One Day International (ODI) cricket records

One Day International

(ODI) cricket has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1970s, with the format becoming increasingly popular and competitive over the years. As the game has progressed, numerous records have been set and broken in the ODI format, showcasing the incredible talent and skill of the players who have competed at the highest level.

One of the most impressive ODI records is the highest individual score, which is currently held by Rohit Sharma of India. Rohit scored a remarkable 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, the highest individual score in a single ODI innings. This record-breaking innings is a testament to Rohit's ability to dominate the opposition and score runs at will. Another notable ODI record is the most runs scored by a player, which is held by India's Virat Kohli, who has amassed an incredible 12,754 runs in the format.

In the bowling department, the record for the most wickets taken in ODI cricket is held by Muttiah Muralitharan, who claimed 521 scalps during his career. Muralitharan's ability to spin the ball both ways, coupled with his exceptional control and consistency, made him a formidable opponent for batsmen. Another impressive bowling record is the best bowling figures in an ODI innings, which belongs to Malinga of Sri Lanka, who took 7 wickets for just 16 runs against South Africa in 2007.