No.6: Kapil Dev (India) – 175* vs Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells on 18th June 1983
During the crucial match against Zimbabwe in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, Indian captain and no.6 batsman Kapil Dev played an unforgettable innings of unbeaten 175 runs off 138 balls with 16 fours and six sixes. It was also the first ODI century by an Indian batsman. Kapil Dev’s incredible knock helped India to manage 266/8 (50 overs), while once they were struggling on 17/5, 78/7 and 140/8. In reply, Zimbabwe was all out on 235 runs (57 overs).