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IN PHOTOS | First player from each country to score ODI double-century

Updated On: 10 February, 2024 12:02 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

As Sri Lanka`s Patthum Nissanka became the first ever Lankan to score a double-century in One-Day International, here is the list of the first player from each country to score double ton in ODIs (Pic: AFP)

As Sri Lanka`s Patthum Nissanka became the first ever Lankan to score a double-century in One-Day International, here is the list of the first player from each country to score double ton in ODIs (Pic: AFP)

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As Sri Lanka`s Patthum Nissanka became the first ever Lankan to score a double-century in One-Day International, here is the list of the first player from each country to score double ton in ODIs (Pic: AFP)
<p><strong>India</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/in-photos-list-of-cricket-records-which-are-almost-impossible-to-break-99372/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sachin Tendulkar</strong></a> was the first Indian and also the first male cricketer to score a double century in ODIs. In 2010, the "Little Master" played an unbeaten knock of 200 runs against South Africa. He smashed 200 runs in 147 deliveries including 25 fours and 3 sixes</p>

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India

Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian and also the first male cricketer to score a double century in ODIs. In 2010, the "Little Master" played an unbeaten knock of 200 runs against South Africa. He smashed 200 runs in 147 deliveries including 25 fours and 3 sixes

<p><strong>Australia</strong></p>
<p>Australia`s star all-rounder <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/in-photos-iconic-matches-played-at-wankhede-stadium-98506/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Glenn Maxwell</strong></a> is the first batsman to score an ODI double ton for his country. In 2023, the right-hander registered 201 against Afghanistan off just 128 balls. His knock was laced with 21 fours and 10 sixes</p>

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Australia

Australia`s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is the first batsman to score an ODI double ton for his country. In 2023, the right-hander registered 201 against Afghanistan off just 128 balls. His knock was laced with 21 fours and 10 sixes

<p><strong>West Indies</strong></p>
<p>Legendary <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/chris-gayle-this-might-be-a-record-breaking-auction-23261877" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chris Gayle</strong></a> was the first West Indies batsman to achieve the feat. Gayle bashed the Zimbabwe bowlers for 215 runs. He played 147 deliveries during his knock in which the left-hander smashed 10 fours and 16 sixes</p>

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West Indies

Legendary Chris Gayle was the first West Indies batsman to achieve the feat. Gayle bashed the Zimbabwe bowlers for 215 runs. He played 147 deliveries during his knock in which the left-hander smashed 10 fours and 16 sixes

<p><strong>Martin Guptill</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/in-photos-odi-world-cup-double-centurions-98090/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Martin Guptill</strong></a> is the first Kiwi batsman to score a double century in ODIs. He scored 237 runs in 163 balls including 24 fours and 11 sixes. He achieved the feat during a match between New Zealand and West Indies</p>

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Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill is the first Kiwi batsman to score a double century in ODIs. He scored 237 runs in 163 balls including 24 fours and 11 sixes. He achieved the feat during a match between New Zealand and West Indies

<p><strong>Sri Lanka</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/nissanka-stars-against-afg-becomes-first-lankan-to-hit-double-odi-ton-23334395" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Pathum Nissanka</strong></a> became the first Sri Lankan to achieve this unique feat. The opener played a knock of 210 runs off 139 balls. He bashed the Afghanistan`s bowlers for 20 fours and 8 sixes</p>

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Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to achieve this unique feat. The opener played a knock of 210 runs off 139 balls. He bashed the Afghanistan`s bowlers for 20 fours and 8 sixes

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/bops-motivates-me-23333164" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Pakistan</strong></a>`s Fakhar Zaman was the first-ever batsman to register 200 in ODIs for his country. In a match against Zimbabwe, he played a knock of unbeaten 210 runs in 156 deliveries. His knock included 24 fours and 5 sixes</p>

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Pakistan

Pakistan`s Fakhar Zaman was the first-ever batsman to register 200 in ODIs for his country. In a match against Zimbabwe, he played a knock of unbeaten 210 runs in 156 deliveries. His knock included 24 fours and 5 sixes

<p><strong>South Africa</strong></p>
<p>No batsman from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/south-african-legend-de-villiers-praises-u-19-indian-team-23334397" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> has scored a double century in ODIs</p>

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South Africa

No batsman from South Africa has scored a double century in ODIs

<p><strong>England</strong></p>
<p>No <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/england-all-in-but-no-win-23334392" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>England</strong></a> batsman has been able to score a double century in ODIs</p>

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England

No England batsman has been able to score a double century in ODIs

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