Top 10 Individual Scores By A Number 11 Batter In ODIs

Mohammad Amir holds the record for highest score by No.11 batter in ODI [Source: 'X']

While batters scoring daddy centuries will always be cherished, any amount of runs coming from the lower-order, especially the No.11 player will incite extraordinary emotion and thrill within fans.  

Over the years, we have witnessed No.11 players, namely bowlers showcase daredevilry against raging opponents who have their tails up.

In Test cricket, we have witnessed several lower-order contributions, with Ashton Agar top-scoring with 98, which interestingly is not the case in One-Day International (ODI). In ODIs, bowlers often struggle to hit the ball, regardless of the situation.

In win or loss, the main motive behind watching a tail-ender bat and whirl his bat around is the absolute sense of disregard for the bowler, which adds to the excitement of the fan and fulfils their need to see runs being scored by the bucketloads. 

In this article, we list the Top 10 individual scores by No.11 batters in ODI.

1.Mohammad Amir - 58 vs England, 2016

Mohammad Amir slog sweeps [Source: 'X' ]

Known for his lethal bowling, Pakistan's Mohammad Amir vented out his frustrations on England while chasing 445. Coming into the bat at 199 for 9, Amir played a cameo of 58 runs that provided joy and cheer on the faces of Pakistani fans present at Nottingham. 

The bowler's innings included five fours and four monstrous sixes, making 58 off 28 in as many minutes int he middle. This is also the only fifty+ score for a No.11 batter in ODI.

2.Shoaib Akhtar - 43 vs England, 2003

One of the fiercest bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar decided to exhibit his batsmanship, which came as a shock for England during their 2003 World Cup encounter against Pakistan.

With Pakistan reeling at 80 for 9, chasing 247, Akhtar found himself in the middle with nothing to lose and hammered the likes of Andrew Caddick, Craig White, and Andrew Flintoff.Akhtar blitzed to a 16-ball 43 with five fours and three towering sixes. Akhtar's record stood unbreachable until Amir surpassed the score in 2016. 

3.Makhaya Ntini – 42*vs New Zealand, 2004

Having pocketed the six-match series 4-1, visitors South Africa got complacent and faltered with the bat in the final ODI against New Zealand. With the score on 119 for nine, pacer Makhaya Ntini stood up for his side and exhibited tremendous batting with support from Albie Morkel.  

Unfazed, Ntini added 67 runs for the final wicket and contributed as many as 42* runs off 35 balls, which included three fours and two maximums. 

4.Joel Garner - 37 vs India, 1983

Defending champions West Indies took on India in their opening World Cup 1983 encounter, where Joel Garner frustrated the Indian bowlers, despite having an upper hand. Chasing 263, West Indies collapsed to 157 for nine before Garner and Andy Roberts joined forces.

The pair blocked, and ran singles and doubles without taking any risks, with Garner doing the heavy scoring with 37. The fast bowler scored 37 off 29 balls with one solitary six.

5.Peter Ongondo - 36 vs West Indies, 2001

Trailing the 3-ODI series 0-1, Kenya showcased a bleak batting performance in the second match while batting first. Peter Ongondo found himself in the middle with Kenya reeling on 126 for nine. 

Ongondo along with Jimmy Kamande displayed rear-guard action and took their side to a respectable target. Ongondo struck a magnificent 36 off 42 laced with two fours and one six, as the duo added 66 runs for the final Kenyan wicket. 

6.Steven Finn - 35 vs Australia, 2011

Steven Finn in action against Australia [Source: 'X']

The recently retired Steven Finn nearly got England past the finish line against Australia in the 2011 tour Down Under. With a chance to stay alive in the seven-ODI series after trailing 3-1, England needing 250 collapsed to 145 for nine.

With nothing to lose, Finn came out all guns blazing and entertained the crowd with his strokeplay. Finn slammed 35 off 24 filled with five fours and one solitary six during his time in the middle. 

7.Chris Pringle  - 34* vs West Indies, 1994

As part of the World Series 1994, New Zealand faced off against West Indies at Guwahati. Riding on the back of brilliant batting by Carl Hooper and Brian Lara, WI set a stiff 307 runs target.

As is the case during mammoth chases, the Kiwi side stumbled down to 123 for nine when Chris Pringle walked in. The pacer played a cameo of 34 runs, striking the ball from the get-go. In his short knock of unbeaten 34*, Pringle slammed four fours and as many sixes. 

8.Mushtaq Ahmed  - 34* vs South Africa, 2000

Pakistan squared off against South Africa in Colombo in match six of the Triangular Series in 2000, where the Moin Khan-led XI batted first and fell victim to a lethal African attack. 

Spinner Mushtaq Ahmed walked in at 98 for nine, with all-rounder Shoaib Malik stationed on the other end. The duo batted with composure and played textbook cricket, with Ahmed scoring 34 off 50. The le-spinner scored just four fours in his unbeaten knock of 34 in a 55-run stand. 

9.Mitchell McClenaghan - 34* vs South Africa, 2014 

Mitchell McClenaghan (Twitter)

In the second ODI, New Zealand needed 283 against South Africa. However, poor batting and disciplined bowling downed the host to 134 for nine when pacer Mitchell McClenaghan formed an unlikely alliance with Luke Ronchi. 

The pair batted almost 14 overs, and kept the BlackCaps in the hunt, adding 74 runs. McClenaghan illustrated grit and determination during his 43-ball stay, where the former Mumbai Indians pacer remained not-out on 34*, laced with four 4s. 

10.Jeetan Patel - 34 vs Sri Lanka, 2007

In a crucial World Cup 2007 semi-final clash, New Zealand failed to chase down Sri Lanka's hefty 290-run target. Despite batters making starts, New Zealand found themselves in a ditch with 149 for nine before Jeetan Patel decided to make things hard for Sri Lanka. 

The spinner along with James Franklin added 59 runs for the final wicket and scored 38. Patel's gritty 38-ball innings had two fours and one six. 

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