Top 10 Batsmen with most 50 plus scores at number 3 in ODIs

Top 10 Batsmen with most 50 plus scores at number 3 in ODIs: 0-1 or 215-1, the number 3 batting spot is tricky. You come out to bat either when the chips are down or you need to accelerate from the word go. From the likes of Ricky Ponting to the man of the stature of Sourav Ganguly, we have witnessed champion’s coming of age batting at number 3 position. A vital position in the batting order, we have witnessed some of the finest ODI innings from the number 3 players. Here are the Top 10 Batsmen with most 50 plus scores at number 3 in ODIs: 10. Younis Khan (Pakistan) – 29: Younis Khan. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Pakistani middle order batsman surpassed Javed Miandad for the most runs in Test matches recently. Younis Khan is a modern great with 8897 runs in whites and 7240 runs in the shorter format. The right hander has played 122 innings batting at number 3, notching up 3526 runs along with 29 scores above fifty. He has an average of 30.13 batting at number 3 with a best of 123*. Also Read – Top 10 Teams with Most Sixes in ODI Cricket 9. RB Richardson (West Indies) – 34: Richie Richardson. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The talented West Indies batsman has scored 3984 runs coming at number 3. He strikes an average of 35.25 at a strike rate of 64.89 at the crucial position. Richardson has amassed 34 fifty plus scores for West Indies at the vital number 3 position. 8. Rahul Dravid (India) – 34: Rahul Dravid.(Photo Source: Getty Images) The Indian “wall” is well known for his rock solid defense. Interestingly, Dravid has scored 4000 runs for India coming at number 3 in ODIs. He has 34 fifty plus scores at number 3 for India. The dependable batsman has 7 centuries at the vital spot at an average of 38.83. Rahul Dravid had instrumental influence in India winning numerous matches during that phase. 7. Marvan Atapattu (Sri Lanka) – 37: Marvan Atapattu. (© Getty Images) The Sri Lankan legend has served his team well at number 3. He notched up 4142 runs at an average of 38.35 along with 4 centuries. The maverick right hander had scored 37 fifty plus scores for Sri Lanka coming at number 3. Over all, the former Lankan captain had 120 outings for the island nation at number 3. 6. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 38: Brian Lara. (© Getty Images) The stylish left hander has many records to his name. The world record holder for highest Test score has waved his magic in ODIs as well. Brian Lara has scored 4447 runs at an average of 45.84, along with 12 centuries. Lara has 38 fifty plus scores to his name coming at number 3 for West Indies. 5. Virat Kohli (India) – 43: Virat Kohli. (© Manjunath Kiran/AFP/Getty Images) India’s batting sensation, Virat Kohli has been a man to watch out for at number 3 in ODIs. From 2009 to 2015, Kohli has batted 106 times at number 3 spot, and has scored 5009 runs at a staggering average of 52.17. Virat has scored fifty plus runs 43 times in ODI cricket for India at the number 3 position. 4. Dean Jones (Australia) – 46: Dean Jones. (© Getty Images) The right handed Australian batsman enjoyed his time out in the middle for Australia during the early 90’s. The Aussie batter has 5100 runs to his name at an average of 43.58 with his highest score being 145. Dean Jones has 46 fifty plus scores to his name in ODI cricket for Australia. He carried a strike rate of 72.07 along as he accumulated 7 centuries at the position. 3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 70: Jacques Kallis. (Photo Source: Associated Press) The South African all-rounder has been one of the strongest pillars for the Proteas over the last decade or so. “King Kallis” has stamped his authority at number 3 spot in ODIs, as he notched up 7774 runs at an average of 45.72 with a strike rate of 73.74. The right hander has fifty plus scores in ODIs on 70 occasions, 13 of which were centuries. 2. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 84: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) The former Sri Lankan skipper has been a vital cog at number 3 for Sri Lanka. He has scored 9747 runs at an average of 44.71. With a strike rate of 80.50, Sangakkara has notched up 18 centuries in the shorter version of the game. He has 84 fifty plus scores for Sri Lanka at number 3 in ODIs. 1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 103: (© Getty Images) One name that comes to our mind when we talk about the number 3 position in ODIs is of Ricky Ponting. “Punter” has amassed 12,662 runs coming in at number 3 for Australia. The former Australian captain has 103 fifty plus scores coming in at that position for Australia. With 29 centuries and 74 fifties, Ricky Ponting is at the top spot of the chart. Also Read – Top 10 Captains With Most 50 Plus Scores In International Cricket (All Stats Updated Till 23rd October, 2015)