Top 5 batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI

Top 5 batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI: Bilateral series are a common part of the FTP in the modern era of cricket. The teams take on each other to continue their rivalry in a series of 5 or 7 matches, but sometimes the bilateral series are too often that the fans get bored with the monotonous matches. The most common rivalry in ODI cricket is that of India-Sri Lanka and Pakistan-Sri Lanka. Let us have a look at the top 5 batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI with the qualification being a minimum of 4 matches in the series. 5. Kevin Pietersen (England): 454 runs from 7 matches @ 151.33 Kevin Pietersen stands 5th in the list with 454 runs in a bilateral series. (Photo Source: AFP) 5th in the list of the batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI is Kevin Pietersen. He achieved this feat in the 2004/05 tour of England to South Africa, as he went on to amass 454 runs from 7 matches at an average of 151.33. The bowlers were unable to dismiss him 3 times in the series. He scored 3 hundreds and 1 fifty in that series with the highest score of 116. 4. Chris Gayle (West Indies): 455 runs from 7 matches @ 65.00 Chris Gayle stands 4th in the list 455 runs in a bilateral series. (Photo Source: WICB Media/Randy Brooks) 4th in the list of the batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI is Chris Gayle. He achieved this feat in the 2002/03 tour of West Indies to India, as he scored 455 runs from the 7 matches he played at an average of 65. He was dismissed in all the 7 innings with 3 hundreds and 1 fifty to his kitty. The highest score of Chris Gayle in the series was 140. 3. Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe): 467 runs from 5 matches @ 116.75 Hamilton Masakadza stands 3rd in the list with 467 runs in a bilateral series. (Photo Source: AFP) 3rd in the list of the batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI is unexpectedly, Hamilton Masakadza of Zimbabwe. He achieved this feat in the 2009/10, Kenya tour of Zimbabwe, as he went on to score 467 runs from 5 matches at an average of 116.75 with 2 hundreds and 1 fifty. The highest score he achieved in that home series was 178 not out. 2. George Bailey (Australia): 478 runs from 6 matches @ 95.60 George Bailey stands 2nd in the list with 478 runs in a bilateral series. (Photo Source: Getty Images) 2nd in the list of the batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI is George Bailey of Australia. He scored 478 runs from the 6 matches that were played on Australia’s tour of India in 2013/14 with just 1 hundred and 3 fifties to his name. The highest score he achieved on the tour was 156. He hit 42 fours and 15 sixes in the whole tour that will be remembered for the successful steep chases of the Indian team. 1. Rohit Sharma (India): 491 runs from 6 matches @ 122.75 Rohit Sharma tops the list with 491 runs in a bilateral series. (Photo Source : PTI) Leading the list of the batsman with most runs in a bilateral series in ODI is Rohit Sharma of India. He achieved the feat in Australia’s tour of India in 2013/14 as he went on to amass 491 runs from the 6 matches that were completed in the series with the help of 2 centuries and 1 fifty at an average of 122.75. In that tour, Rohit Sharma flourished as an opener as he went on to score a double century, his then highest score of 209. He hit 45 fours and 23 sixes in the whole series. Note: There are batsman who have scored more runs in a series, but all of them have either been achieved in mega tournaments like World Cup, Champions Trophy or Series involving 3 or more teams. *All stats updated till 19th December 2014.