The efforts of the bowler in cricket is undeniably a game-changing factor. But the batsman also plays a pivotal role in taking the winning stroke in his shoulder. So, this statistical determination lets you know the Top 10 Countries who have made the maximum number of centuries in ODI. And, the result will surprise you.
Guess in which no. does the country stands, where the game of cricket was invented.
Check out the list to know the answer.
1. INDIA – 224 centuries
Yes. The number 1. Team has made the maximum number of centuries in ODI. And, for your kind information – Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly & Virat Kohli together have hit 92 centuries out of 224. BTW,This shouldn’t have come as a shock to you.
2. Australia – 184 centuries
A cricket team which houses Ricky Ponting, Brett Lee , Shane Warne and many more such great icons, stands 2nd. And, Ricky Ponting is the sole player to give 30 centuries out of 184.
3. Pakistan – 166 centuries
Our neighbor is no doubt a challenging team. But Pakistan needs to come back in form to maintain this position.
4. West Indies – 154 centuries
With Chris Gayle all rounding skill, West Indies have become famous.
5. Sri Lanka – 149 centuries
This team has some of the great champions, Sangakkara, Lasith Malinga, to name a few.
6.South Africa- 141centuries
AB de Villiers, No don’t need to say more.
7. England – 121 centuries
This was surprising, since England is where the game of cricket was invented and they are not even in Top 5.
8.New Zealand -100 centuries
The newest to enter the 100 century club, all thanks to Kane Williamson century against Pakistan.
9. Zimbabwe – 47 centuries
Though the team is only 3 centuries short of making it 50. Yet, working very hard to achieve that. May be it may happen soon.
10. Bangladesh – 28 centuries
A new team yet doing great to stand in front of cricketing powers.
If you look at the stat, the difference between the first and the last is huge & it surely will take a lot of time to cover that gap.
After all, East or West, India is the Best