From Sunil Gavaskar to Sourav Ganguly to MS Dhoni, and currently, Virat Kohli – Indian cricket has been blessed with outstanding captains. Every captain has in a way created a niche for themselves. Indian cricket team has also won two World Cups. Today, the Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team is a side to reckon with in world cricket. Currently, the Indian cricket team is in Sri Lanka and their performance has been splendid. India whitewashed the hosts in the recently concluded Test series and have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the limited overs format, as well. But do you know what is common between the three captains, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli?
All the three captains we have mentioned have 183 as their highest One Day International score. Isn’t that strange?
Sourav Ganguly, 183 vs Sri Lanka, 1999, Taunton: This came during a World Cup match, India was taking on Sri Lanka at Taunton. Sri Lanka won the toss and invited India to bat first, India scored a mammoth 373 runs. Ganguly scored a mind boggling 183, along with Rahul Dravid, who scored a fine 145. India won the match by 159 runs. Ganguly’s splendid knock was laced with 7 sixes and 17 fours, which used to be a staggering number in those days.
MS Dhoni, 183* vs Sri Lanka, 2005, Jaipur: MS Dhoni had already announced himself with a breathtaking 148 against Pakistan at Vizag, but it was against Sri Lanka that he was promoted up the order as India was chasing 298 to win. MS Dhoni came in at the fall of Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket. He took a liking for Muttiah Muralitharan’s deliveries and was hitting sixes at will. He scored 183* not out off 145 balls. His innings was studded with 10 sixes and 15 fours. During those days, such an innings was a rarity, but that is why he is what he is. India emerged victorious by 6 wickets.
Virat Kohli, 183 vs Pakistan, 2012, Dhaka: Five years ago Pakistan was a strong side with some big stars in their line up. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat. They scored 329, which looked like an improbable chase, but Virat Kohli had other ideas. Virat Kohli scored a scintillating 183 off 148 balls to see India home with 13 balls to spare. His innings comprised of 2 sixes and 22 fours, a typical Virat Kohli knock, one may say!
RIB TICKLER: According to this article, Rohit Sharma would be cursing himself. He would be like, it is better I get 183 and become the captain of India. If you like the stat and article, please share it with your friends to help spread the knowledge.
