5 highest scores by a batsman in ODI run chases

#4 Martin Guptill - 180* vs South Africa, Hamilton, 2017

With the series on the line, New Zealand would have been jumping with joy after news of Martin Guptill's return to the side was made official. And playing in his first game back from injury, chasing 280 to level the series, Guptill showed just why as he smashed a 138-ball 180* to help his side win with five overs to spare and level the series.

Fifties from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers, coupled with some lower-order cameos from Chris Morris and Wayne Parnell helped the Proteas post 279/8. In response, Martin Guptill opened the batting along with Dean Brownlie and proceeded to show the Kiwi supporters just what they were missing.

Over the course of his unbeaten 180, Guptill broke a slew of records. He became the first player to have three ODI scores of 180 or more, registered his third consecutive fifty-plus score in ODIs, got the fourth-highest percentage of runs in an ODI innings.

Despite all his heroics, he is only fourth on this list, although he is the only player whose score in this list is not his highest ODI score.