Who Has the Highest Score by a Wicket-Keeper in ODI Cricket?
MS Dhoni holds the record for the highest score by a wicket-keeper in ODI cricket, scoring 183* against Sri Lanka in 2005.
👉 This remains the highest individual score by any wicket-keeper in ODI history.
👉 No wicket-keeper has ever surpassed Dhoni’s 183 — making it one of the greatest ODI innings ever played.*
👉 This remains one of the greatest ODI innings by a wicket-keeper in cricket history.
📊 Highest Scores by Wicket-Keepers in ODIs
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 183* | 145 | 15 | 10 | Sri Lanka | 2005 |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 178 | 113 | 16 | 11 | Australia | 2016 |
| Litton Das (BAN) | 176 | 143 | 16 | 8 | Zimbabwe | 2020 |
| Jaskaran Malhotra (USA) | 173* | 124 | 4 | 16 | PNG | 2021 |
| Adam Gilchrist (AUS) | 172 | 126 | 13 | 3 | Zimbabwe | 2004 |
🏏 MS Dhoni’s 183* vs Sri Lanka (2005)
MS Dhoni played one of the most iconic ODI innings in Jaipur.
- Runs: 183*
- Balls: 145
- Fours: 15
- Sixes: 10
- Strike rate: 126.20
👉 India chased 299 successfully
👉 Dhoni finished the match in style
🔥 Match Context
- Venue: Jaipur
- Target: 299
- India position: 42/2
👉 Dhoni came at No. 3 and completely dominated the chase
📌 Record Significance
- Highest score by wicket-keeper in ODI: 183*
- One of the greatest ODI chases
- Record still unbeaten
🔗 Related Cricket Records
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- Wicket on the Last Ball of Career in All Formats
- Best bowling figures on Test debut
- Most sixes in a Test match
- Longest duck in cricket
- Most extras in a test match
FAQs
Who has the highest score by a wicket-keeper in ODIs?
MS Dhoni holds the record with 183* against Sri Lanka in 2005.
Is 183 still the highest score by a wicket-keeper?
Yes, it remains the highest in ODI history.
Who is second on the list?
Quinton de Kock scored 178 against Australia in 2016.
Did Dhoni finish the match with a six?
Yes, Dhoni finished the chase with a six.
Why is this innings special?
Because it was a match-winning knock under pressure during a chase.
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