Rohit Sharma's 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the highest individual score in ODI history—an innings of precision, power, and perfect timing.
Key Takeaways
Score: 264 runs – Highest individual score in ODI cricket
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date: November 13, 2014
Opponent: Sri Lanka
Fours/Sixes: 33 fours, 9 sixes
Balls Faced: 173
Strike Rate: 152.60
Dropped on 4: Sri Lanka’s crucial early drop changed the course
Injury Comeback: First match back from injury
Century Milestones: 100 off 100 balls, next 164 off 73
ODI Legacy: One of Rohit’s three double centuries, but the most iconic
What is the highest individual score in ODI history?
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket with 264 runs, achieved against Sri Lanka on November 13, 2014, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This legendary innings came in his comeback match from injury and included 33 fours and 9 sixes. It remains untouched over nine years later.
Rohit Sharma’s iconic 264 at Eden Gardens
In 2014, Rohit Sharma scripted history at Eden Gardens, scoring 264 runs against Sri Lanka—the highest score ever in ODI cricket. It was a knock of epic proportions and unmatched dominance.
Comeback match under pressure
Returning from injury, Rohit had everything to prove. Playing in the 4th ODI of the series, he knew this match would decide his place in the side. What followed was one of cricket’s greatest comebacks.
Sri Lanka’s costly mistakes
Sri Lanka dropped Rohit when he was on just 4. That dropped catch turned into one of the costliest errors in ODI history. They dropped him again—twice after he crossed 200—letting him climb to an unimaginable 264.
A masterclass in constructing an ODI innings
Rohit played with restraint early on, reaching 100 off 100 balls. With 18 overs left, he unleashed a flurry of boundaries. From 100 to 173, he added 164 runs at a strike rate of 224.65.
Stats that tell the story
He hit 186 runs in boundaries alone, partnering with Robin Uthappa (who scored just 12 in a 100-run stand). The innings was a perfect blend of patience, power, and placement—showcasing how to build and dominate in an ODI.
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