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

#1 148 vs Pakistan, Visakhapatnam (2005)

Before this match, his last four ODI scored read 0, 12, 7* and 3. A poor start to his career gave his critics all the more fuel to bash his unconventional technique. He seemed to be one match away from losing his place, when he conjured one of the most remarkable pieces of aggressive batting by a newbie, smashing a whirlwind 148 against Pakistan to announce himself on the big stage.

Lofted drives off leg spinners sailed for six, the slightest widths were slapped past point and off-spinners were dispatched to different seat numbers inside the stands. A jubilant celebration showed how vital the knock was to prove himself, and he did it in blazing fashion.