- Viv Richards 181 vs Sri Lanka – 1987
Viv Richards struck fear in the hearts of the bowlers in an era where bowling remained the dominant aspect of the game. Such was the macho and charisma of the legend from Antigua. Richards had several daddy hundreds to his name in ODI’s and this knock of 181 against Sri Lanka in the 1987 Reliance World Cup game at Karachi was another instance. Richard’s 181 off just 125 deliveries included 16 boundaries and 7 sixes as the destruction machine propelled West Indies to a colossal 360-4 in 50 overs. This score seems to be towering even in the extremely batting friendly era of the present day.