Full list of players who scored double centuries in ODI cricket

2024.02.10

Rohit Sharma and Pathum Nissanka are the part of this elite list.

One Day Internationals (ODIs) used to have a distinct rhythm, with a target of 200 runs appearing like a formidable wall to cross. That was not so long ago. Groups would carefully prepare and carry out strategies to protect or pursue this impressive sum. In the limited-overs era, reaching the 200-run barrier as a team was frequently seen as a noteworthy accomplishment because every run was achieved with attention.

When we fast-forward to the modern era of cricket, the story takes a drastically different course. What was formerly regarded as a competitive goal has recently evolved into a habit, with contemporary cricket players viewing 200 runs as only the beginning. Scores of 200 or more are now routine and easily achievable, thanks to the game’s growth driven by aggressive batting strategies, creative strokes, and dynamic player attitudes. This change is in line with the exciting and dynamic style of contemporary ODIs, where the pleasure and allure of the game are fully enhanced by the quest of big scores.

A list of players in ODI cricket who have scored double hundreds

A few cricketers have made a lasting impression in the storied history of ODIs with outstanding performances, especially when it comes to hitting double hundreds.

1.Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 200 not out

• Date: February 24, 2010
• Opponent: South Africa
• Venue: Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior
• India’s Score: 401/3
• South Africa’s Score: 248/10
• Result: India won the match by 153 runs
• Impact: Tendulkar’s innings was a milestone moment as he became the first player to score a double century in ODIs.

2. Virender Sehwag (India) – 219

Date: December 8, 2011

Opponent: West Indies

Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

India’s Score: 418/5

West Indies’ Score: 265

Result: India won the match by 153 runsImpact: Sehwag’s aggressive innings set a new record for the highest individual score in ODIs at that time

3. Rohit Sharma (India) – 209

• Date: November 2, 2013
• Opponent: Australia
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
• India’s Score: 383/6
• Australia’s Score: 326/10
• Result: India won the match by 57 runs
• Impact: Rohit Sharma became the third batsman to score a double century in ODIs, contributing significantly to India’s victory.

4. Rohit Sharma (India) – 264

• Date: November 13, 2014
• Opponent: Sri Lanka
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• India’s Score: 404/5
• Sri Lanka’s Score: 251/10
• Result: India won the match by 153 runs
• Impact: Rohit’s monumental innings set a new world record for the highest individual score in ODIs.

5. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 215

• Date: February 24, 2015
• Opponent: Zimbabwe
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
• West Indies’ Score: 372/2
• Zimbabwe’s Score: 289
• Result: West Indies won the match by 73 runs
• Impact: Chris Gayle’s innings was a dominating performance, setting a new individual record in ODIs and contributing to West Indies’ victory.

6. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 237 not out

7. Rohit Sharma (India) – 208 not out

• Date: December 13, 2017
• Opponent: Sri Lanka
• Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
• India’s Score: 392/4
• Sri Lanka’s Score: 251/8
• Result: India won the match by 141 runs
• Impact: Rohit Sharma’s innings marked his third double century in ODIs, solidifying his reputation as a masterful limited-overs batsman and contributing to India’s comprehensive win.

8. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) – 210 not out

• Date: July 20, 2018
• Opponent: Zimbabwe
• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• Pakistan’s Score: 399/1
• Zimbabwe’s Score: 155 runs
• Result: Pakistan won the match by 244 runs
• Impact: Fakhar Zaman became the first Pakistani batsman to score a double century in ODIs, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s massive win.

9. Ishan Kishan (India) – 210 not out

• Date: December 10, 2022
• Opponent: Bangladesh
• Venue: Chattogram
• India’s Score: 409/8
• Bangladesh’s Score: 182 (all out)
• Result: India won the match by 227 runs
• Impact: Ishan Kishan’s blitzkrieg innings, including 24 fours and 10 sixes, played a crucial role in India’s dominating victory.

10. Shubman Gill (India) – 208

• Date: January 18, 2023
• Opponent: New Zealand
• Venue: Hyderabad
• India’s Score: 349
• New Zealand’s Score: 337
• Result: India won the match by 12 runs
• Impact: Gill, at the age of 23, became the youngest double centurion, contributing significantly to India’s triumph.

11. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 201

• Date: November 7, 2023
• Opponent: Afghanistan
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium
• Afghanistan’s Score: 291/5
• Australia’s Score: 293/7
• Result: Australia won the match by three wickets
• Impact: Maxwell’s explosive double century rescued Australia from a challenging situation, showcasing his power-hitting prowess.

12. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) – 210

• Date: February 9, 2024
• Opponent: Afghanistan
• Venue: Pallekele Stadium
• Sri Lanka’s Score: 381/3
• Afghanistan’s Score: 339/6
• Result: Sri Lanka won the match by 42 runs
• Impact: Nissanka scripted history as the first Sri Lankan to achieve a double century, making a significant contribution to Sri Lanka’s commanding total and victory.

Pathum Nissanka created history on February 9, 2024, when he became the first Sri Lankan player to score two centuries in one-day internationals. At Pallekele Stadium, his outstanding innings of 210—which included 20 fours and two sixes—was crucial to Sri Lanka’s dominant victory over Afghanistan with a score of 381/3. Even though Afghanistan put up a strong batting display, scoring 349/6, Nissanka’s historic feat secured Sri Lanka’s win. An important turning point in Sri Lankan cricket history was reached by Thirimanne, whose innings demonstrated both his skill and tenacity.

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