Best oneday innings ever u see

Originally posted by Clobber The Kapil innings is worthy of a mention considering India were 9 for 4 when he came in to bat

Originally posted by prasmp he played against SA (2003 world cup)is the best ever innings one will see.when lara came in to bat the score was 7 for 2 in 6.4 overs and the bowl was moving around quite a lot.after 21 overs the score was 50 for 2.and to reach 278 from there needed an innings like that to be played.lara scored 116 from 181 balls with 12 fours and 2 sixes.windies won that match by a narrow margin of 3 runs and lara was the man of the match that day.considering the bowling attack and the pressure, this is the best innings one wiil see.

   I was there and it wasn't close to the best knock I've seen in one day cricket. You fail to mention that the Windies batted first in brilliant sunshine and the pitch held no demons whatsoever - there wasn't a blade of grass on that track! 
   South Africa eventually lost by just 3 runs , under lights and the ball was swinging wildly! Lara's knock wasn't even the best in that match , Lance Klusener almost got SA home before being caught on the fence - now he played some finne knocks in his time.

I made my own view crystal clear right at the start of the thread

The Kapil innings is worthy of a mention considering India were 9 for 4 when he came in to bat

What! You can't be serious! No innings against those minnows should never be taken that seriously!

afridi's 100 of 37 was as good as they come.

I think the top 5 highest scoring ODI innings are the best. Especially Richards, that was probably the best.

Originally posted by prasmp brain laras century against south africa in the 2003 world cup

brain laras century against south africa in the 2003 world cup

This doesn't really count because it was in a test match but i think i lot of us would agree that today's innings. Gilchrist 102 Not out off 59 balls 172.88 strike rate. I will remember that innings for a long time.

These are the top 21 batting performances on this site.

Rank Player Score Team Vs Venue Year Rating
              
1 Viv Richards 189* WI ENG Old Trafford 1984 200.0
2 Andrew Symonds 143* AUS PAK Johannesburg 2002-03 181.8
3 Steve Waugh 120* AUS SA Headingley 1999 180.4
4 Ricardo Powell 124 WI IND Singapore 1999-00 179.9
5 Aravinda De Silva 107* SL AUS Lahore 1995-96 179.1
6 Mahendra Dhoni 183* IND SL Jaipur 2005-06 178.8
7 David Gower 158 ENG NZ Brisbane 1982-83 178.7
8 Clive Lloyd 102 WI AUS Lord's 1975 178.5
9 Allan Border 127* AUS WI Sydney 1984-85 174.8
10 Viv Richards 138* WI ENG Lord's 1979 173.7
11 Javed Miandad 116* PAK IND Sharjah 1985-86 173.2
12 Michael Bevan 102* AUS NZ Melbourne 2001-02 170.5
13 Aravinda De Silva 134 SL PAK Sharjah 1996-97 168.0
14 Sanath Jayasuriya 189 SL IND Sharjah 2000-01 165.2
15 Kapil Dev 175* IND ZIM Tunbridge Wells 1983 164.2
16 Graham Gooch 129* ENG WI Port-of-Spain 1985-86 164.1
17 Viv Richards 119 WI NZ Dunedin 1986-87 163.1
18 Herschelle Gibbs 175 SA AUS Johannesburg 2005-06 162.9
19 Sanath Jayasuriya 151* SL IND Mumbai 1996-97 162.1
20 Richie Richardson 106* WI PAK Sharjah 1991-92 160.2
21 Jacques Kallis 113* SA SL Dhaka 1998-99 159.3

How they got these firgures are through the following:

1. Batting Base points
The batting base points are given for runs scored.
2. Speed of Scoring Index
The strike rate of the batsmen and how it compares to the overall run-rate of the innings.

3. Percentage of Score Index
This reflects the percentage of team runs scored by the batsman.

4. Bowling Quality Index
The bowling quality index is based on the quality of bowlers who have bowled in the innings. Only bowlers who have bowled at least 15% of the total overs are considered so as to make sure that the fifth bowler does not lower the Index determination adversely.

5. Not out Index
This is a low rated parameter, with bonus points being awarded for unbeaten innings under 200 runs. The points awarded diminishes as the score increases. This index has a lower importance compared to Tests.

6. Point of Entry Index
This index reflects the entry point and distinguishes between 5 for 1, 27 for 2, 35 for 3 etc.

7. Wickets falling while at crease Index
This index reflect the number of wickets seen through by the batsman. An opening batsman, carrying his bat through, gets the highest value.

8. State of play Index
Was the batsman's team setting or chasing a target?

9. Match Status Index
This is a complex index, which reflects the status of the match. The highest value is given to a successful and close chase (Miandad's 116*).

10. Match Importance Index
What was the importance of the match (World Cup finals receive the most points, matches against ICC associate-member countries the fewest)?

11. Result Index
This index is based on the player's contribution to the match result. The match should be a win or a tie for points to be allocated.

12. Overs Index
Was the match rain-affected? Was it a 50, 55 or 60 over match?

In addition, the ratings calculated is downsized proportionately if the innings is less than 100.

That was a brilliant knock and to make it even more exciting he batted at number 6 and gave the West Indies the fright of their lives.

I'd go with Saeed Anwar's 194 which was simply an outstanding inning or Javed Miandad's 116* against India in the 1986 Sharjah Cup Final which came under IMMENSE pressure.

Would you prefer to watch the grace and elegance of one of the above mentioned or brute power of Symonds, jayasaria, Richards?

S'right , we were a decent fielding side , back then.