1. 148 vs Pak at Visakhapatnam, April 2005
MS Dhoni came into limelight with a superb 148 against Pakistan in the 2nd One-day international match played at Visakhapatnam on 5th April 2005. The wicketkeeper-batsman was promoted at number 3 and showed his class with attacking stroke play.
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MS Dhoni smashed the Pakistan bowlers and reached his half-century off 49 balls. After completing his half-century, he continued with his brutal hitting to score the 1st century in international cricket.
He scored 148 off 123 balls with 15 fours and 4 sixes. India posted a massive total of 356 for 9 in 50 overs. Pakistan was bowled out for 298 in 44. 1 overs, giving hosts a 58 runs win. MS Dhoni was named the man of the match for his brilliant knock.