Top five batters with most 150+ scores in ODI cricket

In the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket, the quest for substantial runs is a constant pursuit. Although centuries are greatly esteemed, surpassing the 150-run threshold stands as a significant demonstration of a batter's exceptional skill and overwhelming presence on the field. Such players have made a lasting impact on the game, illustrating their capacity to transcend the conventional and reach for greatness.

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most centuries, boasting an impressive total of 50, while Sachin Tendulkar follows closely with 49 centuries. Have you ever wondered which batter has scored the most 150+ scores in ODI cricket ?

In this article, let’s look at the list of top five batters with most 150+ scores in ODI cricket.

5. Sachin Tendulkar – 5

Sachin Tendulkar accomplished an extraordinary milestone in his career by scoring 150 runs or more on five distinct occasions. Among these exceptional performances, one stands out as a double hundred, where he scored an unbeaten 200. In 2010, he became the first male cricketer to achieve a double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket, when he struck 200* against South Africa in Gwalior.

Sachin Tendulkar’s 150+ scores: 186* vs NZ (1999), 152 vs NAM (2003), 163* vs NZ (2009), 175 vs AUS (2009), 200* vs SA (2010)

4. Virat Kohli – 5

Virat Kohli has demonstrated his excellence by scoring 150 runs or more in five instances during his career. What’s even more impressive is that he remained not-out in four of those innings. Among these outstanding performances, his highest score is 183 runs, highlighting his extraordinary skill and consistency on the cricket field.

Virat Kohli’s 150+ scores: 183 vs PAK (2012), 154* vs NZ (2016), 160* vs SA (2018), 157* vs WI (2018), 166* vs SL (2023)

3. Chris Gayle – 5

Chris Gayle has had five instances in his career where he scored over 150 runs in an innings in ODI cricket. In two of those innings, he remained unbeaten.  His highest score in a single innings is an impressive 215 runs, which came against Zimbabwe during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. This achievement made him the first batter in history to record a double-century in an ICC Cricket World Cup, highlighting his exceptional batting prowess.

Chris Gayle’s 150+ scores: 150 vs KEN (2001), 153* vs ZIM (2003), 152* vs SA (2004), 215 vs ZIM (2015), 162 vs ENG (2019)

2. David Warner – 7

Australian opener David Warner's ODI career is marked by his outstanding batting achievements, having surpassed the 150-run milestone seven times. His highest score in a single innings is a remarkable 179 runs, came against Pakistan in 2017, highlighting his extraordinary skill as a batter.

David Warner’s 150+ scores: 163 vs SL (2012), 178 vs AFG (2015), 173 vs SA (2016) 156 vs NZ (2016), 179 vs PAK (2017), 166 vs BAN (2019), 163 vs PAK (2023)

1. Rohit Sharma – 8

Rohit Sharma’s cricketing journey is nothing short of spectacular. He has scored 150 runs or more in eight different innings in ODIs, notably remaining not out three times. He has also achieved the exceptional milestone of scoring 200 runs in an innings three times, with his highest score being an impressive 264 runs. These extraordinary accomplishments highlight his incredible talent and reliability as a premier batter in the top order.

Rohit Sharma’s 150+ scores: 209 vs AUS (2013), 264 vs SL (2014), 150 vs SA (2015), 171* vs AUS (2016), 208* vs SL (2017), 152* vs WI (2018), 162 vs WI (2018), 159 vs WI (2019)

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