In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, amassing high run totals is an everlasting desire of any batsman. Although centuries get enormous plaudits, surpassing the 150-run milestone serves as magnificent proof of a cricketer’s exceptional skill and absolute supremacy on the pitch.
Certainly! We’re all familiar with Sachin Tendulkar leading the pack in terms of ODI centuries (100+ scores) with an impressive 49 to his name, while Virat Kohli closely follows with 48. But have you ever wondered who holds the record for the most 150+ scores in ODI cricket?
Here in this article, we will be delving into the records of the list with the most 150+ scores registered by all the batsmen.
1. Rohit Sharma (8 times) :
Rohit Sharma’s cricketing voyage has truly been a spectacle to behold. In the realm of One Day International (ODI) cricket, he has crossed the 150-run mark on eight separate occasions, a feat made even more remarkable by the fact that he remained unbeaten three times during these incredible innings. Adding to this extraordinary record, Rohit has managed the rare achievement of amassing 200 runs in a single inning on three separate instances, with his highest score being an astounding 264 runs.
2. David Warner (7 times) :
David Warner’s ODI journey has been defined by his remarkable prowess with the bat, having notched up seven innings where he exceeded the 150-run milestone. One of his standout moments was when he achieved a remarkable individual score of 179 runs against Pakistan in 2017.
3. Chris Gayle (5 times) :
Chris Gayle boasts an impressive ODI cricket record with five innings where he crossed the 150-run mark. Remarkably, in two of these innings, he held his wicket till the end. His monumental 215-run knock against Zimbabwe during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup stands as his highest individual score. This remarkable feat marked him as the first-ever cricketer to achieve a double-century in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015.
4. Virat Kohli (5 times) :
Virat Kohli’s career has seen him excel on five separate occasions, scoring a magnificent 150 runs or more. What’s truly remarkable is that in four of these remarkable innings, he remained unbeaten. Among these stellar performances, his highest score stands at a remarkable 183 runs, a testament to his extraordinary skill and prowess.
5. Sachin Tendulkar – (5 times)
Sachin Tendulkar’s career was marked by an incredible accomplishment when he scored 150 runs or more in five distinct innings. One of these standout performances was his record-breaking double century, an unbeaten 200 runs. In 2010, he etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first male cricketer to achieve this milestone in One Day International (ODI) cricket. This remarkable feat occurred during his unforgettable innings of 200 not out against South Africa in Gwalior.
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