How much is double century in Sehwag?
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How much is double century in Sehwag?
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): It was on this day, ten years ago, when former India batter Virender Sehwag became just the second player in the history of ODI cricket to score a double century. Sehwag, went on to score 219 runs against West Indies at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
How many times Sehwag hit double century in ODI?
Most Double Hundreds in ODI
| # | Player | 200s |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RG Sharma | 3 |
| 2 | MJ Guptill | 1 |
| 3 | V Sehwag | 1 |
| 4 | CH Gayle | 1 |
When was Sehwag double century?
8 December, 2011
Fondly called ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ by his fans, Sehwag created history on 8 December, 2011 by scoring 219 runs against the West Indies at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. He scored the double ton in the fourth ODI of the five-match series.
How many double century of Sehwag in Test?
| Player | Span | 200s |
|---|---|---|
| V Kohli (INDIA) | 2011-2022 | 7 |
| DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 1997-2014 | 7 |
| MS Atapattu (SL) | 1990-2007 | 6 |
| V Sehwag (ICC/INDIA) | 2001-2013 | 6 |
When did Sehwag hit double century in ODI?
Who has the highest 200s in Test cricket?
DG Bradman
| Player | Span | 200s |
|---|---|---|
| DG Bradman (AUS) | 1928-1948 | 12 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2015 | 11 |
| BC Lara (ICC/WI) | 1990-2006 | 9 |
| WR Hammond (ENG) | 1927-1947 | 7 |
How Virender Sehwag’s double century record will be remembered forever?
The incredible ODI double century record by Virender Sehwag will be remembered forever by many Indian cricket fans. He will be cherished permanently and so will his world-class double century ODI record.
Can Sehwag score a triple century in Test cricket?
Sehwag is the first Indian to score a triple century (300 or more runs), and has done so twice—309 against Pakistan in Multan in 2004 and 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. The latter is the fastest triple century in Test cricket, the 300 coming up off just 278 balls, and is also the highest score with a strike rate over 100.
How many double centuries have there been in ODI cricket?
Double centuries in ODI cricket are considered legendary as it is considered impossible once. Sachin Tendulkar, India’s Master-batsman, was the first one to score a double hundred in ODI in a match against South Africa, which was then followed by Virender Sehwag’s 219 vs West Indies. There are currently 8 200+ scores in ODI cricket.
Who is the second cricketer to score a double century in India?
It was December 8, 2011, in the India vs West Indies ODI match, in Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, when he became the second cricketer in India, as well as in the entire world to score a double century. Virender scored an incredible record of 219 runs, which made the world amazed.
