Top 10 Batsmen with most ODI centuries on winning occasions

Top 10 Batsmen with most ODI centuries on winning occasions: An ODI century is the ultimate joy for any batsman. A combination of commitment, determination and skill is required to stay on the crease and reach this milestone for any batsman. Throughout the history there have been players who have stood out from the rest and have accumulated these personal accolades and have out-shone their teammates on many occasions. Here we take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen with most ODI centuries on winning occasions: 10. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 16 centuries: Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source: AFP ) The Australian Adam Gilchrist is one of the most successful wicket-keeper batsmen of all time. He will always be remembered for his immense contribution to the game of cricket. He has recorded 16 centuries in ODIs that his team has won and his average is also above 41. He played ODIs from the year 1997 till 2008. Gilly’s highest score in ODI cricket is 171 runs. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket 9. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 18 centuries: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) Kumar Sangakkara is considered by many as a batting legend in modern cricket. His technique and skill has been unquestionable and he has performed consistently throughout his career for his team. He has played 217 ODIs for Sri Lanka and has scored a massive 8301 runs in which is also the fourth highest in the world. 8. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 18 centuries: Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images) One of the most successful captains in Indian cricket, Ganguly scored 18 centuries to help his team to a win in his long career and had scored a total of 6938 runs. His average is 55.06 and his best score is 183. He also scored 41 fifties in the 149 matches that he played from 1996 till 2007. Also Read – Top 10 most successful ODI captains 7. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 18 centuries: Tillakaratne Dilshan. (© Getty Images) The dashing attacking batsman of the island nation of Sri Lanka has also registered a total of 18 centuries in ODIs for helping his team win a match after playing a total of 173 matches. He started playing ODIs for Sri Lanka from the year 1999. His best score is 161* and his average is an impressive 50.21. 6. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 20 centuries: AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images) One of the most skillful and talented batsmen to ever play cricket is on number 6 in this list with 20 centuries for a winning team. ABD, as he is known, has been one of the most consistent performers for the Proteas in the last few years. His average is a whopping 67.22 and his high score is 162*. He has scored 6050 runs when his team has won in 125 ODIs since 2005 till today. His strike rate of 106.43 is second only to the Indian opener Virender Sehwag in ODIs with most team wins. 5. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 20 centuries: Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Gallo Images) The attacking South African batsman has scored 20 centuries in just 79 matches that the Proteas have won. His average of 68.27 is second only to the Indian skipper MS Dhoni. His strike rate is also an impressive 91.04 and in addition he has also scored 24 half centuries in ODIs won by South Africa. 4. Virat Kohli (India) – 21 centuries: Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images) The Indian Test skipper has been one of the most dependable and consistent performers for India for quite some time now. He has registered 21 centuries in just 99 ODIs for India in a winning cause. His average of 67.50 in One Day matches won by his team is lower only to MS Dhoni and Hashim Amla’s. He is one of those rare batsmen in the world who has scored more centuries than half centuries for helping his team to a victory. He has 19 fifties so far. 3. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 24 centuries: Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source: Charly Booker) The Sri Lankan great Jayasuriya had a long and successful career in International cricket till his retirement in the year 2009. He has scored a total of 24 centuries in 233 matches for Sri Lanka. He was a guaranteed starter for his team at his peak. He has scored 8873 runs which is the third highest in this list. 2. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 25 centuries: Ricky Ponting. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Australian Ponting is considered as one of the best skippers and batsmen of the game of cricket. He scored 25 centuries to help Australia win in 262 matches that he played from 1995 till 2012. In addition he has scored 69 fifties in ODIs that his team won, which is a world record in itself. He has also scored a whopping 10726 runs for a winning team in ODIs which is the second highest in the world. 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 33 centuries: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) Tendulkar is considered as one of the best batsmen in world cricket, if not the best. He is one of the most loved and accomplished cricketers in the world. He has scored a total of 11157 runs in ODIs which his team won, which is the highest and includes a world best 33 centuries. He has played a total of 234 matches in his long career from 1990 till 2012 in which India prevailed. Also Read – Top 10 Batsmen with most international runs on winning occasions (All Stats Updated Till 15th Feb, 2016)

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