1. 91* vs Sri Lanka, Mumbai (2011)
This has to be his greatest innings ever in ODI cricket which came in a big occasion- the ICC WC 2011 final. No wonder he is called a ‘big match player’.
India had a horrible start to their innings under a chase of 275. Both the openers departed within 6 overs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JxF78cZr5I
Rose to the occasion, skipper MS Dhoni promoted himself up at No.5 ahead of the in-form Yuvi. India still required 160 to win in the big final and holding nerves in that situation is a tough task.
But MSD showed his greatness and lead by example. Gambhir and Mahi gave India a good partnership before the former was out for 97. Then MSD started taking risks to get closer to the target. When India needed 4 more runs, Dhoni hit a superb six over long on to provide his team with a historic win.
This will be a memory to cherish for every India cricket fan until their last breath.
