Throughout history, one-day international cricket has produced some memorable and spectacular batting displays. Large cricketing nations thrill their supporters by seeing their stars score large and provide them with entertainment.
Great players are produced by a double century, and the occasion is never forgotten. It displays unadulterated elegance, distinctive methods, and a distinct batsman’s philosophy. We will examine the highest score in ODI cricket history in this post. and see the players responsible for those highest scores, match highlights, and the record that will be nearly impossible to surpass in the future.
On November 13, 2014, Rohit Sharma’s fantastic inning in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, was witnessed by all cricket fans. achieving 264 runs, the ultimate title of highest score in ODI cricket. He hit 33 fours and nine sixes in just 173 balls of play. No batter has ever surpassed Rohit Sharma’s 264 runs, which continues to be the highest total in ODI history. This inning demonstrates the potential of the 50-over format. On that day Rohit Sharma got a name from fans, the Hitman.
Rohit started the game slowly, just like the classic ODI style. He didn’t go aggressively in the 1st power play, and he survived an early chance too. After the middle of the inning, he changed the playing style and went all in.
He reaches his fifty pretty slowly in 72 balls. He is trying to focus on timing rather than power hitting and wants to stay on the pitch.
Once he got the century, he dominated the Sri Lankan team. His shot selection was so perfect and calculated.
In the last ten overs, Rohit got unstoppable and hit boundaries almost every two or three balls. Sri Lankan bowlers were helpless, and the fielders got frustrated. He scored 100 runs in only 42 balls towards the end of the innings. That acceleration made his 264 score possible.
Many players have surpassed the 150-run milestone in ODI cricket, but only 10 players have reached the 200 milestone. and Rohit Sharma is the only player who hit 3 double centuries in ODI cricket. Here is the full player list down below.
Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
Rohit Sharma | 264 | 173 | 33 | 9 |
Martin Guptil | 237 | 163 | 24 | 11 |
Virender Sehwag | 219 | 149 | 25 | 7 |
Chris Gayle | 215 | 147 | 10 | 16 |
Fakhar Zaman | 210 | 156 | 24 | 5 |
Pathum Nissanka | 210 | 139 | 20 | 8 |
Ishan Kishan | 210 | 131 | 24 | 10 |
Rohit Sharma | 210 | 158 | 12 | 16 |
Rohit Sharma | 209 | 153 | 13 | 12 |
Subhman Gill | 208 | 149 | 19 | 9 |
Every big innings needs a great atmosphere. Eden Garden has a flat pitch and one of the biggest stadiums full of Indian supporters. The outfield was quick because of the dew that comes after the afternoon. It helped Rohit to bat aggressively after the 30th over of the innings. Sri Lankan bowlers lacked the execution that day. However, conditions alone do not favor the 264. Execution matters, fitness matters, and mental toughness matters. Rohit stayed on the crease for nearly three hours, and that consistency is rare.
The record for the highest individual score in ODI did not jump to 264 overnight. It evolves over the years and decades.
Player | Score | Year | Opponent |
Viv Richards | 189* | 1984 | England |
Saeed Anwar | 194 | 1997 | India |
Charles Coventry | 194* | 2009 | Bangladesh |
Sachin Tendulkar | 200* | 2010 | South Africa |
Virender Sehwag | 219 | 2011 | West Indies |
Rohit Sharma | 264 | 2014 | Sri Lanka |
Sachin Tendulkar is the first player to hit a double century in ODI cricket history. After that, multiple players have scored double centuries, but Rohit Sharma’s 264 remains untouched, and the gap is pretty big.
Cricket experts say that records are made to be broken. 264 looks very tough, but you never know.
That shows how massive this record truly is.
Modern players like Glenn Maxwell, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dewald Brevis, and Ishan Kishan have the potential to break the record. But scoring 264, you need great form, a powerful stroke, and a deep mindset. Even though scoring 200 in ODI cricket is extremely difficult and rare.
The highest score in ODI cricket is not just a number. It shows Rohit Sharma’s true genius. Scoring 264 runs in ODI is not someone’s cup of tea; it’s years of hard work and dedication that make this possible. Many players will come and maybe hit the double century, but until someone breaks the 264 runs, Rohit Sharma will remain at the top. What do you think? Can anyone break
this record or not? Do let us know in the comments section. Thank you. 🙂
I’m Avijit Brahma, a cricket enthusiast who enjoys dissecting games, evaluating player performances, and offering my opinions on the sport. I’m here to share my thoughts, ideas, and everything about cricket, whether it’s a thrilling finish or a knock that breaks records. Let’s have a proper conversation about cricket!