Captains To Score A Double century in ODI, Virendra Sehwag and Rohit Sharma

Double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) are quite rare, as the format of the game is designed to encourage aggressive, quick scoring. As of my knowledge cutoff, there have been only two captains who have scored double centuries in ODIs:

• Virender Sehwag (India) – scored a double century (219) as captain in 2011.
• Rohit Sharma (India) – scored a double century (208) as captain in 2013.

Yes, that’s right, no other captains have achieved the feat apart from these two. Conincidently they both were captaining the side in absence of team’s regular captain.

In the game vs West Indies in Dec’2011, Virender Sehwag was leading the side in the absence of MS Dhoni and scored 219 runs in 149 balls. He hit 25 fours and 7 sixes fly off his blade.

In the game vs Sri Lanka in Dec’2013, Rohit Sharma was leading the side in the absence of Virat Kohli and scored 208* runs in 153 balls. He hit 13 fours and 12 sixes in his score.

Most runs in an innings by a captain

So, Virendra Sehwag and Rohit Sharma are the only Captains To Score A Double century in ODI

Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma (redefined opening in One Day Internationals)

Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma are two of the most dynamic and explosive batsmen to have ever played the game of cricket. Both have had successful careers as openers for the Indian national team, and have also had the opportunity to lead the team as captains.

Virender Sehwag, known as the “Nawab of Najafgarh,” was known for his aggressive and fearless approach to batting. He brought that same attitude to his captaincy, leading by example and encouraging his teammates to play with the same level of confidence and freedom. Sehwag’s captaincy style was marked by a willingness to take risks and try new things, rather than playing it safe. This approach helped him lead India to some memorable victories during his tenure.

Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, is known for his calm and composed approach to batting, and that same demeanor carries over to his captaincy as well. Sharma is known to be a thoughtful and strategic captain, who carefully considers his options and makes calculated decisions. He is also known to be an excellent communicator, who is able to keep his team focused and motivated even in high-pressure situations. Under Sharma’s leadership, the Indian team has had a number of successful campaigns, including a series win against Australia in 2020 and an ODI series win against England in 2022.

Both Sehwag and Sharma have been able to lead their teams to success through their unique captaincy styles. Sehwag’s aggressive and daring approach helped him lead India to some unexpected victories, while Sharma’s strategic and composed approach helped him guide the team to consistent and dominant performances. Both players have been able to inspire their teammates to play to their full potential, and have left a lasting impact on Indian cricket.

Highlights : Only Captains to Score Double Century in ODI history

• India has produced some of the greatest batsmen in the history of ODI cricket, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni.
• However, only two Indian captains have ever scored a double century in ODIs: Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma.
• Sehwag achieved the feat in December 2011, against the West Indies in Indore.
• He scored 219 runs off 149 balls, including 25 fours and 7 sixes.
• It was the highest score by an Indian batsman in ODIs at the time, and it remains the second-highest score by any batsman in ODI history.
• Sharma scored his double century in December 2013, against Sri Lanka in Mohali.
• He scored 208 runs off 153 balls, including 13 fours and 12 sixes.
• It was the highest score by an Indian batsman in ODIs since Sehwag’s double century, and it remains the third-highest score by any batsman in ODI history.
• Sehwag and Sharma’s double centuries are testament to their batting prowess and their ability to take the game away from the opposition.

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