Highest ODI score at No. 9 for India (Top 3)

Handing the side an edge during the course of the match either with the bat or the ball is something players look to provide. On numerous occasions, the top order or the middle order batters coming and scoring big which tilts the match in their favour. But seldom does it come from the no. 8, 9, 10 batters. However, there have been a few batters who have racked massive runs for their side in these positions. In this piece, we take a look at the top three highest score by an individual coming from a no. 9 batter for India-

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Madan Lal – 53*

Both Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Madan Lal have registered half centuries coming from the no. 9 position for team India. The two in 2017 and 1982 scored an unbeaten 53 runs against Sri Lanka and England respectively to hand the side something worth to fight for. India pulled a miraculous win over Sri Lanka all thanks to Kumar’s sensational batting display despite being a top bowler. However, in the match against England, Madan Lal’s knock was not enough for the side to get ahead as the Three Lions clinched the match at the Oval.

Praveen Kumar – 54*

Praveen Kumar, who is famously known for his swing deliveries with the ball, on one occasion took the onus of hitting big with the bat. Praveen scored an unbeaten 54 runs against Australia in Guwahati back in 2009. The match ended with Australia emerging victorious as the Indian batting unit could only manage to get a total of 170 runs on the score board.

Jai Prakash Yadav – 69

In a triangular series against New Zealand in 2005, Jai Prakash Yadav amassed 69 runs coming from the lower order. It was only of those matches where in the top and the middle order collapsed and Jai Prakash along with Irfan Pathan propelled the side to score a respectable total of 216 runs in the 50 overs. However, the score was not enough for the bowling unit to defend as the side eventually bowed down to the Kiwis.