Top 10 Number-Three Batsmen in One Day Cricket of all time

6. Vivian Richards

Vivian Richards

Sir Vivian Richards was arguably one of the best number three ODI batsmen of all time. Richards was way ahead of his time with transformed the way ODI cricket was played with his enthralling strokeplay. A stocky built attacking batsman, Richards could tear apart the best of bowling with utter disdain. He became West Indies staple Number 3 batsman and spearheaded a power-packed Windies middle order comprising of fellow stalwarts like Alvin Kallicharran, Larry Gomes, Clive Lloyd, Gus Logie, Collis Kings and Jeffrey Dujon.

Richards had all the shots in his armoury and executed them to perfection. Richards accumulated over 2000 runs at a staggering 50 plus average with a strike rate of over 85. In a nutshell, the mere presence of Richards at the crease was demoralizing for the opposition bowling camp.

ODI Record Batting at Number 3

Matches 52 Runs 2418 Avg 57.57 SR 86.88 100s 5