#Number 9 - Jay Prakash Yadav (69)
The all-rounder who played just 12 matches between 2002 and 2005, scored a fighting 69 off 92 balls against New Zealand at Bulawayo in 2005. India were set a target of 216, but then collapsed to 44/8, with even the most optimistic fans giving up the hope of a win.
However, Yadav formed a crucial 118 run partnership with Irfan Pathan and dragged India close to the target but could not finish it. His valiant effort which included 11 fours and 1 six remains as the highest knock by an Indian batsman at number 9. India lost the game by 51 runs.
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