Captain Double Hundred List Odi: No other captain has achieved the feat of scoring double hundred in ODI. In the game vs West Indies in Dec'2011, Sehwag was leading the side in the absence of MS Dhoni.
🏏 Captains Who Scored a Double Century in ODI Cricket
Only two captains in cricket history have scored a double century in ODI cricket —
Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma.
👉 Both achieved this rare milestone while leading India in the absence of the regular captain.
👉 No other captain in ODI history has scored 200 or more runs in a single innings.
👉 No other captain in ODI history has scored a double century — making this a unique world record.
This makes it one of the rarest leadership records in cricket.
📊 Did You Know?
- Only 2 captains have scored double centuries in ODIs
- Both players are from India
- Both innings came while leading as stand-in captains
No captain from any other country has reached this milestone.
📋 Double Centuries by Captains in ODI Cricket
| Player | Runs | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 219 | 149 | West Indies | Indore | 2011 |
| Rohit Sharma | 208* | 153 | Sri Lanka | Mohali | 2017 |
👉 These are the only instances of a captain scoring a double century in ODI history.
📉 Why This Record Is So Rare
- Captains carry additional leadership pressure
- Risk management often limits aggressive batting
- Scoring 200 requires long time at crease
- ODI format restricts overs
Even great captains have failed to reach this milestone.
⭐ Virender Sehwag – First Captain to Score 200
Virender Sehwag became the first captain to score a double century in ODIs.
- Score: 219
- Balls: 149
- Opponent: West Indies
- Year: 2011
He dominated the innings with fearless batting and aggressive stroke play.
⭐ Rohit Sharma – Second Captain to Achieve the Feat
Rohit Sharma later joined this elite list.
- Score: 208*
- Balls: 153
- Opponent: Sri Lanka
- Year: 2017
He became the only captain with multiple double centuries overall in ODIs (as a player).
📋 Highest Scores by Captains in ODI Cricket
| Player | Runs | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 219 | India | West Indies | 2011 |
| Rohit Sharma | 208* | India | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 189 | Sri Lanka | India | 2000 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 186* | India | New Zealand | 1999 |
| Viv Richards | 181 | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 1987 |
👉 Despite many great innings, only two captains crossed the 200-run mark.
💡 Key Insight
Scoring a double century as captain combines individual brilliance with leadership pressure — making this one of cricket’s rarest achievements.
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