Guptill smashes world record with his 180 run innings

South African batsman AB de Villiers termed Guptill’s innings as ‘unstoppable’. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

237*, 189*, 180* -- These are the top scores of Guptill in ODI cricket, which are also the top three sores by a New Zealander in this format. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

Returning from injury, Guptill slammed an unbeaten 180 off just 138 balls to single-handedly help New Zealand level the five-match series 2-2. (Photo: AP)

Guptill became the first batsman in cricket to notch up three scores of 180 or more in ODI. Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma have two 180 plus scores to their name. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

His total of 180 was the highest percentage of a winning total for New Zealand in the second innings of a one-day match. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

Guptill’s 180 run effort was also the highest score by a Kiwi against South Africa. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

Martin Guptill announced his return with a sparkling century against South Africa in the fourth ODI at Hamilton. (Photo: AP)