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Here are my his top 5 fav international innings.
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Here are my his top 5 fav international innings.
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1.183 against Sri Lanka, World Cup 1999, Taunton.
India had lost their first wicket in very first over. Then Dada alongwith Dravid built partnership of 318 runs which was then highest.Dada hit 7 sixes in this innings. This is highest individual score in world Cup for India.
India had lost their first wicket in very first over. Then Dada alongwith Dravid built partnership of 318 runs which was then highest.Dada hit 7 sixes in this innings. This is highest individual score in world Cup for India.
2.131 vs England, Lord's,1996
This was debut match of Dada and Dravid. He came at no.3 and scored his maiden hundred in lord's with the help of 20 fours. He was first Indian to score a century in lord's on debut.
This was debut match of Dada and Dravid. He came at no.3 and scored his maiden hundred in lord's with the help of 20 fours. He was first Indian to score a century in lord's on debut.
3. 60 vs England, Lord's, NatWest final
This match is remembered more due to his doings in balcony.India were chasing 326. Dada opened the inning along with Viru.Dada played aggressively in this innings and took on the bowlers.He set the tone required for chasing the target.
This match is remembered more due to his doings in balcony.India were chasing 326. Dada opened the inning along with Viru.Dada played aggressively in this innings and took on the bowlers.He set the tone required for chasing the target.
4. 141* vs South Africa, Nairobi,2000
It was semifinal of ICC knock out. India won the toss and elected to bat. Dada leading from the front remained unbeaten and scored a century with the help of 11Ă—4s & 6Ă—6s against the likes of Shaun,Allan& Lance. India won this match
It was semifinal of ICC knock out. India won the toss and elected to bat. Dada leading from the front remained unbeaten and scored a century with the help of 11Ă—4s & 6Ă—6s against the likes of Shaun,Allan& Lance. India won this match
5. 117 vs New Zealand, Nairobi, knock out finals.
It was the final of ICC knock outs. Dada scored his second consecutive century with the help of 9Ă—4s and 4Ă—6s. He along with Sachin helped India reach a respectful total of 264. But unfortunately India lost the match in last over
It was the final of ICC knock outs. Dada scored his second consecutive century with the help of 9Ă—4s and 4Ă—6s. He along with Sachin helped India reach a respectful total of 264. But unfortunately India lost the match in last over
