Top 10 highest individual scores on debut by Indians in ODIs

Top 10 highest individual scores on debut by Indians in ODIs: We often talk about how great a player becomes in his sport, but what we fail to realize is the fact that how his journey began. As they say, even a thousand mile journey begins with a single step, the career of every players starts from scratch with their debut matches. Let’s have a look at the Top 10 highest individual scores on debut by Indians in ODIs: 10. Ravindra Jadeja- 60 Runs: Ravindra Jadeja. (© Getty Images) Sir Jadeja as many call him has been an integral part of the Indian team for quite some time now. With three triple centuries in the domestic circuit Jadeja showed up his skill with the bat, an innings of 60 runs in his debut match against Sri Lanka in 2009 at Colombo on the International level the left-arm all-rounder ranks ninth in the all time best debut scorers for India in ODIs. 9. Ambati Rayudu- 63 Runs: Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: AFP) Next on the list is Ambati Rayudu, he is the third batsman for India to score a fifty+ in his debut match at the age of 27 years and 304 days. Although late to arrive at the international stage, Rayudu packs his punch as this pint size cricketer is no newbie he can smash you for a six and at the same time can play delicate shots. With his unbeaten 63 against Zimbabwe in 2013 Rayudu ranks eight on the list. 8. Sandeep Patil- 64 Runs: Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil. (Photo Source: PA Photos) Sandeep Patil the Chief Selector of the Indian cricket team at present, was a sensible batsman and an equally effective medium pace bowler for team India. Sandeep was known for his aggressive style of batting and his big hits, with 64 runs on his debut match against Australia in 1980 Sandeep ranks seventh on the list. 7. Raman Lamba- 64 Runs: Raman Lamba hails from Uttar Pradesh and played four Tests and 32 ODIs for India. (Photo Source: Bill McLeod) Blessed with a great hand-eye co-ordination Raman Lamba was known for his likeness to improvise on the field and his quick reflexes. Lamba scored 64 runs with a strike rate of 120+ in his debut match against Australia in 1986. Lamba ranks sixth in the list of best debut scorers for India in ODIs. He later died at a young age due to getting hit on his head by a ball while fielding close in. 6. Ajit Wadekar- 67 Runs: Ajit Wadekar. (Photo Source: AFP) Ajit Wadekar made his ODI debut for India against England in the year 1974, he was considered as one of the best No. 3 batsmen in Indian history. With a score of 67 runs in his debut match Ajit Wadekar ranks fifth in the list. 5. Manish Pandey- 71 Runs: Manish Pandey. (Photo Source: Associated Press) This young Indian talent made his debut recently in a match against Zimbabwe in 2015, scoring 71 runs. He was the first Indian batsman to score a century in IPL, Manish’s batting skill makes him a great aspect for the future of Indian cricket team. With 71 runs in his debut match Manish Pandey bags the fourth position on the list. 4. Navjot Sidhu- 73 Runs: Navjot Singh Sidhu. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Probably one the most outspoken cricketers of all-time, Navjot Sidhu was a dashing hard-hitting batsman. His ruthlessness for spin was remarkable as he smashed the bowlers all-round the park. Sidhu made his ODI debut against Australia in 1987 scoring 73 runs, he ranks third in the list of best debut scorers for India in ODIs. 3. Brijesh Patel- 82 Runs: BBrijesh Patel relaxes during the 2010 DLF Indian Premier League. (Photo by Yogen Shah-IPL 2010/IPL via Getty Images) A run machine at the domestic level and an able middle-order batsman, Brijesh Patel made his ODI debut against England in 1974. Considered as the glamour-boy of the game, Patel was capable of ripping apart the best bowling attacks in the world. He scored 82 runs with a strike rate of 105+ in his debut match, Patel ranks second in the list of best debut scorers for India in ODIs. 2. Robin Uthappa- 86 Runs: Robin Uthappa. (Photo Source: AFP) Robin Uthappa made his ODI debut against England in 2006, he scored 86 runs at a healthy strike rate. Robin’s ability to play all-around the wicket and willingness to play the ball in the air made him a lethal asset to have, however his temperament has been a big problem in his career. With a debut score of 86 runs Uthappa tops the list of best debut scorers for India in ODIs. 1. KL Rahul – 100* Runs: India’s batsman KL Rahul eyes the ball during the first one-day international (ODI) matches between India and host Zimbabwe. (Photo by JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP/Getty Images) KL Rahul shed his Test specialist tag which and gave a dream start to his to his ODI by smashing a century on debut. His inception to the limited overs format was pretty smooth. Rahul came out to open the bat with an easy 169 runs target at sight in the series opener. He batted calmly and avoided any unnecessary risks to help India chase down the target with 9 wickets in hands, hitting 100 runs off just 115 balls. His approach towards the task was commendable. On his way to taking his team to victory, Rahul also became the first Indian batsman ever to hit a century on debut. (All stats updated till 11th June, 2016)