5 Best innings of Matthew Hayden

We will now take a look at five of the best innings of Matthew Hayden. One of the most prolific openers of all time. He has 30 centuries in Tests and 10 in ODIs to his name. He was the highest run getter at the World Cup in 2007, which helped Australia win the trophy comprehensively. He had the reputation of a destructive muscleman, who can tear any bowling attack apart. Here's the list:

#5 101 vs South Africa

It was the much hyped group battle of World Cup 2007 between Australia and South Africa. The world’s best teams up against each other in the World Cup. But the blistering knock of 101 from Matthew Hayden in just 68 balls made it a no contest.

Hayden along with Gilchrist gave an explosive start to the innings which was later cashed in by Clarke and Ponting with their 90s. Hayden torn the Proteas bowling apart, after which no bowler was able to find his rythem back. Australia posted a humngous total of 377. Although SA backed themselve to repeat the 438 heroics, it was not enough this time around.