Updated on: 08 November, 2023 04:37 PM IST |Shweta Shah
It was a delightful event yesterday as Glenn Maxwell played the most brilliant innings of his career. With 201 not out against Afghanistan, Australia joins India as they qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals. As Glenn Maxwell scores a magical number, lets see the cricketers who have scored glorious double centuries in ODI cricket.
1. Sachin Tendulkar: India
It shouldn't come off as a surprise because God can literally do anything. Sachin Tendulkar raised his bat as the crowd cheered for him after he scored a sensational double century during India vs. South Africa in 2010. Till the new batch of cricketers entered, Tendulkar remained unbeated to become the first man to score 200 in one-day internationals.
2. Virender Sehwag: India
Yet another ace of Indian cricket, Virender Sehwag, went on to score a glorious 200 runs as he beat Sachin Tendulkar's record. Sehwag scored 219 against the West Indies in Indore in December 2011.He was the on-field captain during the match in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
3. Martin Guptil: New Zealand
He became the first international batter to score an ODI double hundred against the West Indies in the quarterfinal clash during the 2015 ODI World Cup.Martin Guptil's exceptional performance swayed New Zealand straight into the finals. What happened next was history.
4. Chris Gayle: West Indies
The Caribbean maestro joined the illustrious list during the 2015 World Cup against Zimbabwe. Chris Gayle scored an impeccable 215 runs and became the sole saving grace for the West Indies in an otherwise disappointing tournament for them.
5. Rohit Sharma: India
The current Indian skipper has time and again showcased his phenomenal batting skills, thus leading India to a glorious victory. Rohit Sharma smashed a monstrous double centuries not once but three times in his entire ODI cricket career.It was once against Australia and twice against Sri Lanka. These beautiful big knocks made Rohit the only cricketer to score a double ton most of the time among all the batsmen.
6. Shubman Gill: India
Joining the terrific league, Shubman Gill soon cemented his spot among cricketers who scored double centuries in ODI cricket. He scored a sensational double ton against New Zealand in January 2023.Gill hit 19 boundaries and nine sixes to get 208 off 149 deliveries, thus leading India to a 12-run victory in the ODI series.
7. Glenn Maxwell: Australia
Ever seen a match where half the team has been sent back to the pavillion by the opposition, but there's one beacon of hope who plays like a warrior? That warrior was Glenn Maxwell.On Tuesday, the ace cricketer displayed a phenomenal performance by being a one-man army who led Australia to qualify for the World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. He scored a terrific 201 (not out) against Afghanistan.
Despite several injuries, Maxwell smashed the ball and paved the way for the Aussies.
