9. Ian Smith (173)
Currently, Ian Smith is one of the most powerful voices in international cricket. Few people know that he holds the record for the highest individual score batting at number 9. The kiwi scored a brilliant 173 runs against India in 1990 that included 23 fours and 3 maximums.
He stitched a crucial partnership with Richard Hadlee and took the team’s total from 131-7 to 391.
