Scoring 200 or more runs in a One Day International (ODI) is a rare and remarkable achievement, primarily due to the format’s time limitations. The milestone was first reached by India’s Sachin Tendulkar in 2010, setting a new precedent in ODIs. His unbeaten 200 against South Africa opened the doors for others to strive for similar scores.
Virender Sehwag followed in 2011, hitting 219 against West Indies, making him the second cricketer and second Indian to achieve the feat. Rohit Sharma has since become the most prolific in this category, with three double centuries, including a record 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014. His consistent high scores have made him synonymous with double centuries in ODIs.
Other players to join the elite club include Chris Gayle (215), Martin Guptill (237), Fakhar Zaman (210), Ishan Kishan (210), and Shubman Gill (208), each showcasing extraordinary batting endurance and skill.
Here is a list of cricketers who have scored (200 runs or more) in (ODIs):
| Player | Country | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 200* | South Africa | 2010 |
| Virender Sehwag | India | 219 | West Indies | 2011 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 209 | Australia | 2013 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 264 | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 208* | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 215 | Zimbabwe | 2015 |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 237* | West Indies | 2015 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | 210* | Zimbabwe | 2018 |
| Ishan Kishan | India | 210 | Bangladesh | 2022 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 208 | New Zealand | 2023 |
Highlights:
- Rohit Sharma is the only player to score three double centuries in ODIs, holding the highest individual score of 264.
- Sachin Tendulkar was the first to reach the 200-mark in ODIs.
- Chris Gayle and Martin Guptill both scored their double centuries in World Cup matches.
These double centuries are rare and celebrated achievements in ODI cricket, with few players able to reach such high scores due to the format’s 50-over restriction.
