Highest scores by batting positions in ODIs

Number 7: Luke Ronchi – 170* v Sri Lanka:

During the 5^th ODI against Sri Lanka in early 2015, the Kiwi wicket keeper batsman Luke Ronchi entered the record books as he scored blitzkrieg 170* of just 99 balls. He surpassed MS Dhoni’s 139* as the highest score batting at number 7.

With New Zealand struggling at 93/5, Ronchi walked in. He put on a record unbeaten stand of 267 off 180 balls with Grant Elliot to take New Zealand to 360/5 in 50 overs. Ronchi’s 170 came off just 99 balls with 14 fours and 9 sixes to his name.

Sri Lanka lost the game by 108 runs as they could post just 252 in reply. Ronchi is one of the few cricketers who have played international cricket for two countries. He started playing cricket for Australia and then moved to New Zealand in search of better options and future.