MS Dhoni's five best ODI knocks as non-captain

#2 183* vs Sri Lanka, Jaipur (2005)

“Dhoni’s Diwali Dhamaka” screamed the headlines next day as India found a new power hitter who had, in one innings, almost challenged more than a handful of ODI records. The Jaipur stadium, which, just six months ago was a barren land, had become part of history as Dhoni slammed the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODIs, a record that still stands.

Coming in at 7-1, with Sachin Tendulkar out early, and 292 more to get, Dhoni seemed to be in his elements from the word go. He warmed up with a few scorching hits to the off side to Chaminda Vaas, before shifting gears completely, an assault that demolished the spinners. Upul Chandana was treated like a nets bowler, Farveez Maharoof and Dilhara Fernando’s deliveries were introduced to new corners of the ground and the fielders were given some major cardio sessions.

He ended the target with a huge six to long on, his tenth six of the innings.