One-day cricket is probably the most significant form of world cricket. The role of batters and bowlers in One-day cricket is quite specific and one-dimensional. However, the role of the wicket-keeper is not just to keep wickets but also to score runs, especially with the change occurring in modern day cricket. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Most runs scored by a wicket-keeper in an innings in ODI'.
1. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni was probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers in world cricket and can make it to playing eleven of any all-time ODI team. Dhoni played one of the best knocks of his career against Sri Lanka in a bilateral series, scoring 183 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka piled up 298 runs on a tricky pitch, with Sangakkara smacking a ton. In reply, Dhoni scored 183 runs in 145-ball. In his knock, Dhoni smashed 15 boundaries and ten big sixes.
2. Quinton de Kock
Recently retired Quinton de Kock was probably one of the most destructive opening wicket-keepers in world cricket. Quinton de Kock played one of the best knocks of his career against Australia in a bilateral series, scoring 178 runs. Batting first, Australia piled up 294 runs on a road of a pitch, with Bailey smacking a fifty. In reply, Quinton de Kock scored 178 runs in 113 balls. In his knock, de Kock smashed 16 boundaries and 11 maximums. Notably, De Kock scored 174 runs, which is 4th highest run in an innings scored by a wicket-keeper.
3. Litton Das
Young Litton Das is probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers from Bangladesh. Litton Das played one of the best knocks of his career against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, scoring 176 runs. Batting first, Bangladesh piled up 322 runs on a road of a pitch in a 43-over game, with Litton Das smacking a ton. He put together a 292-run opening partnership with Tamim Iqbal. In his 143-ball knock, Litton smashed 16 boundaries and eight sixes.
4. Jaskaran Malhotra
Jaskaran Malhotra is probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers from associate nations. Jaskaran played one of the best knocks of his career against Papua New Guinea in a bilateral series, scoring 173 runs. Batting first, the USA piled up 271 runs on a tricky pitch, with Malhotra smacking a ton. He arrived on the crease with a score reading 29-3. With the score reaching 216-9, he put along a 55-run partnership with Saurabh. In his 124-ball knock, Malhotra smashed four boundaries and 16 sixes.
5. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist was probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who could walk into playing eleven of any team. Adam Gilchrist played one of the best knocks of his career against Zimbabwe in the VB series, scoring 172 runs. Batting first, Australia piled up 344 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gilchrist smacking a ton. In his 126-ball knock, Gilchrist smashed 13 boundaries and three maximums.
6. Luke Ronchi
Luke Ronchi was probably one of the most underrated wicket-keepers from New Zealand. Luke Ronchi played one of the best knocks of his career against Sri Lanka in a bilateral series, scoring 170 runs. Batting first, New Zealand piled up 360 runs on a road of a pitch, with Ronchi smacking a ton. Ronchi arrived on the crease with the score reading 93-5. He then put along a 267-run partnership with Elliott. In his 99-ball knock, Ronchi smashed 14 boundaries and nine monstrous sixes.
7. Shai Hope
Shai Hope is probably one of the most underrated wicket-keepers from West Indies and probably the best One-day player from West Indies in the last decade. Hope played one of the best knocks of his career against Ireland in a tri-nation series, scoring 170 runs. Batting first, West Indies piled up 381 runs on a road of a pitch, with Hope smacking a ton. He put along a 365-run opening partnership with John Campbell. In his 152-ball knock, Hope smashed 22 boundaries and two sixes.
8. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara was probably one of the most legendary wicket-keepers who can walk into any playing eleven. Sangakkara played one of the best knocks of his career against South Africa in a bilateral series, scoring 169 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka piled up 320 runs on a road of a pitch, with Sangakkara smacking a ton. In his 137-ball knock, Sangakkara smashed 18 boundaries and six sixes.
9. Denesh Ramdin
Denesh Ramdin was probably one of the most underrated wicket-keepers from the West Indies. Ramdin played one of the best knocks of his career against Bangladesh in a bilateral series, scoring 169 runs. Batting first, West Indies piled up 338 runs on a road of a pitch, with Ramdin smacking a ton. He arrived on the crease with a score reading 12-2, and then he put along a 258-run partnership with Darren Bravo. In his 121-ball knock, Ramdin smashed eight boundaries and 11 maximums.
10. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers in modern day cricket and can walk into any playing eleven. Buttler played one of the best knocks of his career against the Netherlands in a bilateral series, scoring 162 runs. Batting first, England piled up 498 runs on a road of a pitch, with Buttler smacking a ton. In his 70-ball knock, Buttler smashed seven boundaries and 14 sixes.
