Top 10 Greatest Ever ODI Innings in the History of Men’s Cricket
One of the most famous ODI’s ever took place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on the 12th of March, 2006. Australia had put up a World Record total of 434 for 4 in 50 overs, all thanks to captain Ricky Ponting’s flawless 164 off 105 balls. Chasing a record total, South Africa lost Dippenaar early and outwalked Herschelle Gibbs at 3. Both he and Graeme Smith thwarted the Aussie bowlers to all parts in a sensational 187-run partnership. Smith departed but Gibbs carried on his sublime hitting as South Africa looked set to break the record. Gibbs fell to Andrew Symonds after an incredible 175 off 111 deliveries, which included 21 boundaries and 7 sixes. Wickets started to tumble quite regularly thereafter, but Mark Boucher and with the help of key contributions by Van Der Wath, Kemp, and Telemachus, helped South Africa chase down the monumental target with one wicket and one ball remaining.
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