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How did Harsha Bhogle become Harsha Bhogle?

Have you ever seen Harsha Bhogle hit six sixes like Yuvraj Singh, hit a straight drive like the God of Cricket — Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, or bowl deadly inswinging yorkers like Wasim Akram?

I bet not. 

Then how exactly did Harsha Bhogle become the voice and face of world cricket?

Absence Speaks Louder Than Words

The Cricket World Cup fever is catching on.

Afghanistan just toppled England. The next day, the Dutch scored another World Cup win over in-form South Africa

The tournament’s entertainment value is increasing by the day, but this World Cup is still missing two things — a thriller & Harsha Bhogle’s voice. Unfortunately, Mr. Bhogle has caught another fever, dengue, and has had to subsequently miss a few matches.

It is the days that he is not present that you miss his voice the most.

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Where It All Began

Okay okay, I know I am deviating. Anyway, back on topic. Where were we again? 

Oh yes, how did Harsha Bhogle become Harsha Bhogle? 

Did he take voice coaching lessons? Did he get a PhD in phonetics & linguistics? No, no he did not. 

Harsha’s mother and uncle had arrived in India from Lahore on an army train right before the Partition in 1947.

He remarked in The Grade Cricketer’s podcast, “For my father’s generation, survival was important.” Just like many Indians in that generation, he grew up in a middle-class household. Both his parents were professors. So naturally, education was at the forefront of his upbringing.

Bhogle completed his undergraduate in chemical engineering and then went on to graduate from IIM Ahmedabad in 1985. He even worked in advertising for a couple of years after his education.

However, he did not forget his first love, cricket. 

He had played Division A level cricket in Hyderabad along with competing at Osmania Nizam University & company teams. In Hyderabad, he had played with the likes of Arshad Ayub and Mohammad Azharuddin, a cricketer he would later write a biography of. (As an aside, he was once offered the opportunity to bat at #3, but said no. He was eventually picked for the university team but unfortunately did not make the XI).

The Greatest Weapon

Harsha Bhogle’s greatest weapon is his voice. 

He found his voice during elocution & debate contests in high school. The ‘Eureka’ moment in his career came when he realized he could combine this gift with the love of cricket.

His broadcasting journey began with a 15-minute commentary stint during a Hyderabad vs Kerela Ranji Trophy match. Later in 1983, he took part in his first ODI broadcasting assignment on Doordarshan-Hyderabad.

By the time we arrived at the 1992 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Bhogle was recognized as the “sexiest voice on radio.” 

During a casual interview with Gaurav Kapur, Bhogle reflected,

“I didn’t look like a model, I didn’t play a 100 Test matches. There was lots of things I wasn’t. So, I didn’t have the option to say ‘No’ to anything…When you say ‘Yes,’ it’s a fantasy world. You don’t know where you will go when you say yes.”

From All India Radio & the BBC to Kutti Stories with Ravichandran Ashwin & Cricbuzz Live, Bhogle’s evolution is his mark of success. Sometimes he is having fun with Gaurav Kapur & Joy Bhattacharya, while at others, he is critically analyzing the state of world cricket with Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, and Mike Atherton.

To hone his skills and stay relevant in the broadcasting world, he did anything and everything. He has covered matches in makeshift commentary boxes in Hyderabad, written for several newspapers, transitioned to radio, become the face of cricket during live television, conducted quiz shows, talked about mental health, given inspirational speeches to the next generation, written books, interviewed the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, and has done a heck of a lot more. Bhogle’s multilingual background aided in his evolution as a broadcaster. He wrote magazine columns in Marathi, took broadcasting assignments in English, interviewed in Hindi, and joked in Hyderabadi.

Throughout his career, he has interviewed Sir Garfield Sobers, heard memorable stories from another great Indian commentator, AFS Talyarkhan, and possibly most importantly, covered the career of Sachin Tendulkar.

The Voice That Propelled Sachin Tendulkar

An article on Harsha Bhogle is incomplete without a mention of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. 

Even Ian Bishop took a step aside when Harsha concluded one of the great careers in one of the legendary segments of cricket commentary.

Only someone who had followed Tendulkar’s career since he was 14 years old could have delivered a perfect tribute to the legend.

“This is an indicator what one man meant to a nation. With Tendulkar, it was not just cricket…He’s been a good man, apart from being a great cricketer, Tendulkar…Tendulkar meant to India more than just the numbers. It’s as if Tendulkar was born to be great and everyone just looked after him. Everyone in Indian cricket, in Mumbai cricket, looked after him. Everyone will have their own Tendulkar story to tell…Those 22 yards made that little boy from Bandra the legend that he became.

Without the voice of Bhogle, Sachin’s shots might not have been heard around the world.

What Characteristics Makes Harsha Bhogle Good?

Bhogle often says that for broadcasting metrics, “Chappell is my guru for work ethic.”

He prepares for each interview, writes down notes, talks to Simon Taufel to understand the rulebook, and draws from the wisdom of other cricketers to understand how to analyze techniques and read the pitch conditions.

He continues to learn and innovate. Not many would have the courage to dive into the world of Twitter, YouTube, and podcasts. He keeps on learning. But that’s how he has managed to stay relevant in the industry for over four decades. Two of his own quotes describe him best, 

“The day you think you know everything in life, you’ve descended already. You’re gone.”

“Sometimes, we wait for the big things to happen in life…Be happy with small times….But don’t wait for the big thing to happen.”

Final Thoughts

When things are all said and done, what will I remember the most about Harsha Bhogle?

Along with the voice, came the infectious personality — the expressions, inflections in the voice, historical references, the smile, research into players’ backgrounds, and the contrast between serious bits & humor. He talks mostly about cricket but speaks with an open mind.

As cricket fans, we like to talk about our cricket heroes, the greatest Test match players, and the best World Cup finishes. 

Sometimes, we should sit back and appreciate the people who make the cricket community great — The commentators, the umpires, the ground staff, the security staff, administrators, and many other individuals behind the scenes.

I will leave you all with this quote by American poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

And Harsha Bhogle did exactly that. He provided us with the little moments of joy to live by.

Sources: Biography — Harsha Bhogle

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Harsha Bhogle – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where was Harsha Bhogle born?

Harsha Bhogle was born in Hyderabad, India.

What is Harsha Bhogle’s age?

Harsha Bhogle was born on 19 July 1961. He is currently 62 years old.

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New Zealand World Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which of these 15-men will make the New Zealand 2023 Cricket World Cup Playing XI?

New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown – Here is everything you need to know.

The finalists from the last two editions, can they go one step further this time around?

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from New Zealand’s World Cup 2023 ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of New Zealand’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 30.67. New Zealand have a slightly aged squad with 12 out of the 15 members over the age of 30. Only Rachin Ravinda (23), Glenn Phillips (26), and Mark Chapman (29) are on the younger spectrum.
  • The 15-member New Zealand’s World Cup squad has average ODI experience of 69 matches (1022 ODIs among 15 players).
  • New Zealand’s’ squad composition is as follows: 5 proper batters (Glenn Phillips & Williamson with the part-time spin as well) 5 all-rounders, and 5 proper bowling options. In total, New Zealand has 12 bowling options (2 off spin, 3 left arm spin, 1 leg break, 1 left arm pace, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • New Zealand have 6 left-handed batting options (Latham, Conway, Chapman, Santner, Neesham, Ravindra) and three wicketkeeping options.

New Zealand Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Kane WilliamsonBatter/Off spin33
Tom LathamBatter/Wicketkeeper31
Devon ConwayBatter/Wicketkeeper32
Glenn PhillipsBatter/Wicketkeeper/Spinner26
Will YoungBatter30
Mark ChapmanAllrounder/Left Arm Spin29
Daryl MitchellAllrounder/Right Arm Medium Pace32
James NeeshamAllrounder/Right Arm Medium Pace32
Rachin RavindraAllrounder/Left Arm Spin23
Mitchell SantnerAllrounder/Left Arm Spin31
Trent BoultLeft Arm Pace34
Lockie FergusonRight Arm Pace32
Matt HenryRight Arm Pace31
Ish SodhiRight Arm Leg Spin30
Tim SoutheeRight Arm Pace34

New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Devon Conway
  2. Will Young
  3. Kane Williamson (C)
  4. Glenn Phillips
  5. Tom Latham (WK/VC)
  6. Daryl Mitchell
  7. Mitchell Santner
  8. Tim Southee
  9. Matt Henry
  10. Trent Boult
  11. Ish Sodhi

Injury News

  • Tim Southee & Kane Williamson (ACL) are nursing injuries.
  • Kyle Jamieson has recently comeback from back injury. He is not officially a reserve but has been called up as cover in case Tim Southee does not recover in time.
  • Michael Bracewell is out indefinitely due to ACL injury.
  • Adam Milne was ruled out due to hamstring injury.

5 New Zealand Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson
  • Other players who have played for NZ recently but did not make the cut: Dean Foxcroft, Tom Blundell, Cole McConchie
  • Honorable Mention: Martin Guptill (Has been active in T20 leagues but has not played for NZ recently)

2 Surprise Picks for New Zealand’s World Cup Squad

  • Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman

New Zealand World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Kane Williamson (C)

Role: Right Hand Bat, Occasional Off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 161/153
  • Runs: 6554, Best: 148
  • Average/SR: 47.83/80.97
  • 100/50: 13/42

Recent ODI Form: 94*, 0*, 26, 85, 43

Last ODI: January 13, 2023

Age: 33

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2. Tom Latham (VC/WK)

Role: Left Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 134/123
  • Runs: 3797, Best: 145*
  • Average/SR: 34.83/84.96
  • 100/50: 7/21
  • Catches/Stumpings: 114/15

Recent ODI Form: 60, 59, 19, 3, 13

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 31

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3. Devon Conway (WK)

Role: Left Hand Bat/ Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 22/21
  • Runs: 874, Best: 138
  • Average/SR: 46.00/85.51
  • 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 138, 111*, 14, 9, 7

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 32

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4. Glenn Phillips (WK)

Role: Right Hand Bat, Right arm off break, Right arm leg spin, Wicketkeeper, Specialist Diving Fielder

  • Matches/Innings: 20/15
  • Runs: 450, Best: 72
  • Average/SR: 32.14/90.18
  • 100/50: 0/2

Recent ODI Form: 5, 39, 2, 72, 25

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 26

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5. Will Young

Role: Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 22/22
  • Runs: 818, Best: 120
  • Average/SR: 43.05/86.28
  • 100/50: 2/5

Recent ODI Form:

Last ODI:

Age: 30

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6. Mark Chapman

Role: Left Hand Bat/ Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 12/12
  • Runs: 380, Best of: 124*
  • Average/SR: 38.00/107.04
  • 100/50 2/0:

Note: Chapman is an all-allrounder, but he has yet to bowl in ODIs

Recent ODI Form: 15, 1, 13, 46, 43

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

*Has also played international cricket for Hong Kong

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7. Daryl Mitchell

Role: Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 29/26
  • Runs: 1025, Best of: 129
  • Average/SR: 46.29/92.25
  • 100/50:4/3, 4w/5w: 0/0
  • Wickets: 13, Best: 3/25
  • Economy: 5.59

Recent ODI Form: 34, 118*, 57, 17, 4 & 0/10, 2/40

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 32

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8. James Neesham

Role: Left Hand Bat/Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 73/63
  • Runs: 1437, Best of: 97*
  • Average/SR: 28.17/99.17
  • 100/50: 0/6, 4w/5w: 2/2
  • Wickets: 69, Best: 5/27
  • Economy: 6.09

Recent ODI Form: 16, 2, 36, 17*, 11 & 0/14, 0/41, 0/65, 0/64, 0/15

Last ODI: May 5, 2023

Age: 33

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9. Rachin Ravindra

Role: Left Hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 12/8
  • Runs: 189, Best of: 61
  • Average/SR: 23.62/111.83
  • 100/50:0/1, 4w/5w: 1/0
  • Wickets: 12, Best: 4/60
  • Economy: 6.12

Recent ODI Form: 4, 28, 61, 0, 10 & 0/28, 4/60, 0/26, 1/20

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 23

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10. Mitchell Santner

Role: Left Hand at/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 94/89
  • Runs: 1252, Best of: 67
  • Average/SR: 27.8/89.17
  • 100/50:0/3, 4w/5w: 0/1
  • Wickets: 91, Best: 5/50
  • Economy: 4.87

Recent ODI Form: 15, 57, 27, 34, 4 & 0/64, 1/56, 1/28, 0/58, 1/38

Last ODI: September 10, 2023

Age: 31

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11. Trent Boult

Role: Left Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 104/103
  • Wickets: 197, Best: 7/34
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 10/6
  • Economy: 4.94

Recent ODI Form: 3/37, 0/37, 2/33

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 34

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12. Matt Henry

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 75/73
  • Wickets: 130, Best: 5/30
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 10/2
  • Economy: 5.17

Recent ODI Form: 3/65, 1/47, 0/45, 1/42, 2/69

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 31

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13. Lockie Ferguson

Role: Right Arm (Super) Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 58/57
  • Wickets: 89, Best: 5/45
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 2/1
  • Economy: 5.69

Recent ODI Form: 0/53, 1/50, 1/80, 1/28, 1/26

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 32

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14. Ish Sodhi

Role: Right Arm Leg spin

  • Matches/Innings: 49/46
  • Wickets: 61, Best: 6/39
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 5.46

Recent ODI Form: 0/56, 1/53, 1/60, 6/39, 0/40

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 30

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15. Tim Southee*

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 157/155
  • Wickets: 214, Best: 7/33
  • Runs: 1976, 6 – 50s, Best of 77*
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 5/3
  • Economy: 5.47

Recent ODI Form: 2/33, 3/56, 2/71, 2/65, 0/29

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 34

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Final Thoughts

New Zealand have been branded as teams that “punch above their weight,” “the dark horses,” or the “underdogs.”

Have they done enough tin the last two World Cups and build a strong enough squad to be considered favorites this time around?

Let us know in the comments below.

Also Read:

Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Cricket World Cup New Zealand Squad

Is Martin Guptill selected for the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

No unfortunately, Martin Guptill has not been selected for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. In-form batters, Devon Conway & Will Young have been preferred.

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Top 29 Most Runs in a Single World Cup: Who Will Score the Most Runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Today we discuss the batters with the most runs in a single World Cup. Can anyone break Sachin Tendulkar’s record?

Let’s get straight into it.

Key Takeaways

  • Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in a single World Cup – 673 runs in the 2003 CWC. He is followed closely by Matthew Hayden (659 in 2007), Rohit Sharma (648 in 2019), and David Warner (647 in 2019).
  • Among batters with 450+ runs in a single tournament, Martin Crowe (114.00 average) in 1992 and Kumar Sangakkara (108.20) in 2015 had the highest average.
  • Sachin Tendulkar appears in this list thrice (2003, 1996, and 2011) while Kumar Sangakkara features twice (2015 & 2011).
  • There were many prolific performances in the 2019 CWC, yielding 9 450+ scores. The 2019 CWC was followed by 2007 CWC (7 450+ scores), 2011 & 2015 (3), 1996 & 2003 (2), and 1987, 1992, & 1999 (1).
  • In this group, AB De Villiers had (by far) the best strike rate – 144.31 (His 162* off 66 balls kind of skews the result). Other batters with 100+ SR are Kumar Sangakkara (105.87), Martin Guptill (104.58), Adam Gilchrist (103.89), Aaron Finch (102.01), and Matthew Hayden (101.07).

*Aravinda de Silva struck at 107.69 for his 448 runs & Jason Roy hit 443 runs at 115.36.

At a Glance: Most Runs in a Single World Cup Tournament: The Top 10

PlayerRunsWorld Cup
Sachin Tendulkar6732003
Matthew Hayden6592007
Rohit Sharma6482019
David Warner6472019
Shakib Al Hasan6062019
Kane Williamson5782019
Mahela Jayawardene5482007
Martin Guptill5472015
Kumar Sangakkara5412015
Ricky Ponting5392007

Evolution of the Most Runs in a Single World Cup (1975-2023)

  • 1975: Glenn Turner (New Zealand) – 333
  • 1979: Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) – 253
  • 1983: David Gower (England) – 384
  • 1987: Graham Gooch (England) – 471
  • 1992: Martin Crowe (New Zealand) – 456
  • 1996: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 523
  • 1999: Rahul Dravid (India) – 461
  • 2003: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 673
  • 2007: Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 659
  • 2011: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 500
  • 2015: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 547
  • 2019: Rohit Sharma (India) – 648

Top 28 Most Runs in a Single ODI Cricket World Cup

The filter of 450 World Cup runs cut-off yielded 28 instances. Here are all the details.

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 673 Runs, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 754
  • Ave/SR: 61.18/89.25
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Best Score: 152

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s

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2. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 659 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 652
  • Ave/SR: 73.22/101.07
  • 100/50: 3/1
  • Best Score: 158
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3. Rohit Sharma (India) – 648 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 659
  • Ave/SR: 81.00/98.33
  • 100/50: 5/1
  • Best Score: 140

Also Read: Top 10 Most Centuries in ODI Cricket World Cup: Can You Guess Who has Scored the Most CWC Hundreds?

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4. David Warner (Australia) – 647 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 724
  • Ave/SR: 71.88/89.36
  • 100/50: 3/3
  • Best Score: 166
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5. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 606 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 631
  • Ave/SR: 86.57/96.03
  • 100/50: 2/5
  • Best Score: 124*
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6. Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 578 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 771
  • Ave/SR: 82.57/74.96
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 148
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7. Joe Root (England) – 556 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 621
  • Ave/SR: 61.77/89.53
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 107
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8. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 548, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 644
  • Ave/SR: 60.88/85.09
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 115*
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9. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 547 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 523
  • Ave/SR: 68.37/104.58
  • 100/50: 2/1
  • Best Score: 237*

Also Read: Top 25 Highest Individual Scores in ODI World Cup: Who Will be the Highest Scorer in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

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10. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 541 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 511
  • Ave/SR: 108.20/105.87
  • 100/50: 4/0
  • Best Score: 124
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11. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 539 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 565
  • Ave/SR: 67.37/95.39
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 113
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12. Jonny Bairstow (England) – 532 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 573
  • Ave/SR: 48.36/92.84
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 111
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13. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 523 Runs, 1996 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 609
  • Ave/SR: 87.16/85.87
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 137
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14. Aaron Finch (Australia) – 507 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 497
  • Ave/SR: 50.70/102.01
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 153
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15. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 500 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 551
  • Ave/SR: 62.50/90.74
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 144
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16. Scott Styris (New Zealand) – 499 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 598
  • Ave/SR: 83.16/83.44
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 111*
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17. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 485 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 578
  • Ave/SR: 80.83/83.91
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 128*
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18. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 484 Runs, 1996 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 7
  • Balls Faced: 563
  • Ave/SR: 80.66/85.96
  • 100/50: 3/1
  • Best Score: 130
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19. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 482 Runs, 2015 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 334
  • Ave/SR: 96.40/144.31
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 162*
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20. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 482 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 524
  • Ave/SR: 52.55/91.98
  • 100/50: 2/2
  • Best Score: 120
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21. Babar Azam (India) – 474 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 540
  • Ave/SR: 67.71/87.77
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 101*
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22. Graham Gooch (England) – 471 Runs, 1987 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 670
  • Ave/SR: 58.87/70.29
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 115
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23. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 467 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 475
  • Ave/SR: 46.70/98.31
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 115
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24. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 465 Runs, 2011 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 555
  • Ave/SR: 93.00/83.78
  • 100/50: 1/3
  • Best Score: 111
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25. Ben Stokes (England) – 465 Runs, 2019 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 10
  • Balls Faced: 499
  • Ave/SR: 66.42/93.18
  • 100/50: 0/5
  • Best Score: 89
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26. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 465 Runs, 2003 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 565
  • Ave/SR: 58.12/82.30
  • 100/50: 3/0
  • Best Score: 112*
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27. Rahul Dravid (India) – 461 Runs, 1999 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 8
  • Balls Faced: 539
  • Ave/SR: 65.85/85.52
  • 100/50: 2/3
  • Best Score: 145
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28. Martin Crowe (New Zealand) – 456 Runs, 1992 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 9
  • Balls Faced: 502
  • Ave/SR: 114.00/90.83
  • 100/50: 1/4
  • Best Score: 100*
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29. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 453 Runs, 2007 ODI World Cup

  • Innings: 11
  • Balls Faced: 436
  • Ave/SR: 45.30/103.89
  • 100/50: 1/2
  • Best Score: 149
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Final Thoughts

Every four years, the festival of the Cricket World Cup arrives.

Every four years, new stars are born and greats turn into legends.

From Sachin Tendulkar to AB de Villiers, their have been many who have made a single World Cup their own. Who will it be in 2023?

Also Read: Who Has Scored the Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cups (Men’s)?| List of Top 21 Most Runs in Cricket World Cup (Updated 2023)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who has scored the most runs in a single ODI Cricket World Cup?

Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in a single World Cup – 673 runs in the 2003 CWC. He is followed closely by Matthew Hayden (659 in 2007), Rohit Sharma (658 in 2019), and David Warner (647 in 2019).Most Runs in a Single World Cup: (Pictured from left to right) Shakib Al Hasan, Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, David Warner

Who has the highest World Cup average for batters scoring over 450 runs?

Martin Crowe (114.00 average) in 1992 and Kumar Sangakkara (108.20) in 2015 had the best average among this group.

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India Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup (The Complete Guide): ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 India’s Fixtures

India Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup—The Complete Guide.

Attention all Indian cricket fans! We know you have been waiting for this moment eagerly – India’s cricket schedule for the 2023 World Cup has finally been announced (or has it? There have been so many changes to the World Cup schedule, it has been hard to keep track).

But you don’t worry, we got your back.

Here’s everything you need to know about India’s 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule.

Key Takeaways

  • India begin their opening match against Australia on October 8, 2023 and play their last group stage match against Netherlands on November 12, 2023.
  • The high stakes India vs Pakistan match is scheduled on October 14, 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
  • All of India’s matches are Day-Night affairs, scheduled to begin at 2 PM local time.

Cricket World Cup 2023 – India Fixtures

FixtureOppositionDate (Local Time)Venue
Ind vs AusAustraliaOctober 8, 2023 (2 PM)Chennai
Ind vs AfgAfghanistanOctober 11, 2023 (2 PM)Delhi
Ind vs PakPakistanOctober 14, 2023 (2 PM)Ahmedabad
Ind vs BangBangladeshOctober 19, 2023 (2 PM)Pune
Ind vs NZNew ZealandOctober 22, 2023 (2 PM)Dharamsala
Ind vs EngEnglandOctober 29, 2023 (2 PM)Lucknow
Ind vs SLSri LankaNovember 2, 2023 (2 PM)Mumbai
Ind vs SASouth AfricaNovember 5, 2023 (2 PM)Kolkata
Ind vs NethNetherlandsNovember 12, 2023 (2 PM)Bengaluru

Also Read: India vs Pakistan World Cup (The Ultimate Guide): Highest Run Scorer, Highest Wicket Taker, Records, and More!, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule (Complete Guide): What is the Schedule of Each Team for the 2023 ODI World Cup?

India Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup: List of India’s World Cup Fixtures

The ODI Super league is over, qualifying tournaments are done and dusted, and the World Cup is finally upon us. Since last time, there were a few T20 World Cups, a pandemic, and like 5 IPLs in between.

The format of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is a round robin format, same as 2019.

1. India vs. Australia – Oct 8, 2023

Ind vs Aus 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Chennai
  • Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Aus 2023 Preview

India’s opening match will be a cracker of a contest.

India’s World Cup campaign kicks off with a high-octane clash against the defending champions, Australia. This match is expected to set the tone for the rest of India’s campaign and it will be interesting to see how India’s top order fares against Australia’s world-class bowling attack. With the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, Australia’s fast bowlers will give India’s batsmen a testing time. However, India’s strong batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill, is more than capable of handling the Australian attack. This match will be a true test of both teams’ strength and should not be missed.

Both teams are dealing with injury concerns and the first match will set the tone for the rest of the World Cup.

Check Out: 2023 Cricket World Cup Australia Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which 15 players will make the final squad from the Preliminary Squad of 18?

2. India vs. Afghanistan – Oct 11, 2023

Ind vs Afg 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Delhi
  • Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Afg 2023 ODI Preview

India’s second match sees them take on Afghanistan, a relatively new entrant into the world of cricket. While Afghanistan’s cricketing pedigree is still growing, they have shown glimpses of their potential in recent years. India is the clear favorite in this match and is expected to dominate.

However, take Afghanistan lightly at your own peril. They have built depth outside of Rashid Khan & Mohammad Nabi. On a good day, Farooqi, Gurbaz, and Najibullah Zadran can blow any team away.

Check Out: Afghanistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of the 17-men will make the Afghanistan 2023 World Cup Squad?

3. India vs. Pakistan – Oct 14, 2023

Ind vs Pak 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Ahmedabad
  • Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Pak 2023 Preview

It’s the mother of all cricket battles – India vs. Pakistan! This match is the most anticipated clash of the World Cup and will have fans on the edge of their seats. India has had the upper hand over Pakistan in recent years, winning the last seven encounters between the two nations. However, a World Cup match is a completely different ball game, and Pakistan is more than capable of pulling off an upset (Pakistan are more settled coming into this World Cup and are the #1 ICC ODI side). Expect some fireworks on the field as both teams look to outdo each other.

Check Out: Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of these 18-men will make the Pakistan 2023 Cricket World Cup Squad?

4. India vs. Bangladesh – Oct 19, 2023

Ind vs Ban 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Pune
  • Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Ban 2023 Preview

Next up, India takes on Bangladesh in what is expected to be a closely contested match. Bangladesh wre one of the Top 2 teams in the ODI Super league. They have had captaincy issues, but this is the best chance for a story like Sri Lanka 1996 to repeat itself.

Bangladesh has been improving steadily over the years and has given some of the top teams a run for their money. India can ill afford to take Bangladesh lightly and will need to be at their best to come out on top. This match will be a test of India’s ability to adapt to different conditions and play against a well-rounded team.

Check Out: Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of the 19-men will make the Bangladesh 2023 World Cup Squad?

5. India vs. New Zealand – Oct 22, 2023

Ind vs NZ 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Dharamsala
  • Stadium: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs NZ 2023 Preview

India’s next opponent is New Zealand, a team that has been a thorn in India’s side in recent times. In other words, India’s nemesis. New Zealand has beaten India in their last two encounters, including the 2019 World Cup semifinal. India will be looking for revenge and will be hoping to set the record straight in this match. Expect a closely fought contest as both teams look to assert their dominance.

6. India vs. England – Oct 29, 2023

Ind vs Eng 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Lucknow
  • Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Eng 2023 Preview

Next up is England, a giant in today’s white ball cricket. England’s aggressive batting and strong bowling attack will pose a stiff challenge for India, but the Indian team is more than capable of matching England in all departments. This match could be a potential semifinal preview and both teams will be looking to lay down a marker.

Lets just say that if India win, that’ll considered an upset.

Check Out: 2023 Cricket World Cup England Squad (The Definitive Guide): Can England Continue their ODI Legacy?, Hitting Against the Spin Review: 5 Powerful Insights from the Book That Changed My Perspective Towards Cricket

7. India vs. Sri Lanka – Nov 2, 2023

Ind vs SL 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Mumbai
  • Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs SL 2023 Preview

India’s final Asian opponent in the group stages is Sri Lanka, a team that has been struggling for form in recent times. India has had the upper hand over Sri Lanka in their last few encounters and is expected to win this one too.

Wanindu Hasaranga in the form of his life, but Sri Lanka have more injury concerns than even India.

8. India vs. South Africa – Nov 5, 2023

Ind vs SA 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Kolkata
  • Stadium: Eden Gardens
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs SA 2023 Preview

Next, India takes on South Africa, a team that has been rebuilding after a disappointing World Cup campaign in 2019. This is one of the most settled ODI units South Africa has had in a long while. Expecting this to be a close encounter. Super Over, anyone?

Check Out: 2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which 15 players will make the final squad from the Preliminary Squad of 18?

9. India vs. Netherlands – Nov 12, 2023

Ind vs Neth 2023 ODI World Cup Details

  • Venue: Bengaluru
  • Stadium: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Ind vs Neth 2023 Preview

Assuming India makes it to the knockout stages, their first opponent will be Netherlands, a team that has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in over a decade. India is expected to win this match comfortably and progress to the knockout stages. This match will be a good opportunity for India to iron out any flaws in their game and prepare for the tougher challenges ahead.

If India do not make it to the semis, the young Netherlands have the potential to take down the host.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Knockout Stage

Semi-Finals Schedule

There are two semifinals and a final scheduled as follows.

1st Semi-Final – Nov 15, 2023

  • Venue: Mumbai
  • Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

2nd Semi-Final – Nov 16, 2023

  • Venue: Kolkata
  • Stadium: Eden Gardens
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

Final – Nov 19, 2023

  • Venue: Ahmedabad
  • Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
  • Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)

*Note: There may be reserve days scheduled for the semi-finals and finals in case of rain delays, just like the 2019 WC semi-final between India and NZ.

Finals Schedule

Final Thoughts

India’s 2023 World Cup schedule is one that has generated a lot of excitement and anticipation among fans. With tough opponents like Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand, India will need to be at their best to progress to the latter stages of the tournament. However, with a strong squad filled with talented batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders, India has a good chance of going all the way. As Indian cricket fans, we cannot wait for the tournament to begin and see our team in action. Here’s hoping for a successful campaign for Team India!

Do you think India can make the semifinal or the final? Let us know below!

Also check out our page that is entirely dedicated to the 2023 Cricket World Cup!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – India Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup

What are some of the key matches in India’s 2023 World Cup schedule?

Some of the key matches in India’s World Cup 2023 schedule include their clashes with traditional rivals Pakistan and Australia, as well as games against strong teams like England and New Zealand. These matches could be crucial in determining India’s progress in the tournament.

Which team could potentially pose the biggest challenge for India in the group stages of the World Cup 2023?

While all matches in the World Cup hold significant importance, England and New Zealand, who have both performed exceptionally well in recent years, could pose the biggest challenge for India during the group stages. These teams have balanced sides, with match-winners in both batting and bowling departments.

What are the expectations for India in the World Cup 2023?

Given the strength of the Indian squad, expectations are high for a strong performance in the World Cup 2023. The team is expected to progress to the knockout stages and has the potential to go all the way to the final. However, cricket is a game of uncertainties and the actual outcome will depend on how the team performs on the day.

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India World Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of these 15-men will make the India 2023 Cricket World Cup XI?

Let’s breakdown India World Cup 2023 squad.

Here is a quick preview: India is going with experience to help them go all the way in this upcoming World Cup.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from India World Cup 2023 ODI Squad

  • The average age of India Asia Cup 2023 squad is 32.7. India is going with a squad that has lots of experience but there are a couple of new faces as well. They have youngsters like Shubman Gill (24), and Ishan Kishan (25), On the other end of the spectrum, we have stalwarts like Ravichandran Ashwin (37), Virat Kohli (34) and Rohit Sharma (36).
  • The 15-member India’s World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 97 ODIs (1449 ODIs among 15 players). Virat Kohli (281), Rohit Sharma (251) & Ravindra Jadeja (186) are their most experienced players.
  • India’s squad composition is as follows: 7 proper batters (0 part time bowlers), 4 all-rounders, and 4 proper bowling options. In total, India has 8 bowling options (1 off spin, 1 left arm spin, 1 left arm wrist spin, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed. India do not have a leg-spinner or left arm pace bowler.
  • India has 2 left-handed batting options (Kishan) and two wicketkeeping options.

India Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Rohit SharmaBatter36
Shubman GillBatter24
Ishan KishanBatter/Wicketkeeper25
Virat KohliBatter34
Shreyas IyerBatter28
KL RahulBatter/Wicketkeeper31
Tilak Verma**Batter/Part-time off spin21
Suryakumar YadavBatter33
Hardik PandyaAll-Rounder/Right Arm Pace29
Ravindra JadejaAll-Rounder/Left Arm Spin34
Axar Patel*All-Rounder/Left Arm Spin29
Shardul ThakurAll-Rounder/Right Arm Pace31
Kuldeep YadavLeft Arm Wrist28
Jasprit BumrahRight Arm Pace29
Mohammad ShamiRight Arm Pace33
Mohammad SirajRight Arm Pace29
Prasidh Krishna**Right Arm Pace27
Ravichandran AshwinAll-Rounder/Right Arm Spin37
Sanju Samson**Batter/Wicketkeeper28

*injured, withdrawn from the squad

**not picked in the final squad

Also Read:

India Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Rohit Sharma (C)
  2. Shubman Gill
  3. Virat Kohli
  4. Shreyas Iyer
  5. KL Rahul
  6. Ravindra Jadeja
  7. Hardik Pandya
  8. Ravichandran Ashwin/Shardul Thakur (depending on condiions)
  9. Kuldeep Yadav
  10. Mohammad Siraj
  11. Jasprit Bumrah

Injury News

  • Rishabh Pant is indefinitely out after a horrific car accident.
  • Axar Patel has been ruled out due to quadriceps strains.
  • KL Rahul has been nursing a back injury since IPL 2023. Shreyas Iyer has been out since the beginning of the year due to a thigh injury. They both returned to the fold.
  • Jasprit Bumrah is returning after a back injury. Prasidh Krishna is returning from a back injury as well. They have both returned, but Krishna did not make it to the final squad.

10 India Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Shikhar Dhawan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi

Also Read: Indian Cricket Team Depth: List of Top 75 Players of Indian Cricket

3 Surprise Picks for India’s World Cup Squad

  • Tilak Verma, Mohammad Shami, Prasidh Krishna

How many players were also in India’s 2019 ODI World Cup Squad?

  • 8 (Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami)

India World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Rohit Sharma (C)

Role: Right Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 251/243
  • Runs: 10112, Best: 264
  • Average/SR: 48.85/90.52
  • 100/50: 30/52

Recent ODI Form: 12*, 11, 74*, 56, 53, 0, 81

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 36

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2. Shubman Gill

Role: Right Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 35/35
  • Runs: 1917, Best: 208
  • Average/SR: 66.10/102.84
  • 100/50: 6/9

Recent ODI Form: 10, 67*, 58, 19, 121, 27*, 74, 104

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 24

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3. Ishan Kishan (WK)

Role: Left Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 25/22
  • Runs: 886, Best: 210
  • 100/50: 1/7
  • Average/SR: 44.30/102.42
  • Catches/Stumpings: 13/2

Recent ODI Form: 82, 33, 5, 23*, 18, 31

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 25

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4. Virat Kohli

Role: Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 281/269
  • Runs: 13083, Best: 183
  • Average/SR: 57.38/93.78
  • 6100/50: 47/65

Recent ODI Form: 4, 122*, 3, 56

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 34

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5. Shreyas Iyer

Role: Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 47/42
  • Runs: 1801, Best: 113*
  • Average/SR: 46.17/97.88
  • 100/50: 3/14

Recent ODI Form: 14, 3, 105, 48

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 28

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6. KL Rahul (WK)

Role: Right Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper/#5/Occasional Opener

  • Matches/Innings: 61/58
  • Runs: 2291, Best: 112
  • 100/50: 6/15
  • Average/SR: 47.72/87.64
  • Catches/Stumpings: 40/4

Recent ODI Form: 111*, 39, 19, 58*, 52, 26

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 31

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7. Suryakumar Yadav

Role: Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 30/28
  • Runs: 667, Best: 72*
  • 100/50: 0/4
  • Average/SR: 27.79/105.70

Recent ODI Form: 26, 50, 72*, 8

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 33

Also Read: Is SuryaKumar Yadav the Most Complete 360 Player in T20 Cricket?

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8. Hardik Pandya (VC)

Role: All-Rounder (Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Pace)

  • Matches/Innings: 82/60
  • Runs: 1758, Best: 92*
  • Average/SR: 33.80/1120.21
  • 100/50: 0/11
  • Wickets: 79, Best: 4/24
  • Economy: 5.51

Recent ODI Form: 87, 5 & 1/34, 1/17, 1/14, 3/3

Last ODI: September 17, 2023

Age: 29

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9. Ravichandran Ashwin

Role: All-Rounder (Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Off-Spin)

  • Matches/Innings: 115/63
  • Runs: 707, Best: 65
  • Average/SR: 16.44/86.96
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Wickets: 155, Best: 4/25
  • Economy: 4.94

Recent ODI Form: 1/47, 3/41

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 37

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10. Ravindra Jadeja

Role: All-Rounder (Left Arm Spin, Left Hand Bat)

  • Matches/Innings: 186/127
  • Runs: 2636, Best: 87
  • Average/SR: 32.14/84.43
  • 100/50: 0/13
  • Wickets: 204, Best: 5/36
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 7/1
  • Economy: 4.92

Recent ODI Form: 14, 4, 7, 3*, 13*, 35 & 3/40, 0/26, 2/33, 1/53, 1/51, 3/42, 0/61

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 34

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11. Axar Patel *

*injured, withdrawn from the tournament

Role: All-Rounder (Left Arm Spin/ Left Hand Bat)

  • Matches/Innings: 52/32
  • Runs: 513, Best: 64*
  • Average/SR: 18.77/102.48
  • 100/50: 0/2
  • Wickets: 58, Best: 3/24
  • Economy: 4.51

Recent ODI Form: 21, 2*, 29*, 2, 1 & 1/16, 0/25, 2/57, 0/4

Last ODI: July 29, 2023

Age: 29

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12. Shardul Thakur

Role: All-Rounder (Right Arm Pace/Right Hand Bat)

  • Matches/Innings: 44/43
  • Runs: 329, Best: 50*
  • Average/SR: 17.31/105.11
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Wickets: 63, Best: 4/37
  • Economy: 6.24

Recent ODI Form: 1, 16, 3, 11 & 1/14, 3/42, 4/37, 1/26, 1/16, 3/65, 0/78, 0/35

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 31

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13. Kuldeep Yadav

Role: Left Arm Wrist Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 90/87
  • Wickets: 152, Best: 6/25
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 7/2
  • Economy: 5.13

Recent ODI Form: 0/34, 5/25, 4/43, 0/1, 2/48

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 28

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14. Jasprit Bumrah

Role: Right Arm Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 78/77
  • Wickets: 129, Best: 6/19
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 5/2
  • Economy: 4.67

Recent ODI Form: 1/18, 2/30, 1/23, 1/43, 3/81

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 29

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15. Mohammad Shami

Role: Right Arm Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 94/93
  • Wickets: 171, Best: 5/51
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 9/2
  • Economy: 5.57

Recent ODI Form: 1/29, 2/32, 5/51, 1/39

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 33

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16. Mohammad Siraj

Role: Right Arm Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 30/29
  • Wickets: 54, Best: 6/21
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 2/1
  • Economy: 4.87

Recent ODI Form: 3/61, 0/23, 1/17, 6/21, 1/68

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 29

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17. Prasidh Krishna**

**not picked in the final World Cup squad

Role: Right Arm Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 14/14
  • Wickets: 25, Best: 4/12
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 2/0
  • Economy: 5.32

Recent ODI Form: 0/48, 0/62, 1/30, 3/50, 1/28

Last ODI: August 20, 2022

Age: 27

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18. Sanju Samson **

**Not picked in the final WC squad

Role: Right Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 13/12
  • Runs: 390, Best: 86*
  • 100/50: 0/3
  • Average/SR: 55.71/104.00
  • Catches/Stumpings: 7/2

Recent ODI Form: 86*, 30*, 2*, 36, 9, 51

Last ODI: August 1, 2023

Age: 28

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7. Tilak Verma **

**Not picked in the final WC squad

Role: Left Hand Bat/Right Arm Off spin

*Has not yet debuted in ODIs, played 7 T20Is

List A Record

  • Matches/Innings: 25/25
  • Runs: 1236, Best: 156*
  • 100/50: 5/5
  • Average/SR: 56.18/101.64

Age: 21

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Final Thoughts

Usually with India’s squads, you have a feeling of how the campaign is going to go.

This time, I cannot really say. With an overkill of cricket, ODIs have been squeezed out of the ODI calendar.

Add to that, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna are just coming out of injury, Tilak Verma has not played a single ODI, and Shami hasn’t played for a while. At the same time, there is discussion about who didnt’t make the squad, Yuzvendra Chahal & one of the off-spin options.

This is still a great squad, with a mix of youth & experience. My only concern is the lack of match time, recurring injuries, and relative instability.

But with home advantage, you never know. Can India repeat the magic of 2011? Have your say in the comments below!

Sources: Press Release – Cricinfo

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Frequently Asked Questions – India World Cup 2023 Squad

What is the average age of India’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

The average age of India Asia Cup 2023 squad is 32.7. India is going with a squad that has lots of experience but there are a couple of new faces as well. They have youngsters like Shubman Gill (24), and Ishan Kishan (25), On the other end of the spectrum, we have stalwarts like Virat Kohli (34) and Rohit Sharma (36).

Who is selected for India’s 2023 Cricket World Cup and India Asia Cup 2023 squad?

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, and Suryakumar Yadav made it in India’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.India World Cup 2023 Squad: (From left to right) Pictured - Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja

Can India win the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Yes, India can win the 2023 ODI World Cup if they make full use of home conditions and home injuries do not occur anymore.

Will Bumrah play the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Yes, it seems that Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his injury and will play in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. Bumrah has been selected for the 2023 Asia Cup squad.

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India vs Pakistan World Cup (The Ultimate Guide): Highest Run Scorer, Highest Wicket Taker, Records, and More!

India vs Pakistan World Cup Match is exactly 64 days away.

Now that we FINALLY have the 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule, we can discuss the magic moments, rivalries, history, and records.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways

  • India and Pakistan have gone head-to-head 7 times in the ODI Cricket World Cup (Men’s). India has won all 7 out of 7 (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, 2019).
  • Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Saeed Anwar (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.
  • The highest score in Indo-Pak matches is Rohit Sharma’s 140, followed by Virat Kohli’s 107, Saeed Anwar’s 101, and Sachin Tendulkar’s 98. On the bowling side, Venkatesh Prasad’s 5/27, Wahab Riaz’a 5/46, Sohail Khan’s 5/55, and Mohammad Shami’s 4/35 are the best figures.
  • In each of the seven occasions, the team that won the toss chose to bowl first and six times, it was won by the team batting first. Only in 2003, did a team win chasing.
  • Sachin Tendulkar has won the player of the match award in India-Pakistan World Cup matches thrice, while Navjot Sidhu, Venkatesh Prasad, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma and have each won the award once.

Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule (Complete Guide): What is the Schedule of Each Team for the 2023 ODI World Cup?, Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) India Australia Test Series: The Definitive Guide (Updated 2023), Complete History, Most Runs, Most Wickets, and BGT 2023 Schedule

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History of India vs Pakistan World Cup at a Glance

World CupWinnerCityResultPlayer of the Match
1992 (Group Stage)IndiaSydneyWon by 43 RunsSachin Tendulkar
1996 (Quarter-Final)IndiaBangaloreWon by 39 RunsNavjot Sidhu
1999 (Super Six)IndiaManchesterWon by 47 RunsVenkatesh Prasad
2003 (Group Stage)IndiaCenturionWon by 6 WicketsSachin Tendulkar
2011 (Semi-Final)IndiaMohaliWon by 29 RunsSachin Tendulkar
2015 (Group Stage)IndiaAdelaideWon by 76 RunsVirat Kohli
2019 (Group Stage)IndiaManchesterWon by 89 RunsRohit Sharma

List of India-Pakistan World Cup Matches

1. Ind vs Pak, 1992 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 43 Runs

India Score: 216/7 (49)

Pakistan Score: 173/10 (48;1)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Stats

  • Most Runs: Aamer Sohail – 62 (95)
    • Sachin Tendulkar 54* (62), Ajay Jadeja – 46 (77), Javed Miandad – 40 (110)
  • Most Wickets: Mushtaq Ahmed – 3/59
    • Manoj Prabhakar – 2/22, Kapil Dev – 2/30, Sachin Tendulkar – 2/37, Javagal Srinath – 2/37, Aaqib Javed – 2/28

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Details

  • Date: 4 March 1992
  • Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia
  • Toss:, India won the toss and chose to bowl first

The Story & Memorable Moments

This match will forever be remembered for Javed Miandad’s jumping imitation of Kiran More. Other than that, it was a slow-moving affair. Young Tendulkar’s match-winning fifty and Kapil Dev’s finishing prowess did the job for India despite Mushtaq Ahmed’s double wicket over. Pakistan responded with a slow but steady 88-run partnership between Miandad & Sohail but would collapse from 105/2 to 173 all out.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Benson & Hedges World Cup 1991/92, 16th Match at Sydney, March 04, 1992

Video Highlights: World Cup 1992 Match 16 India v Pakistan @ Sydney Highlights. – YouTube

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2. Ind vs Pak, 1996 Cricket World Cup, Quarter-Finals

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 39 Runs

India Score: 287/8 (50)

Pakistan Score: 248/9 (49)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Stats

  • Most Runs: Navjot Sidhu – 93 (115)
    • Aamer Sohail – 55 (46), Saeed Anwar – 48 (32), Ajay Jadeja – 45 (25), Saleem Malik – 38 (50), Javed Miandad – 38 (64)
  • Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 3/45
    • Anil Kumble – 3/48, Mushtaq Ahmed – 2/56, Waqar Younis – 2/67

Player of the Match: Navjot Singh Sidhu (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Details

  • Date: 9 March 1996
  • Ground: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

This game provided us with one of the most iconic India-Pakistan memories: Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamer Sohail. Chasing 289 in the World Cup quarterfinals on the back of Sidhu’s brilliance and steady contribution from the rest of India’s Top 6, the match hung in balance after Pakistan had 84 runs on the board after just 10 overs. After Saeed Anwar departed, Sohail was still looking aggressive.

Sohail vs Prasad ball 1 – hit through the covers and Sohail pointed to Prasad where the ball went. The next ball, CLEAN BOWLED! This is what India-Pakistan games are for. Memories we will cherish forever.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Wills World Cup 1995/96, 2nd QF at Bengaluru, March 09, 1996

Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan – 1996 Cricket World Cup – Highlights – YouTube

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3. Ind vs Pak, 1999 Cricket World Cup, Super Six

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 47 Runs

India Score: 227/6 (50)

Pakistan Score: 180/10 (45.3)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Stats

  • Most Runs: Rahul Dravid – 61 (89)
    • Mohammad Azharuddin – 59 (77), Sachin Tendulkar – 45 (65), Inzamam-ul-Haq – 41 (93), Saeed Anwar – 36 (44)
  • Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 5/27
    • Javagal Srinath – 3/37, Wasim Akram – 2/27, Azhar Mahmood – 2/35, Anil Kumble – 2/43

Player of the Match: Venkatesh Prasad (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Details

  • Date: 8 June 1999
  • Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Yet another Venkatesh Prasad special. Dravid, Azharuddin, and Tendulkar each played decent knocks, and Srinath-Prasad’s eight wickets together sealed the victory in a low-scoring contest.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC World Cup 1999, 4th Super at Manchester, June 08, 1999

Video Highlights: India Vs Pakistan – 1999 Cricket World Cup – Full Highlights – YouTube

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4. Ind vs Pak, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 6 wickets

Pakistan Score: 273/7 (50)

India Score: 276/4 (45.4)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Stats

  • Most Runs: Saeed Anwar – 101 (126)
    • Sachin Tendulkar – 98 (75), Yuvraj Singh – 50* (53), Rahul Dravid – 44* (76)
  • Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan – 2/46
    • Ashish Nehra – 2/74, Waqar Younis – 2/71

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Details

  • Date: 1 March 2003
  • Ground: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
  • Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

If I had to pick one shot from an India-Pakistan World Cup match, it is Sachin Tendulkar’s epic upper cut against Shoaib Akhtar for a six! This time, Pakistan put int one heck of a battle. Saeed Anwar led the charge with a century, but India chased 275 with 4 overs to spare thanks to Tendulkar’s tremendous knock. Yuvraj Singh & Rahul Dravid did the rest and took India home with a steady 99-run partnership.

Scorecard: PAK vs IND, ICC World Cup 2002/03, 36th Match at Centurion, March 01, 2003

Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan 2003 World Cup Match Full Highlights – Must Watch – YouTube

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5. Ind vs Pak, 2011 Cricket World Cup, Semi-Finals

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 29 Runs

India Score: 260/9 (50)

Pakistan Score: 231 (49.5)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Stats

  • Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar – 85 (115)
    • Misbah-ul-Haq – 56 (75), Mohammad Hafeez – 43 (59), Virender Sehwag – 38 (25), Suresh Raina – 36* (39)
  • Most Wickets: Wahab Riaz – 5/46
    • Ashish Nehra – 2/33, Munaf Patel – 2/40, Harbhajan Singh – 2/43, Saeed Ajmal – 2/44, Yuvraj Singh – 2/57, Zaheer Khan – 2/58

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Details

  • Date: 30 March 2011
  • Ground: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, India
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Although Sachin scored an 85 in this match (with dropped catches & review system coming to his rescue, my favorite two memories from this match are – Suresh Raina’s clutch cameo & Wahab’ Riaz’s inswinging yorker to dismiss Yuvraj Singh, the man of the tournament, for a golden duck.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 2nd Semi-Final at Chandigarh, March 30, 2011

Video Highlights: India defeat Pakistan to reach the 2011 WC Finals

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6. Ind vs Pak, 2015 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 76 Runs

India Score: 300/7 (50)

Pakistan Score: 224/10 (47)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Stats

  • Most Runs: Virat Kohli – 107 (126)
    • Misbah-ul-Haq – 76 (84), Suresh Raina – 74 (56), Shikhar Dhawan – 73 (76), Ahmed Shehzad – 47 (73)
  • Most Wickets: Sohail Khan – 5/55
    • Mohammad Shami – 4/35, Mohit Sharma – 2/35, Umesh Yadav – 2/50

Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Details

  • Date: 15 February 2015
  • Ground: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Virat Kohli’s love affair with Adelaide & Australia continued. Kohli’s century as well as India’s crunch ICC players – Dhawan & Raina came to the party with quick 70s. Sohail Khan starred with the ball for Pakistan with 5 wickets, but no one apart from Misbah stood up with the bat as India won by a mammoth 76 runs. It was also the beginning of the brief but brilliant bowling partnership between Umesh-Mohit Sharma, and Mohammad Shami.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 4th Match, Pool B at Adelaide, February 15, 2015

Video Highlights: India v Pakistan Match Highlights 15th March 2015 (icc-cricket.com)

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7. Ind vs Pak, 2019 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 89 Runs (D/L Method)

India Score: 33/5 (50)

Pakistan Score: 212/6 (40) – Revised Target: 302 (40)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Stats

  • Most Runs: Rohit Sharma – 140 (113)
    • Virat Kohli – 77 (65), Fakhar Zaman – 62 (75), KL Rahul – 57 (78), Babar Azam – 48 (57), Imad Wasim – 46* (39)
  • Most Wickets: Mohammad Amir – 3/47
    • Kuldeep Yadav – 2/32, Vijay Shankar – 2/22, Hardik Pandya – 2/44

Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Details

  • Date: 16 June 2019
  • Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
  • Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

We can safely say that this was one of the more one-sided India-Pakistan matches. When Kuldeep Yadav bowled one of the balls of the tournament to dismiss Babar Azam for 48, it was all but over in the 24th over. Earlier, India had bludgeoned 336 runs with the help of Rohit Sharma’s magnificent 140, Kohli’s 77, and KL Rahul’s 57. Although Amir took 3 wickets, it just wasn’t the same as the 2016 T20 Asia Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy battle. Oh yeah, and all the rain delays took away from the drama as well.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 22nd match at Manchester, June 16, 2019

Video Highlight: Rohit Sharma Hits 140! | India v Pakistan – Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – YouTube

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Who has Scored the Most Runs in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Run Scorers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches

PlayerCountryMatchesRunsBest100s/50sAverage/Strike Rate
Sachin TendulkarIndia5313980/378.25/83.24
Virat KohliIndia31931071/164.33/91.03
Saeed AnwarPakistan31851011/061.66/91.58
Rohit SharmaIndia21551401/077.50/116.54
Misbah-ul-HaqPakistan2132760/266.00/82.50
Mohammad AzharuddinIndia2118590/139.33/80.27
Aamer SohailPakistan2117620/258.50/82.97
Suresh RainaIndia2110740/1110.00/115.78
Rahul DravidIndia2105610/1105.00/63.63
Ajay JadejaIndia397460/032.33/83.62

Who has Taken the Most Wickets in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Wicket-Takers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches

PlayerCountryMatchesWicketsBest4-fer/5-ferAverage/Economy
Venkatesh PrasadIndia285/270/19.00/3.69
Javagal SrinathIndia473/370/025.14/5.00
Wahab RiazPakistan375/460/123.71/5.53
Anil KumbleIndia353/480/028.40/4.73
Mushtaq AhmedPakistan253/590/023.00/5.75
Sohail KhanPakistan155/550/111.00/5.50
Zaheer KhanIndia242/460/026.00/5.24
Mohammad ShamiIndia144/351/08.75/3.88
Ashish NehraIndia242/330/026.75/5.35
Waqar YounisPakistan242/670/034.50/7.39

Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match

When is Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match?

India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time. Mark your calendars.

Where will be the 2023 World Cup Ind vs Pak match be held?

The Ind-Pak 2023 WC match will be held in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

Final Thoughts

Let’s be honest. India-Pakistan WC matches have rarely been competitive. There have been moments of enertainment – think Venkatesh Prasad-Sohail, Tendulkar vs Shoaib, Kohli & Rohit’s hundreds, and Wahab Riaz’s 5-fer.

However, with the memorable 2022 T20 World Cup match, the hype is right up there.

The new generation of Pakistan cricket promises to make this a more even contest – Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rizwan, Shadab, Rauf, and more. For India, this may be the final chance for the likes of Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli.

Whatever happens, whatever the result, I hope the game is played in great spirit, the crowd has a good & safe time, and we get to see a competitive, edge-of-the-seat contest.

That’s all from me. What do you think? Type your prediction below – who do you think will win this upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup match, Pakistan or India?

Pakistan vs India World Cup – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is India vs Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time

Who has scored the most runs in India-Pakistan World Cup matches?

Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Rohit Sharma (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.

Who has taken the most wickets in India-Pakistan World Cup matches?

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How Many Test Centuries has Virat Kohli Scored? (The Complete Guide) List of Virat Kohli’s 29 Test Centuries

How many Test centuries has Virat Kohli scored? Who is Kohli’s favorite opponent?

How many Tests did India win while Kohli hits three figures?

All of these answers and much more. Here is your complete guide on Virat Kohli Test centuries.

Key Takeaways

  • Virat Kohli currently has 29 Test centuries. He is tied with Sir Donald Bradman and is #16 in the all-time Test centuries list.
  • His most successful year was 2018: 5 hundreds (5 fifties), 2017 – 5 (1), 2016 – 4 (2), and 2014 – 4 (2). On the other hand, Kohli had his worst Test century drought between 2020-2022 & 2011.
  • Kohli has scored 14 centuries in India, 6 in Australia, two each in South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies, and one in New Zealand.
  • Kohli’s favorite Test opponent is Australia (8), England & Sri Lanka (5), and New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies (3), and Bangladesh (2).
  • He had a golden run during his captaincy. Virat Kohli scored 20 hundreds as a captain and only nine centuries as a non-captain.
  • Kohli has scored 15 hundreds in the second innings, 9 100s in the 1st innings, 3 100s in the 3rd innings, and only two hundreds in the 4th innings.
  • India won 13 Tests when Kohli scored a century, 9 in a drawn match, and 7 in a losing cause.
  • Vrat Kohli has won 8 player of the match awards in the 29 Tests he scored a century.

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Virat Kohli’s Top 10 Test Scores

  1. 254* vs South Africa, Pune, 2019
  2. 243 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi, 2017
  3. 235 vs England, Wankhede, 2016
  4. 213 vs Sri Lanka, Nagpur, 2017
  5. 211 vs New Zealand, Indore, 2016
  6. 204 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2017
  7. 200 vs West Indies, North Sound, 2016
  8. 186 vs Australia, Ahmedabad, 2023
  9. 169 vs Australia, Melbourne, 2014
  10. 167 vs England, Visakhapatnam, 2016

List of Virat Kohli Test Centuries

1. 116 vs Australia (2012)

  • Score: 116 (213)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Adelaide

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, India tour of Australia 2011/12, 4th Test at Adelaide, January 24 – 28, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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2. 103 vs New Zealand (2012)

  • Score: 103 (193)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Bengaluru

*Player of the Match (POTM)

Scorecard: NZ vs IND, New Zealand tour of India 2012, 2nd Test at Bengaluru, August 31 – September 03, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

3. 103 vs England (2013)

  • Score: 103 (295)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Nagpur

Scorecard: ENG vs IND, England tour of India 2012/13, 4th Test at Nagpur, December 13 – 17, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

4. 107 vs Australia (2013)

  • Score: 107 (206)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Chennai

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Australia tour of India 2012/13, 1st Test at Chennai, February 22 – 26, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

5. 119 vs South Africa (2013)

  • Score: 119 (181)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Johannesburg

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SA, India tour of South Africa 2013/14, 1st Test at Johannesburg, December 18 – 22, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

6. 105* vs New Zealand (2014)

  • Score: 105* (135)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Wellington

Scorecard: NZ vs IND, India tour of New Zealand 2013/14, 2nd Test at Wellington, February 14 – 18, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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7. 115 vs Australia (2014)

  • Score: 115 (184)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Adelaide

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014/15, 1st Test at Adelaide, December 09 – 13, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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8. 141 vs Australia (2014)

  • Score: 141 (175)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Adelaide

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014/15, 1st Test at Adelaide, December 09 – 13, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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9. 169 vs Australia (2014)

  • Score: 169 (272)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Melbourne

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014/15, 3rd Test at Melbourne, December 26 – 30, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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10. 147 vs Australia (2015)

  • Score: 147 (230)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sydney

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014/15, 4th Test at Sydney, January 06 – 10, 2015 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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11. 103 vs Sri Lanka (2015)

  • Score: 103 (191)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Galle

Scorecard: SL vs IND, India tour of Sri Lanka 2015, 1st Test at Galle, August 12 – 15, 2015 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

12. 200 vs West Indies (2016)

  • Score: 200 (283)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: North Sound

Scorecard: IND vs WI, India tour of WI 2016, 1st Test at North Sound, July 21 – 24, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

13. 211 vs New Zealand (2016)

  • Score: 211 (366)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Indore

Scorecard: IND vs NZ, NZ tour of India 2016/17, 3rd Test at Indore, October 08 – 11, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

14. 167 vs England (2016)

  • Score: 167 (267)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Visakhapatnam

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs ENG, England tour of India 2016/17, 2nd Test at Visakhapatnam, November 17 – 21, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

15. 235 vs England (2016)

  • Score:
  • Opposition:
  • Venue:

*POTM

Scorecard: ENG vs IND, England tour of India 2016/17, 4th Test at Mumbai, December 08 – 12, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

16. 204 vs Bangladesh (2017)

  • Score: 204 (246)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Hyderabad

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs BAN, Bangladesh tour of India 2016/17, Only Test at Hyderabad, February 09 – 13, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

17. 103* vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 103* (136)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Galle

Scorecard: IND vs SL, SL v IND 2017, 1st Test at Galle, July 26 – 29, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

18. 104* vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 104* (119)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Eden Gardens

Scorecard: IND vs SL, SL in INDIA 2017/18, 1st Test at Kolkata, November 16 – 20, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

19. 213 vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 213 (267)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Nagpur

*POTM

Scorecard: SL vs IND, SL in INDIA 2017/18, 2nd Test at Nagpur, November 24 – 27, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

20. 243 vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 243 (287)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Delhi

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, SL in INDIA 2017/18, 3rd Test at Delhi, December 02 – 06, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

21. 153 vs South Africa (2018)

  • Score: 153 (217)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Centurion

Scorecard: SA vs IND, South Africa v India 2018 2017/18, 2nd Test at Centurion, January 13 – 17, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

22. 149 vs England (2018)

  • Score: 149 (225)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Birmingham

Scorecard: ENG vs IND, India tour of England 2018, 1st Test at Birmingham, August 01 – 04, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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23. 103 vs England (2018)

  • Score: 103 (197)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Nottingham

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs ENG, India tour of England 2018, 3rd Test at Nottingham, August 18 – 22, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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24. 139 vs West Indies (2018)

  • Score: 139 (230)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Rajkot

Scorecard: IND vs WI, West Indies in India 2018/19, 1st Test at Rajkot, October 04 – 06, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

25. 123 vs Australia (2018)

  • Score: 123 (257)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Perth

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, INDIA in AUS 2018/19, 2nd Test at Perth, December 14 – 18, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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26. 254* vs South Africa (2019)

  • Score: 254* (336)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Pune

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SA, ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021, 2nd Test at Pune, October 10 – 13, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

27. 136 vs Bangladesh (2019)

  • Score: 136 (194)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Eden Gardens

Scorecard: BAN vs IND, ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021, 2nd Test at Kolkata, November 22 – 24, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

28. 186 vs Australia (2023)

  • Score: 186 (364)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Ahmedabad

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Australia in India 2022/23, 4th Test at Ahmedabad, March 09 – 13, 2023 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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29. 121 vs West Indies (2023)

  • Score: 121 (206)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Port of Spain

Scorecard: IND vs WI, India in West Indies 2023, 2nd Test at Port of Spain, July 20 – 24, 2023 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions – Virat Kohli Test Centuries

How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored in Test cricket?

Virat Kohli has scored 29 centuries in Test cricket.Virat Kohli Test century - Photo of Kohli celebrating his century in England in 2018.

How many Test centuries has Virat Kohli scored against Australia?

Virat Kohli has scored 8 Test centuries against Australia and six of them in Australia.

How many centuries did Kohli score has a Test captain?

Kohli scored 20 centuries as the Indian Test captain.

Has Virat Kohli scored a Test century at Lord’s?

No, Virat Kohli has not scored a Test century at Lord’s. He has scored a century in Birmingham and Nottingham.

What is Virat Kohli’s highest score in Test cricket?

Virat Kohli’s highest score in Test cricket is 254* vs South Africa in Pune (2019).

How many double centuries has Virat Kohli scored?

Virat Kohli has scored seven double centuries in Test cricket (254*, 243, 235, 213, 211, 204, 200).

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How Many ODI Centuries has Virat Kohli Scored? (The Complete Guide) List of Virat Kohli’s 47 ODI Centuries

How many ODI centuries has Virat Kohli scored? Where did he score them? How many player of the match awards did Kohli win while scoring centuries?

Here is everything you need to know about Virat Kohli ODI centuries right here.

Key Takeaways

  • Virat Kohli currently has 47 ODI centuries, only second to Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.
  • Kohli’s most successful year with ODI centuries was 2017: 6 hundreds (7 fifties), 2018 – 6 (3), 2018 – 5 (7), and 2012 – 5 (3). 2008, 2021, and 2020 were his least favorite years with zero centuries.
  • Kohli has scored 21 centuries in India, 6 in Bangladesh, 5 each in Australia & Sri Lanka, 4 in West Indies, 3 in South Africa, and one each in England, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe.
  • His favorite opponent is Sri Lanka (10), West Indies (9), and Australia (8).
  • Kohli won the player of the match awards in 29 out of the 47 ODIs he scored centuries in.
  • Virat Kohli has scored 21 hundreds at home, 21 away, and 5 neutral. Most importantly, Virat Kohli has scored 21 centuries while batting first and 26 centuries while chasing.
  • Kohli scored 21 centuries as captain and 26 centuries not as captain. In addition, India won 38 times Kohli scored a century, lost 7 times, and tied in one match.

Also Read: Virat Kohli Net Worth 2023, Virat Kohli’s 25 Best Innings Across International Formats (RANKED), Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s, 5 Ways Captain Virat Kohli Transformed Indian Cricket, Most Centuries in International Cricket Across Formats: Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar’s Record of Hundred 100s?, How Many Test Centuries has Virat Kohli Scored? (The Complete Guide) List of Virat Kohli’s 29 Test Centuries

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Virat Kohli’s Top 10 ODI Scores

  1. 183 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2012
  2. 166* vs Sri Lanka, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
  3. 160* vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2018
  4. 157* vs West Indies, Visakhapatnam, 2018
  5. 154* vs New Zealand, Mohali, 2016
  6. 140 vs West Indies, Guwahati, 2016
  7. 139* vs Sri Lanka, Ranchi, 2014
  8. 138 vs South Africa, Chennai, 2015
  9. 136 vs Bangladesh, Fatullah, 2014
  10. 133* vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012

List of Virat Kohli ODI Centuries

1. 107 vs Sri Lanka (2009)

  • Score: 107 (114)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Eden Gardens

Scorecard: SL vs IND, Sri Lanka tour of India 2009/10, 4th ODI at Kolkata, December 24, 2009 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

2. 102* vs Bangladesh (2010)

  • Score: 102* (128)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Mirpur

*Player of the Match (POTM)

Scorecard: BAN vs IND, Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh 2009/10, 6th Match at Dhaka, January 11, 2010 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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3. 118 vs Australia (2010)

  • Score: 118 (121)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Visakhapatnam

*POTM

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Australia tour of India [Sep-Oct 2010] 2010/11, 2nd ODI at Visakhapatnam, October 20, 2010 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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4. 105 vs New Zealand (2010)

  • Score: 105 (104)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Guwahati

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs NZ, New Zealand tour of India [Nov 2010] 2010/11, 1st ODI at Guwahati, November 28, 2010 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

5. 100* vs Bangladesh (2011)

  • Score: 100* (83)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Mirpur

Scorecard: IND vs BAN, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 1st Match, Group B at Dhaka, February 19, 2011 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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6. 107 vs England (2011)

  • Score: 107 (93)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Cardiff

Scorecard: IND vs ENG, India tour of England 2011, 5th ODI at Cardiff, September 16, 2011 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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7. 112* vs England (2011)

  • Score: 112* (98)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Delhi

*POTM

Scorecard: ENG vs IND, England tour of India 2011/12, 2nd ODI at Delhi, October 17, 2011 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

8. 117 vs West Indies (2011)

  • Score: 117 (123)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Visakhapatnam

*POTM

Scorecard: WI vs IND, West Indies tour of India 2011/12, 2nd ODI at Visakhapatnam, December 02, 2011 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

9. 133* vs Sri Lanka (2012)

  • Score: 133* (86)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Hobart

*POTM

Scorecard: SL vs IND, Commonwealth Bank Series 2011/12, 11th Match at Hobart, February 28, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

10. 108 vs Sri Lanka (2012)

  • Score: 108 (120)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Mirpur

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, Asia Cup 2011/12, 2nd Match at Dhaka, March 13, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

11. 183 vs Pakistan (2012)

  • Score: 183 (148)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Mirpur

*POTM

Scorecard: PAK vs IND, Asia Cup 2011/12, 5th Match at Dhaka, March 18, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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12. 106 vs Sri Lanka (2012)

  • Score: 106 (113)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Hambantota

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, India tour of Sri Lanka 2012, 1st ODI at Hambantota, July 21, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

13. 128* vs Sri Lanka (2012)

  • Score: 128* (119)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Colombo (RPS)

*POTM

Scorecard: SL vs IND, India tour of Sri Lanka 2012, 4th ODI at Colombo, July 31, 2012 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

14. 102 vs West Indies (2013)

  • Score: 102 (83)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Port of Spain

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs WI, West Indies Tri-Nation Series 2013, 4th Match at Port of Spain, July 05, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

15. 115 vs Zimbabwe (2013)

  • Score: 115 (108)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Harare

*POTM

Scorecard: ZIM vs IND, India tour of Zimbabwe 2013, 1st ODI at Harare, July 24, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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16. 100* vs Australia (2013)

  • Score: 100* (52)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Jaipur

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Australia tour of India 2013/14, 2nd ODI at Jaipur, October 16, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

17. 115* vs Australia (2013)

  • Score: 115* (66)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Nagpur

*POTM

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, Australia tour of India 2013/14, 6th ODI at Nagpur, October 30, 2013 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

18. 123 vs New Zealand (2014)

  • Score: 123 (111)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Napier

Scorecard: NZ vs IND, India tour of New Zealand 2013/14, 1st ODI at Napier, January 19, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

19. 136 vs Bangladesh (2014)

  • Score: 136 (122)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Fatullah

*POTM

Scorecard: BAN vs IND, Asia Cup 2013/14, 2nd Match at Fatullah, February 26, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

20. 127 vs West Indies (2014)

  • Score: 127 (114)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Dharamsala

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs WI, West Indies tour of India 2014/15, 4th ODI at Dharamsala, October 17, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

21. 139* vs Sri Lanka (2014)

  • Score: 139* (126)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Ranchi

Scorecard: SL vs IND, Sri Lanka tour of India 2014/15, 5th ODI at Ranchi, November 16, 2014 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

22. 107 vs Pakistan (2015)

  • Score: 107 (126)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Adelaide

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 4th Match, Pool B at Adelaide, February 15, 2015 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

23. 138 vs South Africa (2015)

  • Score: 138 (140)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Chennai

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SA, South Africa tour of India 2015/16, 4th ODI at Chennai, October 22, 2015 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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24. 117 vs Australia (2016)

  • Score: 117 (117)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Melbourne

Scorecard: IND vs AUS, India tour of Australia 2015/16, 3rd ODI at Melbourne, January 17, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

25. 106 vs Australia (2016)

  • Score: 106 (92)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Canberra

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, India tour of Australia 2015/16, 4th ODI at Canberra, January 20, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

26. 154* vs New Zealand (2016)

  • Score: 154* (134)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Mohali

*POTM

Scorecard: NZ vs IND, NZ tour of India 2016/17, 3rd ODI at Chandigarh, October 23, 2016 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

27. 122 vs England (2017)

  • Score: 122 (105)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Pune

Scorecard: ENG vs IND, England tour of India 2016/17, 1st ODI at Pune, January 15, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

28. 111* vs West Indies (2017)

  • Score: 111* (115)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Kingston

*POTM

Scorecard: WI vs IND, WI v IND 2017, 5th ODI at Kingston, July 06, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

29. 131 vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 131 (96)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Colombo (RPS)

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, SL v IND 2017, 4th ODI at Colombo, August 31, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

30. 110* vs Sri Lanka (2017)

  • Score: 110* (116)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Colombo (RPS)

Scorecard: SL vs IND, SL v IND 2017, 5th ODI at Colombo, September 03, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

31. 121 vs New Zealand (2017)

  • Score: 121 (125)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Wankhede

Scorecard: IND vs NZ, New Zealand in India 2017/18, 1st ODI at Mumbai, October 22, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

32. 113 vs New Zealand (2017)

  • Score: 113 (106)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Kanpur

Scorecard: IND vs NZ, New Zealand in India 2017/18, 3rd ODI at Kanpur, October 29, 2017 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

33. 112 vs South Africa (2018)

  • Score: 112 (119)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Durban

*POTM

Scorecard: SA vs IND, South Africa v India 2018 2017/18, 1st ODI at Durban, February 01, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

34. 160* vs South Africa (2018)

  • Score: 160* (159)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Cape Town

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SA, South Africa v India 2018 2017/18, 3rd ODI at Cape Town, February 07, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

35. 129* vs South Africa (2018)

  • Score: 129* (96)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Centurion

*POTM

Scorecard: SA vs IND, South Africa v India 2018 2017/18, 6th ODI at Centurion, February 16, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

36. 140 vs West Indies (2018)

  • Score: 140 (107)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Guwahati

*POTM

Scorecard: WI vs IND, West Indies in India 2018/19, 1st ODI at Guwahati, October 21, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

37. 157* vs West Indies (2018)

  • Score: 157* (129)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Visakhapatnam

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs WI, West Indies in India 2018/19, 2nd ODI at Visakhapatnam, October 24, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

38. 107 vs West Indies (2018)

  • Score: 107 (119)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Pune

Scorecard: WI vs IND, West Indies in India 2018/19, 3rd ODI at Pune, October 27, 2018 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

39. 104 vs Australia (2019)

  • Score: 104 (112)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Adelaide

*POTM

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, INDIA in AUS 2018/19, 2nd ODI at Adelaide, January 15, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

40. 116 vs Australia (2019)

  • Score: 116 (120)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Nagpur

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs AUS, AUS in IND 2018/19, 2nd ODI at Nagpur, March 05, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

41. 123 vs Australia (2019)

  • Score: 123 (95)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Ranchi

Scorecard: AUS vs IND, AUS in IND 2018/19, 3rd ODI at Ranchi, March 08, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

42. 120 vs West Indies (2019)

  • Score: 120 (125)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Port of Spain

Scorecard: IND vs WI, India tour of West Indies 2019, 2nd ODI at Port of Spain, August 11, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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43. 114* vs West Indies (2019)

  • Score: 114* (99)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Port of Spain

Scorecard: WI vs IND, India tour of West Indies 2019, 3rd ODI at Port of Spain, August 14, 2019 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

44. 113 vs Bangladesh (2022)

  • Score: 113 (91)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Chattogram

Scorecard: IND vs BAN, India in Bangladesh 2022/23, 3rd ODI at Chattogram, December 10, 2022 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

45. 113 vs Sri Lanka (2023)

  • Score: 113 (87)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Guwahati

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, Sri Lanka in India 2022/23, 1st ODI at Guwahati, January 10, 2023 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

46. 166* vs Sri Lanka (2023)

  • Score: 166* (110)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Thiruvananthapuram

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs SL, Sri Lanka in India 2022/23, 3rd ODI at Thiruvananthapuram, January 15, 2023 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

47. 122* vs Pakistan (2023)

  • Score: 166* (110)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Colombo (RPS)

*POTM

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023, 9th Match, Super Four at Colombo, September 10 – 11, 2023 – Full Scorecard (espncricinfo.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions – Virat Kohli ODI Centuries

How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored in ODI cricket?

Virat Kohli has scored 47 centuries in ODI cricket.

How many ODI hundreds has Virat Kohli scored against Pakistan?

Kohli has scored three hundreds against Pakistan – 183 vs Pakistan in 2012, 107 vs Pakistan in the 2015 ODI World Cup, and 122* vs Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup.

How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored in World Cups?

Kohli has scored two centuries (and six fities) in ODI cricket World Cups.

What is Virat Kohli’s highest score in ODI cricket?

Virat Kohli’s highest score in ODI cricket is 183* vs Pakistan in Mirpur (2012).

How many 150 scores does Kohli have in ODI cricket?

Kohli has scored 5 scores of 150+ in ODI cricket (183, 166*, 160*, 157*, and 154*)

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How Much Money Does It Take to Host a Test Match?

How much money does it really take to host a Test match?

We have heard the claims that cricketing countries like New Zealand & South Africa ‘lose money’ while hosting a Test match. Well, how much money are they losing? Why are they losing so much money?

Don’t worry, I got you. Here is a research article on how much money it costs to host a Test match.

Key Takeaways

While mulling the future of cricket, MCC recently asked “how much it really costs to host a Test match?” Well, we have an answer for you.

  • A 2-Test series can cost about $679,500-$2.3 million, while a 5-Test series Ashes may incur expenses ranging from $ 3.043 million to a whopping $7.3 million.
  • Hence, on average, it takes around $350,000-$1.4 million to host a Test match. The vast range is due to the choices made by the national board – whether to have 4-cameras or 16, whether to purchase the complete version of the DRS or just the Hawkeye, number of support staff, choices for hotels and flights, etc.
  • Factors that impact the cost of hosting a Test match include (but are not limited to) technology, the review system, player match fees, umpires’ fees, post-match awards, broadcasting & commentating team, security personnel, support staff, hotels, food, flights, busses, incidentals, and facilities.

*Note: Apart from the host cricket board, some of these expenses may be shared between sponsors, broadcasters, ICC, and state/ national governments.

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How Much Money Does it take to Host a Test Match – The Top 9 Factors

It takes a village to host a Test match. This includes the players themselves, the commentators, ground staff, umpires, ball boys & girls, bus drivers, security personnel, administrators, ticket sellers, the media, and most importantly, the fans.

We take all these dimensions and come up with estimates for a 2-Test series and a 5-Test series.

We consider an Australia-England Test series for our 5-match estimates and teams like West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan for our 2-match estimates.

Note: All numbers are in $ USD. Also, some costs might be one-off cost to the host country (for example, ground covers, initial camera equipment, speed gun, stumps, cost of buying land & building the stadium, etc.). Some of these costs may be offset by the maintenance costs of the one-off items, and hence, should not impact the overall estimate range much.

*If you use any of our derivations and data, please link this article to avoid copyright issues.

1. Technology: $120,000-$2.6 Million

What Does it Include?

  • DRS (Hawkeye, Hotspot, Snicko, etc.), Cameras (4-16, SpiderCam), Stumps (Stump Mic, LED Stumps, Zing Bails), Bushnell Range Finder, and Speed Gun

Note: To cut costs, some boards may choose to only purchase Hawkeye with minimal cameras, while other nations might purchase a full set of DRS/camera setup.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $120,000
  • Maximum Cost: $300,000

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $300,000
  • Maximum Cost: $2.6 Million

For the breakdown of how we derived these estimates, check out the article on cost of technology in cricket.

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2. Broadcasting & Commentators: $20,000-$1 million

What Does it Include?

This includes the salary of commentators, behind-the-scenes broadcasters.

According to various reports online, commentators can earn $1000-$5000 in match fees and around $50,000 per series. Some commentators even take home paychecks of up to a million dollars per year.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $20,000 ($1,000 match fee per Test for set of 10 commentators)
  • Maximum Cost: $750,000 ($50,000 series fee for set of 15 commentators)

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $375,000 ($5,000 match fee per Test for set of 15 commentators)
  • Maximum Cost: $1 million ($50,000 series fee for set of 20 commentators)

Sky Sports signed 19 commentators for the 2023 Ashes season.

Note: The cost for technology, broadcasting, and commentators may be shared between the cricket board and broadcasting companies. This may also be negotiated in the various TV/streaming multi-year broadcasting deals.

Sources: CricTracker, Sportscriber

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3. Player Match Fees & Match Awards: $130,000-1 Million

What Does it Include?

This will only include the match fees for the players in the playing XI. We do not include yearly contracted salary for this calculation since that is a separate transaction between a player & its cricket board.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: 126,500
  • Maximum Cost: $145,000

Calculation Method: Test Match Fees * 2 (number of Test) * 11 (number of players in the playing XI). With player of the match/series awards (plus many more nowadays), this cost will increase to $130,000-$160,000.

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $687,500
  • Maximum Cost: $1 million

Calculation Method: Test Match Fees * 5 (number of Test) * 11 (number of players in the playing XI). If we add the award costs, this cost will increase to $700,000-$1,025,000.

Note, each board will pay each of their players separately, so we will not double count this value (i.e. we will only count the expense for the host team).

For a breakdown of how we derived the player salaries, check out the article on salary breakdown for each country in men’s cricket. For a breakdown of post-match awards, check out Virat Kohli’s net worth : A case study.

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4. Umpires: $50,000-$125,000

What Does it Include?

This includes umpires, video umpire, reserve umpire, and referee. Some online websites estimate umpires may earn around $5,000 match fees for Test cricket.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Average Cost: $50,000 ($5000 * 2 * 5 umpires)

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Average Cost: $125,000 ($5000 * 5 * 5 umpires)

Source: Sportsekz

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5. Flights: $7,500-65,000

What Does it Include?

A team like West Indies may be responsible for arranging flights from island to island or countries like Australia or India, where distances between cities is more convenient by air.

For domestic travel, we assume host boards will pay for players from both teams involved.

This will total to about 45-80 members total (squad: 15 players, 5 net bowlers per team, 3-5 coaches, umpires & referees: 5-8, commentators: 10-20, miscellaneous/administrators: 1-10)

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

The current India-West Indies series takes place in Roseau & Port of Spain. For a 2-Test series, we consider one flight.

  • Minimum Cost: $7,605: 45 * $169
  • Maximum Cost: $64,000: 80*800

Calculation Method: A flight from Roseau, Dominica to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago on Google Flights – $169 (Friday, August 4th – a really good deal this), $1665 (Sunday, August 6th – not the best use of your money), average prices are around $800.

Note: These estimates may vary depending if the national boards consider business or economy class and how soon they book their tickets.

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

We will consider the 2021 Ashes for this scenario. We check current one-way prices for Brisbane-Adelaide (around $300), Adelaide-Melbourne ($100), Melbourne-Sydney ($100), and Sydney-Hobart ($125). This totals to about $625 per member of the flight.

  • Minimum Cost: $28,125: 45*625
  • Maximum Cost: 50,000: 80*625

Surprised by these numbers? Note, that even though West Indies might not be the richest cricket board, Caribbean is still a pretty exotic place for travel.

6. Buses: $42,000-$105,000

What Does it Include?

Buses includes hiring a couple of drivers, tips for the drivers, and the cost to rent a charter bus. Each team will have a separate bus and there will also be a bus for support staff. According to Gogo Charters, it costs about £ 456-613 ($588-790) per day per charter bus, plus a 10% tip. We will estimate this around $700 per bus for a total of $2100 for three buses.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Average Cost: $42,000 ($2,100 * 20 days)

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Average Cost: $105,000 ($2,100 * 50 days)
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7. Hotels, Food, & Incidentals: $200,000-$2 million

What Does it Include?

According to the U.S. Department of State Foreign Per Diem Rates, “The maximum lodging amount is intended to substantially cover the cost of lodging at adequate, suitable and moderately-priced facilities. The M&IE portion is intended to substantially cover the cost of meals and incidental travel expenses such as laundry and dry cleaning.”

Cannot forget the dry cleaning and the laundry. Nobody wants stinky, smelly, and rainy tours.

For a reference, Adelaide’s Maximum Per Diem rate based on (1) Maximum Lodging Rate, (2) Meals & Incidentals is $324. Here is the estimate list for other Australian cities.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

A two-Test series has a maximum of 10 days. However, we can consider one tour match, a couple days between each game, and a couple of days before/after the series for a total of 20 days.

The current Sri Lanka-Pakistan series is an 18-day affair for example. We will consider Galle’s per diem rate of $216 as an average (although it varies from city to city).

  • Minimum Cost: $194,400 (45 *$216*20)
  • Maximum Cost: $777,600 (80*216*20)

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

The 2023 Ashes takes place between June 16th and July 13th, totallng 45 days (without any tour matches). To keep it simple, we will take 50 days and the $526 per diem estimate for London.

  • Minimum Cost: $1,183,500 (45*526*50)
  • Maximum Cost: $2,104,000 (80*526*50)
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8. Security & Support Staff: $100,000-400,000

What Does it Include?

This may include security guards, pitch curators, groundsperson, cleaners, stadium food organizers, support staff, pavilion steward’s, etc.

According to Glassdoor, a security guard in London earns annually £ 24,070 ($31,028 USD), a security officer earns about £ 26,383 ($34,000), and an assistant groundsperson earns about £ 22,000 ($ 28,000). The director of security and people in higher positions may earn £ 50,000-100,000 ($65,000-100,000).

We estimate around 50-100 support staff & security personnel are needed to make a Test match happen. We will take £ 20,000 ($26,000) as an average. We will estimate 1-month salary (1/12) for the 2-Test series & 2-month salary (1/6) for 5-Test series.

How Much will a 2-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $108,350 ($2,167 *50)
  • Maximum Cost: $216,700 ($2,167*100)

How Much will a 5-match Test series cost?

  • Minimum Cost: $216,666.5 ($4133.33 * 50)
  • Maximum Cost: $413,333 ($4,133.33 * 100)
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9. Facilities: $10,000-$20,000

What Does it Include?

  • Ground Covers: $3,000-4,000
  • Warm-Up Kookaburra balls: $7,500 (50 balls about $150 each)
  • Other/Miscellaneous Costs: $1,000-$10,000
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Case Studies & Quotes: Cost of Hosting a Test Match

Our estimates match with the interviews and situations that we have already seen. Here is the result of rising cost of hosting a Test match and the uneven monopoly of the Big 3 in world cricket today.

Situation 1: The COVID Comeback Season

The pandemic caused England to go to great measures to restart cricket.

For the West Indies and Pakistan series, they paid these countries £ 500,000 ($644,628) for charter flights. In addition, the per day cost was £ 238,000 ($306,842), while the season cost was 10 million pounds. One quote caught my eye.

“The good thing is they are England, and they expected to receive 120 Million pounds in ‘broadcast revenue.'”

Situation 2: Cricket Ireland Cancels Test Series

Ireland cancelled their plan of playing a Test match against Bangladesh and played a T20I instead.

“With the expected cost of hosting a Test estimated at 1 million pounds ($US 1.14 million), Cricket Ireland has chosen to prioritise white ball cricket ahead of the T20 World Cups.”

ESPN Cricinfo

Situation 3: Headingley Skips Ashes Test

“The Yorkshire chairman and chief executive, Colin Graves, had said the county would not bid to host an Ashes Test in 2013 or 2015 because, at a cost of £ 1-2 million, ‘it would represent too great a financial risk.’ ‘

– The Guardian

Situation 4: South Africa’s Problems Continue

South Africa will not be playing many Tests in the next FTP. They have, however, hosted a successful SA T20, which gives them hope fo a financial revival.

“CSA earns a tenth of the money on a Test that it will earn for a white ball match.”

– Firdose Moonda

Situation 5: Afghanistan vs West Indies match ends within 3 Days, Costs Money Nevertheless

“Take the Afghanistan v West Indies game in Lucknow. It finished in two and a half days, but all the people working on it have been booked for the five days. The grounds, the staff, the food, everything…it’s probably cost them US $200,000 to $300,000. Perhaps more. And if your yearly grant is to the tune of $ 4 million, that means you have spent close to 10% of your [yearly] budget on playing one Test match.”

– Alistair Campbell, interview

Situation 6: Hosts Nations Lose Money Hosting Tests

“For home boards, most Tests make a net loss of US $500,000.”

The Guardian

Situation 7: Zimbabwe vs West Indies 2017

According to ESPN Cricinfo, it cost the Zimbabwe cricket board $1 million to host a two-Test series against the West Indies.

“We do lost a lot of money – about $300,000-$400,000, to host a Test series. It’s money we don’t have.”

– Tavenga Mukuhlani, ZC Chairman

Situation 8: Playing Against India & the Big 3 the Only Hope (which is not sustainable)

“Unless it is against the Big 3, Cricket New Zealand loses about $700,000.”

– The Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald

So, why do New Zealand, South Africa, & other countries lose money while hosting a Test series?

Expenses are only one part of the puzzle. Revenue is the other.

While the Big 3 has broadcasting profits on their sides, countries like Zimbabwe get as little as $1 million per season from sponsorship. A 2-Test series wipes out 20% of the annual reserves, and hence, they cannot afford to host Test matches.

The income, ticket sales, & sponsorship are not large income to balance the expenses of hosting a Test match.

Although New Zealand are a joy to watch in Test cricket and were also the winner of the inaugural WTC Final, they suffer from a similar economic fate.

What does the Future of Test Cricket Hold?

Revenue in cricket comes from (1) ticket sales, (2) broadcasting deals, (3) sponsorship deals, (4) ICC money, and (5) federal/state funding (depending on the country). While India is always on the net positive side due to their sheer volume of cricket fans, other countries unfortunately do not have similar infrastructure or fan following. Subsidizing Test cricket a part of a larger ICC Test fund has been suggested in the past, but is it enough?

Can Test cricket survive the rising costs? More importantly, will the ‘Middle 5’ – West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka continue their investment in Test cricket?

Test cricket is actually thriving these days (See, Bazball), but the business model of Test cricket is dying.

Something needs to change quickly.

Otherwise, Test cricket started with the Ashes. It may also end in ashes.

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Frequently Asked Questions – How Much Money Does it take to Host a Test Match

How much money does it take to host a Test match?

It takes around $350,000-$1.4 million to host a Test match.

Why does New Zealand only play a 2-Test series?

New Zealand only plays a 2-Test series so they do not incur too many losses financially.

Why does South Africa lose money while hosting Test matches?

South Africa loses money while hosting Test matches because it costs about a million dollars to host a Test, while the revenues are not as high.

Is Test cricket dying?

Test cricket itself is thriving, but the financial death of Test cricket is imminent. The business model of Test cricket needs to change.

Source: ESPNCricinfo Report

Sources: The MCC Wants to Know How Much it Costs to Host a Test Match, The Daily Mail, Ireland Cancel Home Test, Sydney Morning Herald

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Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s

On Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, here are all of Sachin Tendulkar centuries in one place. Everything you ever wanted to known about Tendulkar’s 100 hundreds.

Let’s begin—Sachin Tendulkar’s Centuries (The Definitive Guide).

Also Read: What Sachin Tendulkar God of Cricket Taught Me

Sachin Tendulkar Centuries – Key Takeaways

  • Sachin Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries & 49 ODI centuries in his career.
  • Tendulkar scored 10 centuries in Sri Lanka, 9 in South Africa, and 7 each in Australia, England, and Bangladesh. In all, he scored 29 Test centuries overseas and 22 at home in India. Interestingly, Tendulkar also scored 29 ODI centuries overseas (12 away, 17 neutral) and 20 at home.
  • Sachin’s favorite opponent, by far, was Australia. He scored 20 centuries (and 31 fifties) against Australia, 17 vs Sri Lanka, 12 vs South Africa, 9 vs England & New Zealand, 8 vs Zimbabwe, and 7 each against West Indies and Bangladesh.
  • 1998 was Tendulkar’s best year in terms of centuries (12 hundreds, 8 fifties), followed by 8 hundreds (11 fifties) in 1996, and 8 tons (7 fifties) in 1999. Although Tendulkar only scored 3 hundreds in 2007, he was in good form and scored 19 fifties (several 90s that year as well).
  • Tendulkar never scored a century in Ireland (best of 99), Canada (best of 89*), and Kenya (best of 69).
  • Sachin Tendulkar had nervous nineties scores 28 times! (10 – Tests, 28 – ODIs). In 27 of those occasions, he was dismissed and was only unbeaten once when he scored 96*.

Tendulkar Hundreds – Major Career Timeline

  • #1 vs England (1990) – 1st Test Century
  • #5 vs England (1993) – 1st Century on Home Soil
  • #8 vs Australia (1994) – 1st ODI Century
  • #25 vs Sri Lanka (1997)
  • #30, #31 vs Australia (1998) – The Sharjah Centuries
  • #44 vs New Zealand (1999) – First Test double century
  • #50 vs Zimbabwe (2001)
  • #71 vs Bangladesh (2004) – Highest Test score of 248*
  • #73 – 35th Test Century – Broke Sunil Gavaskar’s longstanding record of 34 Test hundreds
  • #75 vs West Indies (2006)
  • #93 – 200* vs South Africa – Tendulkar breaks the ODI Double Century Barrier
  • #97 vs South Africa (2011) – Last Test Century
  • #100 vs Bangladesh (2012) – Last ODI Century

Sachin Tendulkar Centuries – Fun Facts

  • 53% of Tendulkar’s centuries resulted in victories (33 ODI wins, 20 Test wins), 25% of his hundreds resulted in losses (14 ODI losses, 11 Test losses), and the rest 22% resulted in some form of a draw (20 Test draws, 1 Tied ODI, 1 No Result ODI).
  • When he scored a century, Sachin won 45 Player of the Match awards12 in Test cricket (5 Won, 5 Drawn, 2 Lost) and 33 in ODI cricket (30 Won, 3 Lost).
  • Sachin Tendulkar scored 22 hundreds in tri-series tournaments, 7 centuries in multi-nation ICC tournaments (6 World Cup hundreds & 1 in 1998 ICC Knockout Trophy/ Wills International Cup), and 4 centuries in quadrangular tournaments. Hence, he scored 33/49 centuries in tournament play and 16 in bilateral series.
  • By batting positions, Tendulkar’s hundreds are categorized as follows: In Tests (2 tons at #6, 5 at #5, and 44 at #4) and in ODIs (2 tons at #1, 4 at #4, and 46 at #2).
  • In ODIs, he scored 32 hundreds in the first innings and 17 tons while chasing. In Tests, the distribution was 20 (1st innings), 18 (2nd), 10 (3rd), and 3 (4th).

Sachin Tendulkar – Batting Stats

Here is Sachin Tendulkar’s record in a nutshell.

Note: T20I stats are omitted since he only played one T20I and scored 10 runs.

Matches/InningsRuns100s50sAverage/Strike RateBest Score
Tests200/32915921516853.78248*
ODIs463/45218426499644.83/86.23200*

List of International Centuries by Sachin Tendulkar

Here is the detailed list of each of Sachin Tendulkar’s centuries in chronological order. Scorecards, photographs, and most highlight reels are attached beneath each innings. Be sure to check them out!

Special thanks to the photographers for the iconic pictures, Rob Moody (robelinda2), and other content creators on YouTube that help us relive Sachin Tendulkar’s hundreds for years and years to come.

1. 119* vs England, 1990, Old Trafford (Test)

  • Format: Test (1st Test Century)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
  • Result: Match Drawn, Player of the Match (POTM) – 68 & 119*
  • Batting Position: #6 (4th Innings)

Context: On Day 5, India had to chase down 408 runs and were struggling at 109/4 when Sachin, Kapil Dev, and Manoj Prabhakar batted through the day and drew the game. Tendulkar won the player of the match award for 68 & 119*.

Scorecard: 119 (189) | 9 Aug 1990 | England vs India Scorecard 1990

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 119 vs England 2nd Test 1990

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2. 148* vs Australia, 1992, Sydney (Test)

  • Format: Test (#2)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #6 (2nd Innings)

Context: This match is known for Ravi Shastri’s 206 as an opener. On the other end, was the Little Master, Sachin Tendulkar. He came in at 201/4 and remained unbeaten as India scored 483.

Scorecard: 148* (213) | 2 Jan 1992 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1991/92

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 148* vs Australia 1992 SCG

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3. 114 vs Australia, 1992, Perth (Test)

  • Format: Test (#3)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: WACA (Western Australia Cricket Association) Ground, Perth, Australia
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: India lost the match by 300 runs and the series 4-0. There was one bright light though – Sachin Tendulkar was promoted at #4 in the first innings and took India to a respectable 272. Due to the tough Perth pitch, this is considered one of Tendulkar’s best knocks. The next highest score was Kiran More’s 43 at #10.

Scorecard: 114 (161) | 1 Feb 1992 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1991/92

Video Highlights: 🤯 Sachin vs BOUNCIEST PITCH EVER- gets revenge on Aussies- the epic 114 in PERTH 1992. BEST INNINGS?

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4. 111 vs South Africa, 1992, Johannesburg (Test)

  • Format: Test (#4)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd innings)

Context: Against a pace attack of Allan Donald, Brian McMillan, and Craig Matthews, Sachin Tendulkar scored a six-hour long 111 (270) when the next best score was just 25.

Scorecard: 111 (270) | 26 Nov 1992 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 1992/93

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar stunning 111 vs South Africa 1992 Johannesburg

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5. 165 vs England, 1993, Chennai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#5)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 165
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: As India posted their highest total at that time (560/6 dec) against England in India, Sachin scored his first century at home. With Sidhu, also scoring a century at the other end, they amassed a 147-run partnership. Sachin Tendulkar’s first player of the match award at home.

Scorecard: 165 (296) | 11 Feb 1993 | India vs England Scorecard 1992/93

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 165 vs England – 1st ton in India, 2nd test 1992

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6. 104* vs Sri Lanka, 1993, Colombo (Test)

  • Format: Test (#6)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd innings)

Context: Another partnership with Sidhu as both batters scored 104 runs, and India declared the innings at 359/4.

Scorecard: 104* (161) | 27 Jul 1993 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1993

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 104 vs Srilanka 2nd Test at Colombo SSC Jul 27 Aug 1, 1993

7. 142 vs Sri Lanka, 1994, Lucknow (Test)

  • Format: Test (#7)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Yet another Sidhu-Tendulkar partnership resulted in India posting a massive 511 run total. Sidhu scored 124 with 8 sixes & 9 fours, while Tendulkar scored 142 with 22 fours.

Scorecard: 142 (224) | 18 Jan 1994 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1993/94

8. 110 vs Australia, 1994, Colombo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (1st ODI Century)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 110
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Singer World Series 1994 (SL, Ind, Aus, Pak)

Context: Opening the batting, Sachin scored his first ODI ton as an opener and won his first ODI player of the match trophy. With some support from Azharuddin & Vinod Kambli, Tendulkar’s 110 made sure India reached a competitive 246 and won the match.

Scorecard: 110 (130) | 9 Sep 1994 | India vs Australia Scorecard 1994

Video Highlights: India vs Australia 1994 Highlights | SACHIN 110 Destroyed AUSTRALIA

9. 115 vs New Zealand, 1994, Vadodara (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#2)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited Sports Complex Ground, Baroda, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 115
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Wills World Series (Tri Series: India, West Indies, New Zealand)

Context: India successfully chased 270 (lots of runs in those days) on the back of Sachin Tendulkar’s 115 (136) with 9 fours and 3 sixes.

Scorecard: 115 (136) | 28 Oct 1994 | New Zealand vs India Scorecard 1994/95

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 2nd odi 💯 115 vs NZ (1994)

10. 105 vs West Indies, 1994, Jaipur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#3)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: A 95-run partnership with Ajay Jadeja & 117-run partnership with Vinod Kambli took India to a match winning total of 259/5.

Scorecard: 105 (134) | 11 Nov 1994 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 1994/95

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 3rd Odi 💯 105 vs WI

11. 179 vs West Indies, 1994, Nagpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#8)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Match Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: The Sidhu-Sachin partnership struck once again. From 49-2, these two took India to 226. By the time Tendulkar was done, India had put up 444. India would end up making 546/9 declared.

Scorecard: 179 (322) | 1 Dec 1994 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 1994/95

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 179 vs West Indies at Nagpur 1994 I Forgotten Century

12. 112* vs Sri Lanka, 1995, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#4)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 112*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Pepsi Asia Cup 1995 (Ind, SL, Pak, Ban)

Context: In the chase of 203, Tendulkar killed the chase with an unbeaten century. Manoj Prabhakar and Tendulkar put up a 161-run opening stand.

Scorecard: 112* (107) | 9 Apr 1995 | Sri Lanka vs India Scorecard 1994/95

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 4th 112 vs Srilanka Sharjah 1995

13. 127* vs Kenya, 1996, Cuttack (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#5)
  • Opposition: Kenya
  • Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 127*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: 1996 Wills ODI World Cup

Context: Chasing 200 in the opening World Cup match against Kenya, Tendulkar & Jadeja ensured there were no hiccups with a 163-run opening stand.

Scorecard: 127* (138) | 18 Feb 1996 | Kenya vs India Scorecard 1995/96

Video Highlights: India vs Kenya 1996 World Cup Highlights | Sachin Tendulkar 127*

14. 137 vs Sri Lanka, 1996, Delhi (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#6)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: 1996 Wills ODI World Cup

Context: Sachin scored a mammoth 137, but his innings was cut short with a run out. India scored 271, but Sanath Jayasuriya’s new style of play took Sri Lanka home.

Scorecard: 137 (137) | 2 Mar 1996 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1995/96

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 137 vs Sri Lanka 1996 WORLD CUP

15. 100 vs Pakistan, 1996, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#7)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: The Padang, Singapore
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Singer Cup 1995/96 (Tri Series: Pak, SL, Ind)

Context: Tendulkar was India’s only major contributor as India were bundled for 226. Aamer Sohail & Saeed Anwar completed the rain-affected target of 190 runs in just 28 overs. This was his first ton against Pakistan.

Scorecard: 100 (111) | India vs Pakistan Scorecard 1995/96

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar First Hundred vs Pakistan 1996

16. 118 vs Pakistan, 1996, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#8)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 118 & 2/40
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Pepsi Sharjah Cup (Tri Series: SA, Ind, Pak)

Context: Another 231-run partnership with Navjot Singh Sidhu to take India to a score of 305/5. Pakistan made a run for the chase but were all out for 277. Tendulkar had a role to play with the ball as well figures of 7.1-0-40-2.

Scorecard: 118 (140) | 15 Apr 1996 | India vs Pakistan Scorecard 1995/96

Video Highlights: SACHIN’S 118 VS PAK AT SHARJAH 1996

17. 122 vs England, 1996, Birmingham (Test)

  • Format: Test (#9)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Innings)

Context: Trailing 99-runs already in the first innings, India were 36/4 when captain Azharuddin departed. Tendulkar replied with a masterclass of 122 when the next best was Sanjay Manjrekar’s 18. India would go on to lose the Test, but the legend and class of Sachin Tendulkar continued to grow.

Scorecard: 122 (177) | 6 Jun 1996 | India vs England Scorecard 1996

Video Highlights: Vintage Sachin Tendulkar 122 || IND vs ENG 1996 1st Test | Birmingham

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18. 177 vs England, 1996, Nottingham (Test)

  • Format: Test (#10)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Tendulkar scored 177 & 74 in this Test, but this series was known for the find of Sourav Ganguly (and Rahul Dravid). The Tendulkar-Ganguly duo put together a 255-run partnership for the third wicket as India made 521. Ganguly earned the player of the match and series trophies, and India’s next generation was now in motion.

Scorecard: 177 (360) | 4 Jul 1996 | India vs England Scorecard 1996

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 18th century 177 Trentbridge v ENG 1996

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19. 110 vs Sri Lanka, 1996, Colombo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#9)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: RPS, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Singer World Series (SL, Aus, Ind, Zim)

Context: Captaining India for the first time, Tendulkar’s hundred took India to 226. However, it was the arch-nemesis, Sanath Jayasuriya, whose century overshadowed Tendulkar once again.

Scorecard: 110 (138) | 28 Aug 1996 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1996

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s first innings as captain, 110 vs Sri Lanka 1996

20. 114 vs South Africa, 1996, Mumbai (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#10)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 114
  • Batting Position: #1 (1st Innings)

Context: This was Tendulkar’s first century when he took first strike in the opening partnership. India posted 267 and demolished the Proteas. End of a succesful hundred-filled year for Tendulkar.

Scorecard: 114 (126) | 14 Dec 1996 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 1996/97

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 20th century 114 vs SouthAfrica at Mumbai 1996

21. 169 vs South Africa, 1997, Cape Town (Test)

  • Format: Test (#11)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #5 (2nd Innings)

Context: India were struggling at 58/5, when Tendulkar & Azharuddin stitched together a 222-run partnership. India would go on to lose the Test with Brian McMillan’s all-round show.

Scorecard: 169 (254) | 2 Jan 1997 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 1996/97

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 169 Capetown v RSA 1997

22. 104 vs Zimbabwe, 1997, Benoni (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#11)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni, Zimbabwe
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 104
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Context: Chasing 241, Tendulkar’s century provided India a quick start. Robin Singh & Ajay Jadeja ensured India won with 10 overs to spare.

Scorecard: 104 (97) | 9 Feb 1997 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 1996/97

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 104 Benoni v ZIM 1997

23. 117 vs New Zealand, 1997, Bengaluru (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#12)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 117
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Pepsi Independence Cup 1997 (Pak, SL, Ind, NZ)

Context: The beginnings of the prolific Ganguly-Tendulkar opening partnership in ODIs. They broke the back of the 221-run chase with a 169-run partnership. When Tendulkar got out, India only need 5 runs to win.

Scorecard: 117 (137) | 14 May 1997 | New Zealand vs India Scorecard 1997

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 117 vs New Zealand 1997 Independence Cup

24. 143 vs Sri Lanka, 1997, Colombo (Test)

  • Format: Test (#12)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: RPS, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Will forever be remembered as the infamous 952/6 game after India declared their innings for 537/8. Tendulkar’s 143 was the third highest score of the game after Jayasuriya’s 340 & Roshan Mahanama’s 225.

Scorecard: 143 (247) | 2 Aug 1997 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1997

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 143 | Azharuddin 126 (Partnership of 221) vs Srilanka 1st test Colombo 1997

25. 139 vs Sri Lanka, 1997, Colombo (Test)

  • Format: Test (#13)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: SSC, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: With Dravid’s departure, India were struggling for 9/2. Centuries for Tendulkar & Ganguly took India to 375.

Scorecard: 139 (266) | 9 Aug 1997 | Sri Lanka vs India Scorecard 1997

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 139 vs Srilanka 2nd Test Colombo 1997

26. 148 vs Sri Lanka, 1997, Mumbai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#14)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #5 (1st Innings)

Context: The trio of Indian cricket came to the party in another high run-fest draw against Sri Lanka – Dravid (93), Ganguly (173), and Tendulkar (148).

Scorecard: 148 (244) | 3 Dec 1997 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 148 vs Srilanka 3rd Test Mumbai 1997

27. 155* vs Australia, 1998, Chennai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#15)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 155*
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Innings)

Context: Australia had gained a first innings lead, but with Tendulkar’s hundred and fifties from Sidhu, Dravid, and Azhar, India were able to come back in the match.

Scorecard: 155* (191) | 6 Mar 1998 | India vs Australia Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: India’s greatest batsman & matchwinner – Sachin Tendulkar stunning 155* vs Australia 1998

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28. 177 vs Australia, 1998, Bengaluru (Test)

  • Format: Test (#16)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Tendulkar’s 177 took India to a first innings total of 424, but hundreds from the Marks (Waugh & Taylor) as well Kasprowicz’s bowling show gave Australia a rare victory on Indian soil.

Scorecard: 177 (207) | 25 Mar 1998 | India vs Australia Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: *GENIUS* SACHIN TENDULKAR 177 vs AUSTRALIA 3rd test 1998

29. 100 vs Australia, 1998, Kanpur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#13)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Green Park, Kanpur, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 100
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Pepsi Triangular Series (Ind, Aus, Zim)

Context: A 175-run opening partnership between Ganguly and Tendulkar meant India chased 223 in style. The year of Tendulkar against the mighty Aussiese.

Scorecard: 100 (89) | 7 Apr 1998 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 13th Test Century vs Australia, Kanpur 1998

30. 143 vs Australia, 1998, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#14)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Lost, (POTM) – 143 & 1/27
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Coco-Cola Cup 1997/98 (Tri Series: Aus, Ind, NZ)

Context: In the chase of 276 in 46 overs, Tendulkar single-handedly dragged India close. When he got out, he had scored 143 out of India’s 242 runs. With 21 balls remaining, India could only add 8 more runs. Established Tendulkar as a living legend.

Scorecard: 143 (131) | 22 Apr 1998 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: 143 Sachin’s desert storm masterclass, epic innings vs Australia 1998 Sharjah, *SHARJAH SACHIN GOLD!* Sachin Tendulkar BALL BY BALL 143 vs Australia 1998

31. 134 vs Australia, 1998, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#15)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 134
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Final, Coca-Cola Cup 1997/98 (Tri Series: Aus, Ind, NZ)

Context: Two days later, same venue, same opposition, almost similar situation. Different result. Chasing 273 in 50 overs, Tendulkar bludgeoned 134 runs but departed with 30 runs still to go. This time, though, with help from Azharuddin, Jadeja, and Kanitkar, India won the Final. These two contests in Sharjah marked the beginning of the Warne-Tendulkar rivalry.

Scorecard: 134 (131) | 24 Apr 1998 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1997/98

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar murderous 134 vs Australia 1998 Sharjah

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32. 100* vs Kenya, 1998, Kolkata (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#16)
  • Opposition: Kenya
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 100*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Coca-Cola Triangular Series 1998 (Ind, Ken, Ban)

Context: Chasing 197, Tendulkar sped India to victory with 15 overs still remaining.

Scorecard: 100* (103) | 31 May 1998 | Kenya vs India Scorecard 1998

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 100* vs Kenya 1998 full HD highlights

33. 128 vs Sri Lanka, 1998, Colombo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#17)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: RPS, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 128
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Singer-Akai Nidahas Trophy (Tri Series: SL, Ind, NZ)

Context: Putting together a 252-run opening partnership with Ganguly, Tendulkar led India to a competitive 307 in the final of the tri-series. Sri Lanka came close, courtesy a century by Aravinda de Silva, but lost by 6 runs.

Scorecard: 128 (131) | 7 Jul 1998 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1998

Video Highlights: India vs Sri Lanka 1998 Singer-Akai Nidahas Trophy Final Highlights | High Pressure Thrilling Match

34. 127* vs Zimbabwe, 1998, Bulawayo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#18)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 127*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Context: Chasing 214, Tendulkar’s unbeaten century helped India win comfortably while stitching a 190-run partnership with Dravid.

Scorecard: 127* (130) | 26 Sep 1998 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 18th Odi 💯 127* vs Zim

35. 141 vs Australia, 1998, Dhaka (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#19)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 141 & 4/38
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Wills International Cup 1998/99 (WI, SA, Ind, SL, Pak, Aus, Eng, Zim, NZ)

Context: Tendulkar’s glorious year against Australia continued with a blistering century as well as a bowling performance. Opened the innings and continued the carnage till the 46th over, when the score was already 280.

Scorecard: 141 (128) | 28 Oct 1998 | India vs Australia Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar GENUIS 141 vs Australia 1998 Dhaka

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36. 118* vs Zimbabwe, 1998, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#20)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 118*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Coca-Cola Champions Trophy 1998/99 (Tri Series: Ind, Zim, SL)

Context: Another dominating chase by Sachin. He scored 118 out of 197 runs and finished the chase in 40.4 overs. His strike rate was 105.35 when the next best for India was Ganguly at 57.14.

Scorecard: 118* (112) | 8 Nov 1998 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: Sachin’s 20th ODI century || 118 vs Zimbabwe || Sharjah 1998

37. 124* vs Zimbabwe, 1998, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#21)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 124* & 1/16
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Coca-Cola Champions Trophy 1998/99 Final (Tri Series: Ind, Zim, SL)

Context: Almost similar to his previous century. Chasing 197 against Zimbabwe, this time Tendulkar helped India score the runs in 30 overs. India won by 10 wickets – Tendulkar 124* (92) at 134.18 & Ganguly 63* (90) at 70.00 strike rate.

Scorecard: 124* (92) | 13 Nov 1998 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: India vs Zimbabwe – Sachin Tendulkar 124 vs Zimbabwe

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38. 113 vs New Zealand, 1998, Wellington (Test)

  • Format: Test (#17)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #5 (3rd Innings)

Context: Trailing New Zealand by 144 runs, Tendulkar’s century and contributions from almost every batter took India to a competitive 356 runs. The Craigs – McMillan and Cairns ensured that New Zealand get to the target of 214 without any hiccups.

Scorecard: 113 (151) | 26 Dec 1998 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 113 Wellington v NZ 1998

39. 136 vs Pakistan, 1999, Chennai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#18)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India
  • Result: Lost, (POTM) – 1/10 & 2/35, 136
  • Batting Position: #4 (4th Innings)

Context: A thriller of a Test match, and Tendulkar’s masterclass in the fourth innings. Chasing a mammoth 271 in Chennai, India were reeling at 6/2 and later at 82/5. Ramesh, Laxman, Dravid, Azharuddin, and Ganguly, all back in the hut. With some support from Nayan Mongia, Tendulkar almost single-handedly drove India close to victory. However, Pakistan held their nerve and India would lose this close fourth innings encounter by just 12 runs.

Scorecard: 136 (273) | 28 Jan 1999 | Pakistan vs India Scorecard 1998/99

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar Fighting 136 vs Pakistan in 1999 Chennai Test Highlights

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40. 124* vs Sri Lanka, 1999, Colombo (Test)

  • Format: Test (#19)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: SSC, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Innings)

Context: Another high scoring draw against Sri Lanka. Tendulkar was one of the many centurions from this Test; others being Ramesh, Dravid, and Jayawardene, who scored 242.

Scorecard: 124 (235) | 24 Feb 1999 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1998/99

41. 140* vs Kenya, 1999, Bristol (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#22)
  • Opposition: Kenya
  • Venue: County Ground, Bristol, England
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 140*
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Tournament: 1999 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup

Context: Tendulkar’s first ODI century at #4. This innings is best remembered for Sachin’s tribute to his late father, and the unbeaten 237-run partnership between Dravid-Tendulkar.

Scorecard: 140* (101) | 23 May 1999 | India vs Kenya Scorecard 1999

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 140 101 vs Kenya 1999 World Cup

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42. 120 vs Sri Lanka, 1999, Colombo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#23)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: SSC, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #1 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Aiwa Cup 1999 (Tri Series: Aus, SL, Ind)

Context: Back to opening with Sadagoppan Ramesh as his partner, Tendulkar took first strike in this match. He was involved in the 75-run opening partnership as well as a 117-run partnership with Ganguly, who was now the new #4.

Scorecard: 120 (141) | 29 Aug 1999 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 1999

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 120 vs Sri Lanka 1999 Colombo

43. 126* vs New Zealand, 1999, Mohali (Test)

  • Format: Test (#20)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, India
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Inning)

Context: India recovered from 83-all out in the first innings to score a mammoth 505/3 declared in their second. Debutant Devang Gandhi scored 75, Ramesh chipped in with 73, and the Dravid-Tendulkar duo managed 144 & 126* respectively.

Scorecard: 126 (248) | 10 Oct 1999 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 1999/00

Video Highlights: Sachin’s126 vs NZL 1999-2000

44. 217 vs New Zealand, 1999, Ahmedabad (Test)

  • Format: Test (#21)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India
  • Result: Drawn, (POTM) – 217
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: India put up 583/7 declared in the first innings courtesy centuries from Ramesh (110), Ganguly (125), and Tendulkar (217). This was Sachin Tendulkar’s first double century.

Scorecard: 217 (344) | 29 Oct 1999 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 1999/00

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 217 vs New Zealand 1999

45. 186* vs New Zealand, 1999, Hyderabad (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#24)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad, Deccan, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 186*
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: This day is remembered for a couple of reasons – (1) One of the final days when ODIs where played in whites, (2) a 331-run partnership between Dravid & Tendulkar, and finally (3) Sachin’s highest ODI score that stood tall until his double century.

Scorecard: 186* (150) | 8 Nov 1999 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 1999/00

Video Highlights: sachin tendulkar 186* vs new zealand 1999 part 1, sachin tendulkar 186* vs new zealand 1999 part2

46. 116 vs Australia, 1999, Melbourne (Test)

  • Format: Test (#22)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia
  • Result: Lost, (POTM) – 116 & 52
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: One of Sachin Tendulkar’s finest knocks. Against an attack of Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, Brett Lee, and Shane Warne, Tendulkar fought the lone hand. He scored 116 out of India’s 238 in the first innings with minimal support apart from Ganguly & Kumble and followed it up with a fifty in the second innings.

Scorecard: 116 (191) | 26 Dec 1999 | Australia vs India Scorecard 1999/00

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s Amazing 116 vs Invincible Australia in MCG 1999 Boxing Day Test Extended Video

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47. 122 vs South Africa, 2000, Vadodara (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#25)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited Sports Complex Ground, Vadodara, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 122
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Context: Tendulkar & Ganguly, back to the top of the batting order, put together 153 runs for the first wicket. India won by 4 wickets with just one ball to spare in the chase of 283.

Scorecard: 122 (138) | 17 Mar 2000 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 1999/00

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 122 Vadodra v SA 2000

48. 101 vs Sri Lanka, 2000, Sharjah (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#26)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
  • Result: Lost, (POTM) – 101
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Coco-Cola Champions Trophy 2000/01 (Tri Series: SL, Ind, Zim)

Context: From India’s side, only Tendulkar stood up with a century when the next best was 35. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, chased 225 with sizeable contributions from Russell Arnold (59), Jayasuriya (48), Sangakkara (40*), and Jayawardene (38).

Scorecard: 101 (140) | 20 Oct 2000 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s 48th century 101(140) vs Sri Lanka in the CocaCola Trophy 2000

49. 122 vs Zimbabwe, 2000, Delhi (Test)

  • Format: Test (#23)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: This match is better known for Javagal Srinath’s 4/81 & 5/60, Andy Flower’s 183* * 70, and Dravid’s 200* & 70*, but Tendulkar contributed nicely with 122 & 39 as well.

Scorecard: 122 (233) | 18 Nov 2000 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: Rahul Dravid 200 & Sachin Tendulkar 122 and 213 runs stand 1st Test vs Zimbabwe Delhi 2000-01

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50. 201* vs Zimbabwe, 2000, Nagpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#24)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: You would think Sachin’s unbeaten double century would yield him a player of the match trophy. Think again, this was Zimbabwe cricket at its peak and Andy Flower upped Tendulkar with a show of 55 & 232*.

Scorecard: 201* (392) | 25 Nov 2000 | India vs Zimbabwe Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: Sachin’s 2nd Double Hundred(201*) vs Zimbabwe, 2000

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51. 146 vs Zimbabwe, 2000, Jodhpur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#27)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: Zimbabwe cricket at its absolute peak. 70s from the Flower brothers ensured Tendulkar’s 140 odd runs go in vain.

Scorecard: 146 (153) | 8 Dec 2000 | India vs Zimbabwe Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: 27th ODI Century Sachin Tendulkar 146 vs Zim at Jodhpur 2000 Extended HQ Highlights

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52. 126 vs Australia, 2001, Chennai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#25)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: We all remember this month for Harbhajan’s excellence and the colossal Laxman’s 281 & Dravid’s 180 rearguard effort. But in the final match of the series, Sachin scored a century of his own.

Scorecard: 126 (230) | 18 Mar 2001 | Australia vs India Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 126 vs Australia Chennai 2001

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53. 139 vs Australia, 2001, Indore (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#28)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Nehru Stadium, Indore, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 139
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: A game India truly dominated. VVS Laxman & Tendulkar combined for a 199-run second wicket partnership. India reached 299/8 and won by 118 runs.

Scorecard: 139 (125) | 31 Mar 2001 | India vs Australia Scorecard 2000/01

Video Highlights: India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2001 Highlights | Sachin Reaches 10,000 ODI Runs, India Crush Australia!!

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54. 122* vs West Indies, 2001, Harare (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#29)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 122*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Coca-Cola Cup 2001 (Tri Series: Ind, WI, Zim)

Context: Yet another century partnership with Sourav Ganguly. These two helped India chase 230 runs in 48.1 overs.

Scorecard: 122* (131) | 4 Jul 2001 | West Indies vs India Scorecard 2001

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 122* vs West Indies 2001

55. 101 vs South Africa, 2001, Johannesburg (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#30)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Standard Bank Triangular Tournament 2001/02 (SA, Ind, Ken)

Context: This time Ganguly took the aggressive route and hit 127 (126) with five gigantic sixes, while Tendulkar nudged it around to score 101 (129).

Scorecard: 101 (129) | 5 Oct 2001 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 2001/02

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 101 vs SA Johannesburg 2001

56. 146 vs Kenya, 2001, ODI, Paarl (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#31)
  • Opposition: Kenya
  • Venue: Boland Bank Park, Paarl, South Africa
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 146
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Standard Bank Triangular Tournament 2001/02 (SA, Ind, Ken)

Context: The golden era of Ganguly-Tendulkar mayhem continued. Ganguly 111, Tendulkar 146, partnership 258 runs, India 351/3. Ended up winning by 186 runs.

Scorecard: 146 (132) | 24 Oct 2001 | India vs Kenya Scorecard 2001/02

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 146 vs Kenya

57. 155 vs South Africa, 2001, Bloemfontein (Test)

  • Format: Test (#26)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein, South Africa
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Against an attack of Shaun Pollock, Nantie Hayward, Jacques Kallis, and Makhaya Ntini, Tendulkar scored a fluent 155 and had support from a certain Virender Sehwag (105) at #6.

Scorecard: 155 (184) | 3 Nov 2001 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 2001/02

Video Highlights: Sachin 155 vs south africa 1st test 2001 at Bloemfontein

58. 103 vs England, 2001, Ahmedabad (Test)

  • Format: Test (#27)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Responding to England’s first innings total of 407, India struggled under the guile of Giles. Ashley Giles took 5/67, but Tendulkar’s 103 took India to a safe score of 291.

Scorecard: 103 (197) | 11 Dec 2001 | England vs India Scorecard 2001/02

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 103 vs England Ahmedabad 2001/02

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59. 176 vs Zimbabwe, 2002, Nagpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#28)
  • Opposition: Zimbabwe
  • Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: On this occasion, India were a class apart against Zimbabwe. Centuries from Shiv Sundar Das, Tendulkar, and Sanjay Bangar as well as a 9-wicket match haul for Anil Kumble meant that Zimbabwe were never really in the game.

Scorecard: 176 (316) | 21 Feb 2002 | Zimbabwe vs India Scorecard 2001/02

Video Clip: Sachin’s 176 vs Zimbabwe 2002

60. 117 vs West Indies, 2002, Port of Spain (Test)

  • Format: Test (#29)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Although Tendulkar scored a century in the first innings (and duck in the second), it was VVS Laxman’s twin fifties (69* & 74) that earned him the player of the match trophy.

Scorecard: 117 (260) | 19 Apr 2002 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 2002

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 117 vs West Indies Trinidad

61. 105* vs England, 2002, Chester-le-Street (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#32)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England
  • Result: No Result
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Tournament: NatWest Series (Ind, Eng, SL)

Context: Tendulkar back at #4 in ODIs in a damp squib.

Scorecard: 104* (108) | 4 Jul 2002 | India vs England Scorecard 2002

Video Highlights: 32nd ODI century 105 vs England Chester-le-Street 2002

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62. 113 vs Sri Lanka, 2002, Bristol (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#33)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: The Royal & Sun Alliance County Ground, Bristol, England
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 113
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Tournament: NatWest Series (Ind, Eng, SL)

Context: Before the Yuvraj-Kaif magic and Ganguly’s celebration celebration in the final, Tendulkar scored a couple of tons of his own in THAT NatWest series.

Scorecard: 113 (102) | 11 Jul 2002 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 2002

Video Highlights: Tendulkar 113 vs Sri Lanka at Bristol 2002

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63. 193 vs England, 2002, Leeds (Test)

  • Format: Test (#30)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: Headingly, Leeds, England
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Although Tendulkar & Ganguly (128) accelerated India’s score toward 628/8 declared with a commanding 193, Sanjay Bangar – 68 (236) and Rahul Dravid – 148 (307) set up this memorable overseas victory.

Scorecard: 193 (330) | 22 Aug 2002 | India vs England Scorecard 2002

Video Highlights: The Little Master At His Best: Tendulkar Hits His 30th Hundred | England v India 2002 – Highlights

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64. 176 vs West Indies, 2002, Kolkata (Test)

  • Format: Test (#31)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
  • Result: Drawn, (POTM) – 36 & 176
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Innings)

Context: This match ended in a draw, but not before several great individual performances – Gayle’s 88, Wavell Hinds’ 100, Chanderpaul’s 140, Samuels’ 104, Harbhajan Singh’s 5-fer, 154* for VVS Laxman, and the Little Master’s 176.

Scorecard: 176 (298) | 30 Oct 2002 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 2002/03

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 31st Test Century 176 Vs West Indies, Kolkata 2002

65. 152 vs Namibia, 2003, Pietermaritzburg (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#34)
  • Opposition: Namibia
  • Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 152
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: 2003 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup

Context: Good exposure for Namibia in an ODI World Cup, but Tendulkar (152) himself beat all of the Namibian team combined (130). It was that pair again on the charge – 244 between Tendulkar & Ganguly, who scored 112*.

Scorecard: 152 (151) | 23 Feb 2003 | India vs Namibia Scorecard 2002/03

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 152 vs Namibia 2003 World Cup

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66. 100 vs Australia, 2003, Gwalior (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#35)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 100 & 1/39
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: TVS Cup (Tri Series: Aus, Ind, NZ)

Context: Against Australia, rises VVS Laxman. Laxman scored 102 before being run out by Andrew Symonds and added 190 runs with Tendulkar for the second wicket.

Scorecard: 100 (119) | 26 Oct 2003 | India vs Australia Scorecard 2003/04

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 100 vs Australia Gwalior 2003

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67. 102 vs New Zealand, 2003, Hyderabad (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#36)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Hyderabad, Deccan, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: TVS Cup (Tri Series: Aus, Ind, NZ)

Context: Virender Sehwag cemented his place as Tendulkar’s opening partner in ODIs. The duo scored 182 for the opening wicket while Ganguly dropped to #3 in the batting line up.

Scorecard: 102 (91) | 5 Nov 2003 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 2003/04

Video Highlights: Sachin 102 vs New Zealand Hyderabad 2003 04 TVS Cup ODI Century 36

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68. 241* vs Australia, 2004, Sydney (Test)

  • Format: Test (#32)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia
  • Result: Drawn, (POTM) – 241* & 60*
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: The Test innings that everyone still talks about to this day. In order to rectify a flaw outside off, Tendulkar decided to let go off his famous cover drive. The art of a true genius. This innings required patience, grit, and mental fortitude. At the end, he scored a famous double century and probably his best Test innings.

Scorecard: 241* (436) | 2 Jan 2004 | India vs Australia Scorecard 2003/04

Video Highlights: From the Vault: Super Sachin’s SCG special in 2004

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69. 141 vs Pakistan, 2004, Rawalpindi (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#37)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Result: Lost, (POTM) – 141
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Context: One of the best ODI series of all-time. Pakistan scored 329 due to neat 80s from Yasir Hameed and Shahid Afridi along with important contributions from Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, and Abdul Razzaq. In reply, Tendulkar scored 141 but did not have as much support from the rest of the XI as India fell short by 12 runs.

Scorecard: 141 (135) | 16 Mar 2004 | Pakistan vs India Scorecard 2003/04

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 141 India v Pakistan Samsung Cup 2nd ODI at Rawalpindi 2004

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70. 194* vs Pakistan, 2004, Multan (Test)

  • Format: Test (#33)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Fondly remembered for Sehwag’s 309 and Dravid’s controversial declaration when Tendulkar was on 194*.

Scorecard: 194* (348) | 28 Mar 2004 | India vs Pakistan Scorecard 2003/04

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 194* vs Pakistan 1st Test 2004 Multan

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71. 248* vs Bangladesh, 2004, Dhaka (Test)

  • Format: Test (#34)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Tendulkar scored his highest individual Test score as Irfan Pathan‘s 11-wicket match haul demolished Bangladesh.

Scorecard: 248* (379) | 10 Dec 2004 | Bangladesh vs India Scorecard 2004/05

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 248 vs Bangladesh Mirpur Dhaka 2004

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72. 123 vs Pakistan, 2005, Ahmedabad (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#38)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: Tendulkar’s hundred, Dhoni’s 47, and Yuvraj’s 35* got India to a score of 319, but Inzamam-ul-Haq & Shoaib Malik forged a quick partnership to take Pakistan home.

Scorecard: 123 (130) | 12 Apr 2005 | India vs Pakistan Scorecard 2004/05

Video Highlights: 38th ODI ton- Sachin Tendulkar 123 vs Pakistan 2005 Ahmedabad

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73. 109 vs Sri Lanka, 2005, Delhi (Test)

  • Format: Test (#35)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: With this knock, Sachin Tendulkar went past the great Sunil Gavaskar’s landmark of 34 Test centuries.

Scorecard: 109 (196) | 10 Dec 2005 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 2005/06

Video Highlights: SACHIN TENDULKAR 35TH TEST 100

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74. 100 vs Pakistan, 2006, Peshawar (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#39)
  • Opposition: Pakistan
  • Venue: Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: Another close match against Pakistan. Another loss. Tendulkar (100), Irfan Pathan (56), and Dhoni (68) took India to 328, but a hundred from Salman Butt & 90 from Shoaib Malik meant the chase was complete with 3 overs to spare.

Scorecard: 100 (113) | 6 Feb 2006 | India vs Pakistan Scorecard 2005/06

Video Highlights: Sachin’s 39th ODI 100 vs Pakistan @ Peshawar 6th February 2006

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75. 141* vs West Indies, 2006, Kuala Lumpur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#40)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: DLF Cup 2006/07 (Tri Series: Aus, WI, Ind)

Context: India scored 309, but WI won by the D/L method as they scored 141 runs in just 20 overs.

Scorecard: 141* (148) | 14 Sep 2006 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 2006/07

Video Highlights: SACHIN TENDULKAR 141 vs West Indies | DLF Cup Kuala Lampur 2006 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS

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76. 100* vs West Indies, 2007, Vadodara (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#41)
  • Opposition: West Indies
  • Venue: Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited Sports Complex Ground, Vadodara, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 100*
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: MS Dhoni’s finishing abilities and Tendulkar’s quickfire 100* at a strike rate of 131.57 from #4 took the game away from West Indies.

Scorecard: 100* (76) | 31 Jan 2007 | India vs West Indies Scorecard 2006/07

Video Highlights: SACHIN TENDULKAR | 41st ODI Ton | 100* Vadodara | 4th ODI | WEST INDIES tour of INDIA 2007

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77. 101 vs Bangladesh, 2007, Chattogram (Test)

  • Format: Test (#36)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Centuries for Tendulkar and Ganguly. Known for their ODI partnership, this time they put together a 189-run partnership for the 4th wicket in this Test.

Scorecard: 101 (169) | 18 May 2007 | India vs Bangladesh Scorecard 2007

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 101 vs Bangladesh 1st Test 2007 Chittagong

78. 122* vs Bangladesh, 2007, Mirpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#37)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: A rare occasion where India’s entire Top 4 scored centuries – Dinesh Karthik 129, Wasim Jaffer 138, Rahul Dravid 129, and Sachin Tendulkar 122*. India declared after scoring 610/3 and won by an innings & 239 runs.

Scorecard: 122* (226) | 25 May 2007 | India vs Bangladesh Scorecard 2007

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 78th century 122 vs Ban Mirpur 2007

79. 154* vs Australia, 2008, Sydney (Test)

  • Format: Test (#38)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: One of the more controversial series in recent memories, but that shouldn’t take away from the fact that Tendulkar scored yet another majestic hundred Down Under.

Scorecard: 154* (243) | 2 Jan 2008 | Australia vs India Scorecard 2007/08

Video Highlights: Sachin’s Sydney love-affair continues with majestic 154*

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80. 153 vs Australia, 2008, Adelaide (Test)

  • Format: Test (#39)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
  • Result: Drawn, (POTM) – 153
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Another 150+ score in the series for Tendulkar. Sehwag, Kumble, and Harbhajan all chipped in with fifties as India scored 526.

Scorecard: 153 (205) | 24 Jan 2008 | India vs Australia Scorecard 2007/08

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s 153 in Adelaide 2007 – 2008

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81. 117* vs Australia, 2008, Sydney (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#42)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 117*
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Tournament: Commonwealth Bank (CB) Series (Tri Series: Aus, Ind, SL)

Context: One of India’s more celebrated victories as the era of tri-series was coming to an end. Tendulkar’s 117* took India to victory in the CB series final. This series will be remembered for the Lee vs Tendulkar battle.

Scorecard: 117* (120) | 2 Mar 2008 | Australia vs India Scorecard 2007/08

Video Highlights: From the Vault: Super Sachin steers India to victory in tri-series final

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82. 109 vs Australia, 2008, Nagpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#40)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Sachin’s 109 set the platform as India scored 441 in the first innings. Despite Jason Krejza’s best effort (8/215 & 4/143), Australia still fell short by 172 runs in the Test.

Scorecard: 109 (188) | 6 Nov 2008 | India vs Australia Scorecard 2008/09

Video Highlights: India Vs Australia 4th Test Nagpur (2008) | Sourav Ganguly’s Final test Match

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83. 103* vs England, 2008, Chennai (Test)

  • Format: Test (#41)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (4th Innings)

Context: One of the greatest Test chases of all time. The original Bazball fourth innings chase. 387 chased down in 98.3 overs at 3.92 run rate, courtesy Sehwag’s quick assault of 83 (68).

Scorecard: 103 (196) | 11 Dec 2008 | England vs India Scorecard 2008/09

Video Highlights: India 387 run chase vs england | India 387 run chase | India 387 chase |india chase 387

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84. 163* vs New Zealand, 2009, Christchurch (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#43)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 163*
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: Ended retired hurt at 163* with five overs still to spare. One of Tendulkar’s greatest ODI innings, playing shots all around the park with 16 fours and five sixes.

Scorecard: 163* (133) | 8 Mar 2009 | India vs New Zealand Scorecard 2008/09

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar – Magical 163* vs NZ | 43rd ODI century

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85. 160 vs New Zealand, 2009, Hamilton (Test)

  • Format: Test (#42)
  • Opposition: New Zealand
  • Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 160
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: An all-round batting performance led by Tendulkar took India to 520 in the first innings, and the Kiwis never recovered. Gambhir’s Napier marathon of 137 & 167 in Wellington secured crucial draws, but Tendulkar’s hundred in this match helped India take the lead 1-0.

Scorecard: 160 (260) | 18 Mar 2009 | New Zealand vs India Scorecard 2008/09

Video Highlights: SACHIN TENDULKAR 160 vs New Zealand | 1st Test 2009

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86. 138 vs Sri Lanka, 2009, Colombo (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#44)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: RPS, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 138
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Compaq Cup (Tri Series: SL, Ind, NZ)

Context: Tendulkar’s 138 & 56 each for Dhoni-Yuvraj took India to a match-winning 319/5, and Harbhajan (5/56) did the rest.

Scorecard: 138 (133) | 14 Sep 2009 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 2009

Video Highlights: Sachin 138 vs srilanka 2009

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87. 175 vs Australia, 2009, Hyderabad (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#45)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (2nd Innings)

Context: Apart from the Sharjah knocks in 1998 vs Australia, this is quite possibly Sachin Tendulkar’s best ODI innings of all-time. Chasing 351, Sachin got India to 332 before paddle scooping it to Nathan Hauritz. A collapse followed and India were stopped at 347. So close, yet so far.

Scorecard: 175 (141) | 5 Nov 2009 | Australia vs India Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: Tendulkar MasterClass not enough for India| 5th ODI (D/N)| Hyderabad (Deccan)| Australia tour India

88. 100* vs Sri Lanka, 2009, Ahmedabad (Test)

  • Format: Test (#43)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, India
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #5 (3rd Innings)

Context: One of those high scoring India-Sri Lanka matches. Welegedera’s first morning spell reduced India to 4/32 before Dravid (177), Yuvraj (68), and Dhoni (110) helped India recover. In response, Dilshan scored 112, Jayawardenes scored centuries (275 for Mahela and 154* for Prasanna). Then came 114 for Gautam Gambhir and finally, 100* for Sachin Tendulkar at the end of the third innings.

Scorecard: 100* (211) | 6 Nov 2009 | India vs Sri Lanka Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: India vs Srilanka 1st Test 2009 at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad | Tendulkar Dhoni Gambhir Dravid 100s

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89. 105* vs Bangladesh, 2010, Chattogram (Test)

  • Format: Test (#44)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 105*
  • Batting Position: #4 (1st Innings)

Context: Tendulkar’s unbeaten hundred was India’s only fighting force in the first innings as Shahadat Hossain & Shakib took 5 wickets each and bundled India for 243.

Scorecard: 105* (166) | 17 Jan 2010 | India vs Bangladesh Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 89th century 105 vs Ban Chittagong 2010

90. 143 vs Bangladesh, 2010, Mirpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#45)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Fifties for Gambhir-Sehwag, centuries for Dravid-Tendulkar, and 10 wicket-haul for Zaheer Khan ensured Indian victory.

Scorecard: 143 (182) | 24 Jan 2010 | Bangladesh vs India Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 143 vs Ban Dhaka 2010 45th Test 100

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91. 100 vs South Africa, 2010, Nagpur (Test)

  • Format: Test (#46)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #4 (3rd Innings)

Context: 335 runs behind South Africa in the first innings after Amla’s 253* and Steyn’s masterclass of 7/51, Tendulkar tried to save India in the follow-on. Tendulkar made a century but India still lost by an innings and 6 runs against a world class South African outfit.

Scorecard: 100 (179) | 6 Feb 2010 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 2009/10

92. 106 vs South Africa, 2010, Kolkata (Test)

  • Format: Test (#47)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
  • Result: Won
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: A Valentine Century for Sachin Tendulkar. Fun Fact – Tendulkar’s 106 was actually India’s third highest score in the innings after Laxman’s 143 & Sehwag’s 165. Hashim Amla also scored twin tons in that match, 114 & 123*, but India would end up winning by an innings.

Scorecard: 106 (206) | 14 Feb 2010 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: 🔥Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar 106 vs South Africa in 2010🏏

93. 200* vs South Africa, 2010, Gwalior (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#46)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 200*
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Context: First player to hit a double century in ODI cricket. It was meant to be. Just meant to be.

Scorecard: 200* (147) | 24 Feb 2010 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 2009/10

Video Highlights: Sachin vs South Africa Highlights HD🔥 First ODI Double Century hitter | India | Sachin 200 Runs

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94. 203 vs Sri Lanka, 2010, Colombo (Test)

  • Format: Test (#48)
  • Opposition: Sri Lanka
  • Venue: SSC, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Tendulkar continued his rich vein of form with yet another double century. By the time he was done, he had already posted 592 runs. India would make 707 as the match headed towards a draw.

Scorecard: 203 (347) | 26 Jul 2010 | Sri Lanka vs India Scorecard 2010

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 203 vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2010 at Colombo (SSC)

95. 214 vs Australia, 2010, Bengaluru (Test)

  • Format: Test (#49)
  • Opposition: Australia
  • Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, India
  • Result: Won, (POTM) – 214 & 53*
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Replying back to Australia’s 478, Tendulkar & Murali Vijay put together a 308-run stand to help India recover from 38/2. Tendulkar’s final double century.

Scorecard: 214 (363) | 9 Oct 2010 | Australia vs India Scorecard 2010/11

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 214 vs Australia 2010

96. 111* vs South Africa, 2010, Centurion (Test)

  • Format: Test (#50)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South africa
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #5 (3rd Innings)

Context: India’s first innings collapse came back to haunt them in this match. India were bundled out 136 and South Africa replied with 620/4 declared featuring Jacques Kallis’ maiden double century. Tendulkar (111*), Dhoni (90), Gambhir (80), and Sehwag (63) took India to 459, but still could not avoid an innings defeat.

Scorecard: 111* (241) | 16 Dec 2010 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 2010/11

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 50th Test Century || Highlights || South Africa 2010

97. 146 vs South Africa, 2011, Cape Town (Test)

  • Format: Test (#51)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Result: Drawn
  • Batting Position: #4 (2nd Innings)

Context: Against Dale Steyn & Morne Morkel in their primes, Tendulkar crafted a majestic ton at Newlands. One of the best performances for an Indian batter overseas.

Scorecard: 146 (314) | 2 Jan 2011 | South Africa vs India Scorecard 2010/11

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 146 vs South Africa 2011 in Newlands | 51st Test Century

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98. 120 vs England, 2011, Bengaluru (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#47)
  • Opposition: England
  • Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India
  • Result: Tied
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup

Context: The best match of the 2011 ODI World Cup. Tendulkar’s 120 helped India post 338, but Andrew Strauss’ 158 helped England tie India.

Scorecard: 120 (115) | 27 Feb 2011 | India vs England Scorecard 2010/11

Video Highlights: India vs England | 2011 Cricket World Cup (Hindi Version)

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99. 111 vs South Africa, 2011, Nagpur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#48)
  • Opposition: South Africa
  • Venue: Vidharbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, India
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup

Context: In one of the best matches of the tournament, Sehwag & Tendulkar powered India to a 142-run stand in just 17.4 overs. Dale Steyn’s 5-fer would reduce India to 296, which South Africa would chase down in a thriller of a contest.

Scorecard: 111 (101) | 12 Mar 2011 | India vs South Africa Scorecard 2010/11

Video Highlights: India vs South Africa Highlights | 2011 Cricket World Cup (Hindi Version)

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100. 114 vs Bangladesh, 2012, Mirpur (ODI)

  • Format: ODI (#49)
  • Opposition: Bangladesh
  • Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh
  • Result: Lost
  • Batting Position: #2 (1st Innings)

Tournament: Asia Cup 2012 (Pak, Ban, Ind, SL)

Context: For such an illustrious career, this innings was criticized by many due to that strike rate of 77.55. Despite a 148-run partnership with Virat Kohli, Tendulkar’s final hundred resulted in Team India’s loss unfortunately.

Scorecard: 114 (147) | 16 Mar 2012 | India vs Bangladesh Scorecard 2011/12

Video Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th Century Highlights | India vs Bangladesh | Asia Cup 2012

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Sachin Tendulkar Centuries

How many centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score in international cricket across all formats?

Sachin Tendulkar scored 100 centuries across all formats (51 ODI centuries, 49 Test centuries).

Which was Sachin Tendulkar’s first century as a captain of Indian national cricket team?

Tendulkar’s first century as captain was against Sri Lanka in 1996.

When did Sachin Tendulkar score his first double century?

Sachin Tendulkar scored his first double century on 29 October, 1999 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad when he made 217 (344).

How many times did Sachin Tendulkar have a score in the nervous nineties?

Sachin Tendulkar scored in the nervous nineties 28 times, 10 in Test matches & 18 in ODI cricket (one not out, 17 out).

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