Double Centuries in ODI Cricket
The ODI double century was once thought impossible. Then Sachin Tendulkar scored 200 not out in 2010, and the floodgates opened. Through 2026, there have been 11 double hundreds in men's ODIs, with Rohit Sharma alone owning three.
All ODI Double Centuries
| Batsman | Score | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 200* | South Africa | 2010 |
| Virender Sehwag | 219 | West Indies | 2011 |
| Rohit Sharma | 209 | Australia | 2013 |
| Rohit Sharma | 264 | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| Chris Gayle | 215 | Zimbabwe | 2015 |
| Martin Guptill | 237* | West Indies | 2015 |
| Rohit Sharma | 208* | Sri Lanka | 2017 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 210* | Zimbabwe | 2018 |
| Ishan Kishan | 210 | Bangladesh | 2022 |
| Shubman Gill | 208 | New Zealand | 2023 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 210* | Afghanistan | 2024 |
The First: Tendulkar 200*
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 24 February 2010 |
| Venue | Gwalior |
| Opposition | South Africa |
| Balls | 147 |
Tendulkar's unbeaten 200 was the first in ODI history, achieved at age 36. It broke a barrier many thought unbreakable.
The Highest: Rohit 264
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 November 2014 |
| Venue | Kolkata |
| Opposition | Sri Lanka |
| Balls | 173 |
| Fours/Sixes | 33 fours, 9 sixes |
Rohit's 264 remains the highest ODI score ever — 27 runs clear of second place.
Double Centuries by Country
| Country | Count |
|---|---|
| India | 7 |
| West Indies | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Pakistan | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 |
Who scored the first ODI double century?
Sachin Tendulkar, 200 not out against South Africa at Gwalior in 2010.
What is the highest ODI score ever?
Rohit Sharma's 264 against Sri Lanka at Kolkata in 2014.
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