In the modern day cricket, the pitches are favourable to the batsmen. The top three can make use of the conditions and one of them can carry the whole innings which can help their team to score big runs to put pressure on the opposition.
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Denis Amiss from England scored the first century in One day international against Australia at Old Trafford in 1972. Top players like Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Kumar Sangakkara continued to take the One-day international cricket to a new level with their positive approach.
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Sinc 2010 onwards, 6 double centuries have been scored. Sachin Tendulkar was the first batsman to score a double century against South Africa in 2010. So far in ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma holds the record of the highest individual score with 264* against Sri Lanka in 2014, Chris Gayle and Fakhar Zaman scoring double centuries against Zimbabwe. Virender Sehwag is in the elite list of scoring the double century against West Indies.
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With the way the modern day cricketers are playing ODI format, we could see a triple century soon.
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Here we look at the 6 batsmen who have the ability to score a triple century in ODI format
- Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is one the dangerous opening batsmen in ODI cricket. He made his ODI debut against Ireland on 23rd June 2007. His life was changed after being promoted to an opening slot with Shikhar Dhawan in the Champions Trophy 2013.
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Rohit Sharma is the only batsman to score 3 double centuries in One-day international cricket. He has played so far 181 One day internationals and scored a total of 6730 runs with the best score of 264* against Sri Lanka in 2014 at Eden Garden’s, Kolkata. As per today, Rohit Sharma average in ODI cricket is 45.47. His first double century was against Australia at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on 2nd November 2013.
Last year at Mohali, Rohit Sharma scored his 3rd double century against Sri Lanka at Mohali. He remained not out on 208*.
One day internationals, he has 18 centuries and 34 half centuries. The best thing about Rohit Sharma is that if he can play the new ball well, his ability to score big scores makes him a special ODI player.
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Rohit Sharma could score a triple century in ODI format with the support of other batsmen. He also equals the record of most centuries in the T20I format with 3 centuries. Collin Munro also has 3 centuries to his name.
- Martin Guptill
The New Zealand hard-hitting opener Martin Guptill is another batsman who has the ability to score a triple century in One-day international format. He made his ODI debut against West Indies on 10th January 2009.
In One day international cricket, Guptill has played 154 matches and scored 5863 runs with the best score of 237* against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. His average in ODI cricket is 42.69.
He has 13 centuries and 33 half-centuries to his name in ODI cricket. His ability to put pressure on opposition bowlers with his aggressive intent makes him a dangerous player to bowl. If he gets the start, Guptill would score big and help New Zealand post a massive total.
Martin Guptill has the ability to score a triple century in ODI cricket which would be a great achievement. He is one batsman to make 2 centuries in T20I format.
- Chris Gayle
The explosive left-handed batsman from West Indies made his One day International debut against India on 11th September 1999. Since his debut, he has played 284 ODI’s and scored a total of 9727 runs with the best score of 215 runs in the 2015 World Cup game against Zimbabwe. His average in ODI cricket is 37.12. He is one of the double centurions in One-day international cricket.
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In One day international cricket, Gayle has scored so far 23 centuries and 49 half centuries. He can destroy any opposition bowling line up with his aggressive stroke play. While opening the innings for West Indies, if he stays there for 15 to 20 overs, his range of strokes can be lethal and help his team post a big total.
With World Cup 2019 to be his last tournament, Chris Gayle could break the 300 score soon. In T20I format, he is one of best with 2 centuries to his name.
- Fakhar Zaman
The stylish left-handed batsman from Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman has created a big impact while opening the innings. He made his ODI debut for Pakistan during the Champions Trophy match against South Africa on 7th June 2017.
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He has played so far 18 One day internationals and scored a total of 1065 runs with the best score of 210* during the 4th One day international against Zimbabwe on 20th July 2018. During Champions Trophy finals against arch-rivals India, Fakhar Zaman stole the show with a brilliant 114 and helped Pakistan to post 338. Pakistan won the tournament by 180 runs.
So far he has scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries to his name with a batting average of 76.07. If he continues to perform in the same way, Fakhar Zaman could reach the milestone of 300 soon. He needs to prove against top quality teams on a consistent basis.
- Jason Roy
The aggressive right-handed batsman from England, Jason Roy made his One-day international debut on 8th May 2015. After England was knocked out of World Cup 2015, Roy changed the attitude of England batting in One-day Internationals.
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He has played so far 65 One day internationals and scored a total of 2422 runs with the best score of 180. While opening the innings, Roy can destroy any bowling line. So far in his ODI career, he has scored 6 centuries and 12 half centuries. His average in ODI cricket is 39.06.
Roy 180 off 151 against Australia at MCG this year remains the highest individual scorers for England. His ability to take on the bowlers and play innovative stroke play makes him one of the dangerous openers in ODI cricket at present moment.
Jason Roy would be a big contender to score 300 runs in One day international if he continues his brilliant in upcoming series. His attacking approach made this England team the number 1 ranked ODI side.
- Aaron Finch
The Australian right-handed opener Aaron Finch is another contender to make 300 runs in One-day Internationals. He made his ODI debut for Australia on 11th January 2013. Since his debut, he has played 93 One day internationals and scored a total of 3361 runs with the best score of 148. His average in ODI cricket comes to 38.19
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So far he has hit 11 centuries and 18 half-centuries to his name in ODI format. Aaron Finch opens the innings and gets a chance to score big runs. With his great hitting power and hit big sixes off spinners makes him lethal batsman in ODI’s.
Finch plays a key role in current ODI set up with no Warner and Smith in the side. In T20I format, he holds the record for the highest individual score of 172 against Zimbabwe.