ODI cricket has witnessed many great batsmen stamp their class and authority. The 21st century has also witnessed a phenomenal rise of a new version of cricket which is Twenty20 however, One-Day International cricket has managed to remain popular and even seen hugely successful World Cups. Big individual scores have entertained fans to no end in 50-over cricket. 5 fabulous batsmen have most 170 plus more scores in ODIs. Here is a look at these great entertaining knocks.

<strong>5. Sir Vivian Richards &#8211; 2:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49309"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49309" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Viv Richards 189" width="640" height="577" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49309" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Viv Richards acknowledges the crowd and is applauded by team-mate Michael Holding (right) after reaching 150 during his innings of 189 not out in the Texaco One Day International match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, 31st May 1984. Holding and Richards added 106 runs in a last wicket partnership, with Richards scoring 93 of them in 14 overs. West Indies won the match by 104 runs. (Bob Thomas/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The great batsman hammered a brilliant 181 off 125 balls that included 16 fours and 7 sixes in Karachi in the 1987 World Cup against Sri Lanka. The other marvelous knock was the unbeaten 189 against England at Manchester in 1984. This was off 170 balls and included 21 fours and 5 sixes. Sir Viv remains one of the most admired cricketers the game has ever produced.

<strong>4. Virender Sehwag &#8211; 2:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49300"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49300" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag 219 highest individual scores" width="640" height="393" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49300" class="wp-caption-text">Indian batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates after scoring a double century (200 runs) during the fourth one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies at The Holkar Stadium in Indore on December 8, 2011. (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The dashing opener spanked 175 against Bangladesh in Dhaka in the opening game of the 2011 WC that set the ball rolling for his team. His knock off 140 balls included 14 fours and 5 maximums. The other incredible knock was the 219 against West Indies in Indore in the same year in December. This was off 149 balls and included 25 fours and 7 sixes. It made him the 2nd batsman to hit a double ton in ODI cricket after compatriot Sachin Tendulkar.

<strong>3. Martin Guptill &#8211; 2:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13975"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13975" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Bangladesh vs New Zealand review" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13975" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The attacking New Zealand opener scored an unbeaten 189 off 155 balls against England in Southampton in 2013. He hit 19 fours and 2 sixes in the process of doing so. His magnificent unbeaten 237 off 163 balls including 24 fours and 11 sixes was scored against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal. This is the second highest individual score in ODIs.

<strong>2. Sachin Tendulkar &#8211; 3:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-31024"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-31024 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" alt="India vs New Zealand Super Max" width="594" height="435" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-31024" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. (Photo Source: PhotoSport)</figcaption>

The master batsman scored a brilliant 175 off 141 balls against the Aussies in Hyderabad in 2009. The knock featured 19 fours and 5 sixes. In the same city in 1999, Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. This featured 20 fours and 3 sixes. He became the first player to score a double-hundred in ODIs with his unbeaten 200 against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010.

<strong>1. Rohit Sharma &#8211; 3:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-50265"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-50265" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="447" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50265" class="wp-caption-text">India&#8217;s Rohit Sharma raises his bat after reaching 150 runs during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia in Perth on January 12, 2016. (Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The elegant Mumbaikar, known for big ODI tons, scored an unbeaten 171 off 163 balls including 13 fours and 7 sixes against the Aussies in Perth early in 2016. Against the same opposition, he hammered a brilliant 209 off 158 balls including 12 fours and 16 sixes in Bangalore in 2013. He holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs with his majestic 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014. It included 33 fours and 9 maximums.

<em><strong>All stats updated till 12th Jan 2016.</strong></em>

<p>ODI cricket has witnessed many great batsmen stamp their class and authority. The 21st century has also witnessed a phenomenal rise of a new version of cricket which is Twenty20 however, One-Day International cricket has managed to remain popular and even seen hugely successful World Cups. Big individual scores have entertained fans to no end in 50-over cricket. 5 fabulous batsmen have most 170 plus more scores in ODIs. Here is a look at these great entertaining knocks.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Sir Vivian Richards – 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49309" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49309" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49309"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49309" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Viv Richards 189" width="640" height="577" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49309" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Viv Richards acknowledges the crowd and is applauded by team-mate Michael Holding (right) after reaching 150 during his innings of 189 not out in the Texaco One Day International match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, 31st May 1984. Holding and Richards added 106 runs in a last wicket partnership, with Richards scoring 93 of them in 14 overs. West Indies won the match by 104 runs. (Bob Thomas/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The great batsman hammered a brilliant 181 off 125 balls that included 16 fours and 7 sixes in Karachi in the 1987 World Cup against Sri Lanka. The other marvelous knock was the unbeaten 189 against England at Manchester in 1984. This was off 170 balls and included 21 fours and 5 sixes. Sir Viv remains one of the most admired cricketers the game has ever produced.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Virender Sehwag – 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49300" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49300" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49300"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-49300" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag 219 highest individual scores" width="640" height="393" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49300" class="wp-caption-text">Indian batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates after scoring a double century (200 runs) during the fourth one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies at The Holkar Stadium in Indore on December 8, 2011. (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The dashing opener spanked 175 against Bangladesh in Dhaka in the opening game of the 2011 WC that set the ball rolling for his team. His knock off 140 balls included 14 fours and 5 maximums. The other incredible knock was the 219 against West Indies in Indore in the same year in December. This was off 149 balls and included 25 fours and 7 sixes. It made him the 2nd batsman to hit a double ton in ODI cricket after compatriot Sachin Tendulkar.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Martin Guptill – 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13975" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13975" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13975"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-13975" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Bangladesh vs New Zealand review" width="594" height="396" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13975" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The attacking New Zealand opener scored an unbeaten 189 off 155 balls against England in Southampton in 2013. He hit 19 fours and 2 sixes in the process of doing so. His magnificent unbeaten 237 off 163 balls including 24 fours and 11 sixes was scored against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal. This is the second highest individual score in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Sachin Tendulkar – 3:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_31024" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-31024" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-31024"><amp-img class="wp-image-31024 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" alt="India vs New Zealand Super Max" width="594" height="435" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-31024" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. (Photo Source: PhotoSport)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The master batsman scored a brilliant 175 off 141 balls against the Aussies in Hyderabad in 2009. The knock featured 19 fours and 5 sixes. In the same city in 1999, Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. This featured 20 fours and 3 sixes. He became the first player to score a double-hundred in ODIs with his unbeaten 200 against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Rohit Sharma – 3:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_50265" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50265" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-50265"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-50265" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="447" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50265" class="wp-caption-text">India’s Rohit Sharma raises his bat after reaching 150 runs during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia in Perth on January 12, 2016. (Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The elegant Mumbaikar, known for big ODI tons, scored an unbeaten 171 off 163 balls including 13 fours and 7 sixes against the Aussies in Perth early in 2016. Against the same opposition, he hammered a brilliant 209 off 158 balls including 12 fours and 16 sixes in Bangalore in 2013. He holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs with his majestic 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014. It included 33 fours and 9 maximums.</p>
<p><em><strong>All stats updated till 12th Jan 2016.</strong></em></p>

<p>ODI cricket has witnessed many great batsmen stamp their class and authority. The 21st century has also witnessed a phenomenal rise of a new version of cricket which is Twenty20 however, One-Day International cricket has managed to remain popular and even seen hugely successful World Cups. Big individual scores have entertained fans to no end in 50-over cricket. 5 fabulous batsmen have most 170 plus more scores in ODIs. Here is a look at these great entertaining knocks.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Sir Vivian Richards &#8211; 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49309" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49309" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49309"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49309" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/West-Indies-batsman-Viv-Richards-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Viv Richards 189" width="640" height="577" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49309" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies batsman Viv Richards acknowledges the crowd and is applauded by team-mate Michael Holding (right) after reaching 150 during his innings of 189 not out in the Texaco One Day International match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, 31st May 1984. Holding and Richards added 106 runs in a last wicket partnership, with Richards scoring 93 of them in 14 overs. West Indies won the match by 104 runs. (Bob Thomas/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The great batsman hammered a brilliant 181 off 125 balls that included 16 fours and 7 sixes in Karachi in the 1987 World Cup against Sri Lanka. The other marvelous knock was the unbeaten 189 against England at Manchester in 1984. This was off 170 balls and included 21 fours and 5 sixes. Sir Viv remains one of the most admired cricketers the game has ever produced.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Virender Sehwag &#8211; 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_49300" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49300" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-49300"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-49300" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indian-batsman-Virender-Sehwag-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag 219 highest individual scores" width="640" height="393" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-49300" class="wp-caption-text">Indian batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates after scoring a double century (200 runs) during the fourth one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies at The Holkar Stadium in Indore on December 8, 2011. (Photo by PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The dashing opener spanked 175 against Bangladesh in Dhaka in the opening game of the 2011 WC that set the ball rolling for his team. His knock off 140 balls included 14 fours and 5 maximums. The other incredible knock was the 219 against West Indies in Indore in the same year in December. This was off 149 balls and included 25 fours and 7 sixes. It made him the 2nd batsman to hit a double ton in ODI cricket after compatriot Sachin Tendulkar.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Martin Guptill &#8211; 2:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13975" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13975" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13975"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13975" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-vs-Bangladesh-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Bangladesh vs New Zealand review" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13975" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The attacking New Zealand opener scored an unbeaten 189 off 155 balls against England in Southampton in 2013. He hit 19 fours and 2 sixes in the process of doing so. His magnificent unbeaten 237 off 163 balls including 24 fours and 11 sixes was scored against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal. This is the second highest individual score in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Sachin Tendulkar &#8211; 3:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_31024" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-31024" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/09/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-31024"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-31024 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-India-v-New-Zealand-SuperMax.jpg" alt="India vs New Zealand Super Max" width="594" height="435" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-31024" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. (Photo Source: PhotoSport)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The master batsman scored a brilliant 175 off 141 balls against the Aussies in Hyderabad in 2009. The knock featured 19 fours and 5 sixes. In the same city in 1999, Sachin had made an unbeaten 186 against New Zealand off 150 balls. This featured 20 fours and 3 sixes. He became the first player to score a double-hundred in ODIs with his unbeaten 200 against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Rohit Sharma &#8211; 3:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_50265" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50265" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-50265"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-50265" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Indias-Rohit-Sharma-raises-his-bat-GettyImages.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="447" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50265" class="wp-caption-text">India&#8217;s Rohit Sharma raises his bat after reaching 150 runs during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia in Perth on January 12, 2016. (Photo by GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The elegant Mumbaikar, known for big ODI tons, scored an unbeaten 171 off 163 balls including 13 fours and 7 sixes against the Aussies in Perth early in 2016. Against the same opposition, he hammered a brilliant 209 off 158 balls including 12 fours and 16 sixes in Bangalore in 2013. He holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs with his majestic 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014. It included 33 fours and 9 maximums.</p>
<p><em><strong>All stats updated till 12th Jan 2016.</strong></em></p>

Top 5 Batsmen with most 170 plus scores in ODIs

ODI cricket has witnessed many great batsmen stamp their class and authority. The 21st century has also witnessed a phenomenal rise of a new version of cric