8. Wasim Akram (257*)
The legendary Pakistani bowler Wasim Akram is considered as the most skilful fast bowler of all time. Akram down the order during his early days was a handy batsman too that could hit big sixes.
In 1996 he scored 257 against Zimbabwe at Sheikhpura ground in Pakistan. The knock consisted of 12 huge sixes hit by Akram which is the highest by a batsman in one inning.
