5 highest ODI scores of Sourav Ganguly

#1 183 vs Sri Lanka, Taunton, 1999

Ganguly's 183 is the highest score by an Indian in the World Cup

In the 1999 Cricket World Cup, India had some tough losses against Zimbabwe and South Africa. They then won against Kenya in which Sachin and Dravid scored centuries. In their 4th match of the prestigious tournament, India were up against Sri Lanka. After winning the toss, Ranatunga chose to bowl first. India lost an early wicket with only 6 runs on the scoreboard.

Dravid who came in at No.3, stitched a game-winning 318-runs partnership with Sourav Ganguly, with the latter exploding for 183 off 158, accompanied by 17 fours and 7 sixes at a staggering strike-rate of 115.82. Dravid scored 145 off 129 with 17 fours and a six. India posted a total of 373-6 in 6 wickets because of the duo.

In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 216 runs. Robin Singh was the pick of the bowlers with 5/31 in 9.3 overs. Aravinda De Silva was the top-scorer for Sri Lanka with 56. Sourav Ganguly was awarded the Man of the Match for the highest score by an Indian in the World Cup, a record that still stands tall today.