Martin Guptill's Record-Breaking Innings in ICC Tournaments
Highest Individual Scorer in Any ICC Tournament
Martin Guptill, the hard-hitting New Zealand opener, holds the distinction of being the highest individual scorer in any ICC tournament, with a staggering 237 runs in the 2015 Cricket World Cup. His innings against the West Indies in the tournament's quarterfinal propelled New Zealand to victory and etched his name in the annals of cricket history.
Rohit Sharma: ODI's Highest Individual Run Scorer
In the realm of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Rohit Sharma of India holds the record for the highest individual score. In 2014, he unleashed a breathtaking 264-run innings against Sri Lanka, surpassing the previous record set by Virender Sehwag.
Endurance and Resilience in Longest Individual Innings
The record for the longest individual innings in terms of balls faced belongs to the legendary Rahul Dravid of India. In 2004, during a Test match against Pakistan, Dravid stoically defended for 523 deliveries, amassing 270 runs in a marathon innings that lasted over 13 hours.
Top Scores at Wicket Falls
The records for the highest scores at each fall of wicket also reveal some remarkable achievements. Don Bradman's 334 for Australia against England in 1930 is the highest score recorded in a Test innings, while Brendon McCullum's 158 not out for New Zealand against England in 2015 stands as the highest score in an ODI innings. In T20Is, Chris Gayle holds the record with his blistering 175 not out for the West Indies against Zimbabwe in 2015.
Combined Records of Test, ODI, and T20I
Combining the records from Test, ODI, and T20I formats, Rohit Sharma becomes the highest overall score in an international innings. His 264-run ODI knock remains the benchmark, while the legendary Don Bradman holds the record for the highest Test innings (334) and Chris Gayle for the highest T20I innings (175*).
Conclusion
Martin Guptill, Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid, and many other cricket legends have etched their names in the record books with their exceptional individual performances. These feats of endurance, resilience, and brilliance continue to inspire future generations of cricketers and fans alike.
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