Most Centuries Scored by an Opener or Middle Order Batsman in Cricket World Cup

Most Centuries Scored by an Opener Batsman in Cricket World Cup

As the record of most centuries lies with the opening batsmen viz. Mark Waugh, Saurav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, it is difficult to choose the best amongst all. All the above mentioned players are world class players and they are the best in their own special way. However, on the basis of most consecutive centuries in World Cup, our pick is Mark Waugh of Australia as the top opener. Mark Waugh has scored 4 centuries in Cricket World Cup history with two consecutive centuries in 1996 Cricket World Cup, this is itself is a record for him. Mark Waugh has scored his 4 centuries at an average of 117 runs per match. His incredible batting style and stylish drives have always cherished cricket fans around the globe. This does not mean that Sachin Tendulkar has lost his significance. He is still playing and has full potential to break Mark Waugh’s record of scoring consecutive centuries in a World Cup tournament.

Most Centuries Scored by an Middle Order Batsman in Cricket World Cup

For the most centuries by any middle order batsman in Cricket World Cup, our top pick is none other than India’s world class batsman, Sachin Tendulkar. He is not only one of the best openers cricket world has produced, but also a great middle order batsman who, during the time of Saurav Ganguly and Verender Sewag as openers, always supported the middle order in crucial times. For Sachin Tendulkar, the West Indies cricket legend, Vivian Richards has recently said that “Tendulkar is the all time greatest cricketer. I am sure he will have more records to his credit.” He is the only batsman who holds records in various categories of cricket whether its test cricket, One Day Internationals or T20 game. Sachin Tendulkar has already scored 4 centuries in cricket world cup. The forthcoming 2011 ICC Cricket World is a great opportunity for Sachin to make new records for himself and his country.

Maximum Fours Records in ODI and T20 Cricket

Maximum Fours Records in ODI Cricket 

Not only test cricket, the world class batsman, Sachin Tendulker of India holds the record of maximum fours in One day Internationals as well. He has scored 1927 fours to date and still exhilarating his fans with his mastery with bat.  Next to follow in the maximum fours list is Sanath Jayasurya who has registered 1500 fours up till now. Ricky Ponting holds the third slot with 1166 fours in his career span. Adam Gilchrist is just round the corner with Ricky Ponting as he is short of him by four fours. Adam Gilchrist is standing on fourth position with 1162 fours in his ODI career. Fifth position is held by India’s Surav Ganguly who has reported 1122 fours by the end of 2010. None of the Pakistani players is on the top ten list of records which is based on Maximum fours in One Day International.

Maximum Fours Records in T20 Cricket 

Records are made to be broken and T20 Cricket has provided another platform to make new records to the batsmen. Not only that, batsmen also have the opportunity to break the former T20 records in this new form of game which has very recent cricket history. T20 cricket has not only brought new dimensions its record book is also continuously ticking. Records for maximum fours in T20 is currently held by Graeme Smith of South Africa who has hit whopping 122 fours in just 31 matches, which yield him an average of almost 4 fours in each T20 match he has played. Next to follow is Brendon McCullum of New Zealand with a figure of 112 fours in 40 matches. The third and fourth position is held by Tillakaratne Dilshan of Srilanka and Kevin Pietersen of England respectively, who correspondingly stand with a mere difference of 92 fours and 90 fours. Another Srilankan, Mahela Jayawardene holds fifth position with 83 fours.

Top Ten Indian Batsmen in Test-ODI-T20 Cricket-All time

Top Ten Indian Batsmen in Test Cricket-All time 

In India, Cricket is more of a religion than a sport. Players like Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar are embassedors, making the religion known all over the world. Today, India is one of the most celebrated teams on Earth. They have managed to maintain the standards set by their seniors very well.

Indian Batsmen have always been worshipped all over this country and others. In test cricket, it is Sachin Tendulkar who has set the highest records ever and is known as the legend in this game.

Sachin Tendulkar is the master in this format. He has always encouraged his teammates to bring the same fortune that he managed. Because of him India is known as the number One team. Top ten Indian batsmen in test cricket are:

• SR Tendulkar
• R Dravid
• SM Gavaskar
• VVS Laxman
• SC Ganguly
• V Sehwag
• DB Vengsarkar
• M Azharuddin
• GR Viswanath
• N Kapil Dev

Top Ten Indian Batsmen in ODI Cricket-All time

In One Day Internationals, India’s greatest victory to date remains winning the 1983 world cup. The victory was mainly due to Kapil Dev. Kapil Dev was extremely passionate about cricket and that is what helped him excel in his field. He managed to bring a lot of fame and fortune to team India when it was not doing very well. India has always batted consistantly in One Day Internationals. Further, the team has always managed to make a show of their exploits. Indian players remain focussed on the game at all times. The Indian players have managed to succeed together through tough times. Top ten Indian batsmen in ODI cricket are:

• SR Tendulkar
• SC Ganguly
• R Dravid
• M Azharuddin
• Yuvraj Singh
• V Sehwag
• MS Dhoni
• A Jadeja
• NS Sidhu
• K Srikkanth

Top Ten Indian Batsmen in T20 Cricket-All time

The worst ever twenty-twenty world cup was won by team India. Twenty-twenty is the shortest game because there are limited overs. There is not much scope for the players to display their talents as much as they can in the other formats. This format requires them to play sincerely and not take it lightly. Because of the urgency of the game, competition levels are very high. India has always known how to deal with competition, and they have never succumbed to nervous break downs nor have their confidence levels ever dropped. These are good traits in any players. Top ten Indian batsmen in T20 cricket are:

• G Gambhir
• Yuvraj Singh
• SK Raina
• MS Dhoni
• RG Sharma
• V Sehwag
• YK Pathan
• V Uthappa
• IK Pathan
• M Vijay

Top Ten Captains of India in Test-ODI Cricket

 

Top Ten Captains of India in Test Cricket

Kapil Dev achieved a lot of success with the Indian team. It was under his captaincy that India started to flourish and have since then maintained their position. He proved to be a very competitive captain.

Next came Mohammad Azharuddin who was again a very cool and relaxed personality. He achieved a lot of fame as his stint of being the captain of team India.

In test cricket, Ganguly proved to be the mentor for all the younger players of the current team, and that same team has taken India to newer heights. And today India is the number one test side in the world. The captains of India have always known their responsibility and have never backed out in any game.

And currently under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, they are doing very well. Top ten captains of India in test cricket are:

1. MS Dhoni
2. SC Ganguly
3. R Dravid
4. SM Gavaskar
5. M Azharuddin
6. AL Wadekar
7. A Kumble
8. Kapil Dev
9. BS Bedi
10. Nawab Of Pataudi

Top Ten Captains of India in ODI Cricket

India has been exceptionally good in One Day Internationals. It was under the captaincy of Kapil Dev that they won the World Cup in 1983. He was again brilliant on the field.

Rahul Dravid is a guy of very cool temperament, but unfortunately India hasn’t performed that well during his captaincy; nevertheless, that doesn’t make him bad in the game or as a captain. He always came up with new tactics on the field of which some worked very well for the team.

Ganguly was again one such captain of a string of successful captains India has, as can be seen even today with the wonderful results achieved by MS Dhoni, who is the reason behind India being the most feared. Most matches have been won under his captaincy. Top ten captains of India in one day international cricket are:

1. MS Dhoni
2. A Jadeja
3. V Sehwag
4. R Dravid
5. M Azharuddin
6. Kapil Dev
7. SC Ganguly
8. DB Vengsarkar
9. SM Gavaskar
10. RJ Shastri

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