz included 24 fours and 11 sixes, helping New Zealand post a massive total.
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Why was this innings so memorable?
- It’s the highest score in a World Cup match (still unbroken!).
- He was tired but unstoppable, even limping between wickets but still hitting sixes!
- The West Indies bowlers had no answer—his sixes kept flying into the stands!
Fun Fact: Guptill’s 237* broke Chris Gayle’s record (215) set just two weeks earlier!
Virender Sehwag – 219 (208 balls)
“Sehwag’s Swashbuckling 219 – The Original Entertainer!”
Before Rohit, there was Virender Sehwag—the man who redefined aggressive batting.
In 2011, he became the second player ever to score an ODI double-century, smashing 219 runs against West Indies in Indore.
His 208-ball riot included 25 fours and 7 sixes—pure entertainment!
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What made Sehwag’s knock unique?
- He didn’t care about milestones—just kept hitting from ball one!
- His strike rate (105+) was unreal for a 200+ score at that time.
- He set the stage for future players like Rohit to chase big scores.
Fun Fact: Sehwag was the first Indian to score an ODI double-century, inspiring a generation of batters!
Chris Gayle – 215 (212 balls)
“Gayle Storm Hits Canberra – The Six-Hitting King!”
When Chris Gayle gets going, bowlers panic—and his 215 against Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup was pure destruction.
He took 212 balls, hitting 10 fours and a record 16 sixes (most in a double-century).
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Why was this innings terrifying?
- He was *on 100 off 105 balls**, then blasted the next 115 runs in just 47 balls!
- Zimbabwe’s bowlers were helpless—his sixes kept landing outside the stadium!
- At one point, he hit 5 sixes in 8 balls—absolute carnage!
Fun Fact: Gayle held the record for fastest ODI double-century (138 balls) before Amla broke it later.
Pathum Nissanka – 210* (221 balls)
**”Nissanka’s Record-Breaking 210* – Sri Lanka’s New Star!”**
The newest entry in the 200+ club is Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who smashed *210* against Afghanistan* in 2024.
His 221-ball masterclass included 20 fours and 8 sixes, making him the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double-century!
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Why is this innings special?
- Proved that young players can also dominate big records.
- Played smart cricket, mixing aggression with patience.
- Afghanistan’s bowlers (known for spin) had no answer to his flawless batting.
Fun Fact: Nissanka broke Sanath Jayasuriya’s 24-year-old record (189) for Sri Lanka’s highest ODI score!
Final Thoughts: Will Anyone Break Rohit’s 264?
These legendary knocks show how ODI batting has evolved—from Sehwag’s aggression to Rohit’s record-breaking 264.
Will someone cross 300? With modern bats and flat pitches, maybe! But for now, Rohit’s 264 remains the Everest of ODI batting!