List of Double Centuries in ODI Cricket: From Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma

List of Double Century in ODI Cricket:One-day international (ODI) cricket has changed a lot since it started in 1971. It used to be seen as a shorter, faster version of Test cricket, but now it is a game where teams score a lot of runs and break records. The best example of this is the exclusive group of batsmen who have scored 200 runs in ODI or more than 200 runs in a single ODI innings also known as double centurions.

Scoring a double century in ODIs is very difficult. Batsmen only have 300 balls to face, so scoring more than 150 is a great achievement. But to score more than double that requires a lot of skill, power, timing, and a bit of luck. That is why only 10 double centuries have been scored in over 4200 ODI matches played so far.

List of Double Centuries in ODI Cricket

There have been 10 double centuries scored in One Day International (ODI) cricket so far. Rohit Sharma is the highest individual runs scorer in ODIs, with 264 runs. He is also the only player to score three double centuries in ODI matches.Let’s take a look at the elite list of players with double centuries in ODI Cricket.

Player List	200+ Runs	Opponent/Date
1. Rohit Sharma	264 (Highest)	Sri Lanka, 2014
2. Martin Guptill	237*	West Indies, March 2015
3. Amelia Kerr	232*	Ireland, June 2018
4. Belinda Clark	229* (First female)	Denmark, December 1997
5. Virender Sehwag	219	West Indies, December 2011
6. Chris Gayle	215	Zimbabwe, February 2015
7. Fakhar Zaman	210*	Zimbabwe, July 2018
8. Ishan Kishan	210	Bangladesh, December, 2022
9. Rohit Sharma	209	Australia, November 2013
10. Rohit Sharma	208*	Sri Lanka December 2017
11. Shubman Gill	208	New Zealand 2023
12. Glenn Maxwell	201*	Afghanistan 2023 (CWC)
13. Sachin Tendulkar	200*	South Africa, February 2010
14 . Pathum Nissanka	210*	Afghanistan, February 2024

1. Rohit Sharma – Only Batsman With Three ODI Double Centuries

When it comes to scoring double hundreds in ODIs, Rohit Sharma is the only batsman to score three double centuries in ODI cricket, a unique record that no other batsman has come close to breaking in odi history yet.

In a span of just over 5 years between 2013 to 2018, Rohit has scored not one, not two but scored 3 double centuries in ODI cricket. This is a unique record that may not be broken for a very long time.

Rohit’s first double century came against Australia in 2013 when he scored 209. He scored his next double century in 2014 against Sri Lanka, setting the highest individual score in ODI history. He followed it up with a third double century, again against Sri Lanka, scoring 208* while remaining not out.

2. Martin Guptill – Highest Score by a New Zealander 

Kiwi opener Martin Guptill holds the record for the highest individual score by a New Zealander in ODIs.Martin Guptill’s unbeaten 237 is one of the highest scores in ODIs, placing him in the double century list. He achieved this during the 2015 World Cup quarter-final against the West Indies in Wellington.

Guptill hit 24 fours and 11 sixes, helping New Zealand reach 393-6, their highest ever ODI total.His 237 is also the second-highest score in men’s ODI cricket, behind Rohit Sharma’s 264.

3. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag became the third Indian batsman to score a double century in ODIs, joining the list of players with double centuries. His double century came against the West Indies in Indore in December 2011. Batting first after winning the toss, Sehwag scored 219 off 149 balls, helping India post 418-5.

4. Chris Gayle (138 balls) vs ZIM, 2015

Chris Gayle previously held the record for the fastest ODI double-century: 200 off 138 balls against Zimbabwe at the 2015 World Cup. Gayle went on to score 215 runs off 147 balls, including 10 fours and 16 sixes.

He and Marlon Samuels (133* off 156) combined for a 372-run second-wicket partnership. West Indies scored 372 runs, and Zimbabwe were all out for 289—West Indies won by 73 runs (DLS method).

5. Fakhar Zaman

Pakistani left-hander Fakhar Zaman owns the record for being the fastest player to score a double century in ODIs.

In July 2018, batting against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, Zaman raced to 200 in just 156 balls. His innings of 210 not out was studded with 24 fours and 5 sixes. 

By reaching the milestone in 156 balls, Zaman broke the previous fastest double century record held by Indian opener Ishan Kishan at 131 balls.

6. Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, holds the record for the fastest double century in ODI history.In December 2022, during the third ODI against Bangladesh, Kishan scored an impressive 210 off just 131 balls. His innings included 10 sixes and 24 fours, dominating the Bangladeshi bowlers.

Kishan broke Chris Gayle’s previous record of 138 balls, making a strong statement on the international stage.

7. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is the most recent player to register an ODI double, joining the list of cricketers who have scored a double century in ODI cricket. He achieved this feat in January 2023 against New Zealand in Hyderabad. Gill scored 208 runs off 149 balls, with 9 sixes and 19 fours.

Gill’s double century was the highest individual score in an ODI match between India and New Zealand. It also surpassed the record of the fastest ODI double previously held by Ishan Kishan.

Gill’s innings helped India post a mammoth total of 349/8. New Zealand chased bravely, but fell short by 12 runs. Gill was adjudged the player of the match for his brilliant batting performance.

8. Glenn Maxwell (AUS) –

Despite struggling with cramps, Maxwell smashed a record-breaking double century, pulling Australia from the brink of defeat to an incredible World Cup win over Afghanistan. His 201 off 128 balls secured their spot in the semifinals, and it’s considered one of the greatest ODI innings ever!

8. Sachin Tendulkar – First Male Cricketer to Score ODI Double Century

Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar broke nearly every batting record in his 24-year career. On February 24, 2010, in Gwalior, he became the first cricketer in men’s cricket to score a double century in ODIs.

Facing a strong South African bowling attack with Steyn and Morkel, Tendulkar played a brilliant innings, remaining unbeaten on 200 off 147 balls, with 25 fours and 3 sixes.

Frequently Asked Questions on ODI Double Centuries

Here are some common questions fans have about double hundreds in one day international cricket matches: