Sourav Ganguly Amazing Facts 1) Sourav Ganguly is the only batsman to win 5 consecutive man of the match awards in ODIs. 2) He is the only batsman to score 3 centuries in one world cup (2003). 3) The record for most sixes by an Indian in one world cup, is also held by him. 4) The highest score by an Indian in world cups (183 vs Sri lanka in Taunton, England, 1999) is held by Sourav Ganguly. 5) He is the 2nd highest run-scorer ever in ICC Champions Trophy, with 3 tons, an average of more than 70 & a best of 141* vs SA. 6) He has scored 22 centuries in ODIs , India has won 18, lost 3, & 1 was washed off by rain. 7) He scored 16 centuries in tests, India didnt lose a single one of them. His 239 vs Pak & 144 vs Aus are very significant, as he bailed India out from 61-4 in both situations. 75% of his runs came overseas, in both formats (tests & ODIs). 9) He still has a better overseas record as a captain, than Dhoni.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:48:20 +0000
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