N0.4: Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) – 189* vs England at Manchester on 31st May 1984
The Caribbean legend Sir Viv Richards was a great aggressive batsman during his generation. As a no.4-positioned batsman, he is holding the record of the highest individual ODI score. During the Manchester ODI against England in 1984, Sir Viv Richards scored 189 runs off 170 balls with 21 fours and five sixes. His marvellous innings helped his side to put 272/9 in 55 overs while once West Indies was struggling on 102/7 and 166/9. In reply, the host side was bundled out for just 168 runs (50 overs).