Historic Day in ODI Cricket: Six Centuries Across Three Matches

A Record-Breaking Sunday for ODI Cricket

Cricket enthusiasts experienced a thrilling 'Super Sunday' as six centuries were achieved in three different One Day International (ODI) matches, setting a new record for the most centuries scored in men's ODIs on a single day.

The matches featured remarkable performances, including David Miller's finishing skills, Virat Kohli's strategic batting, and Tom Banton's aggressive hitting, showcasing the excitement of one-day cricket.

India vs West Indies (1st ODI)

In the first ODI of the series, the much-anticipated return of India's ODI specialists, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, led to three impressive centuries. Justin Greaves marked his ODI debut with a century, scoring 101 runs off 108 balls, helping the West Indies reach 295/7.

In response, Indian captain Shubman Gill achieved his 10th ODI century, scoring 110 runs off 108 balls, while Virat Kohli delivered a stunning performance with an unbeaten 139 runs off just 88 balls. Kohli's innings included 12 fours and nine sixes, making him the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to surpass 15,000 runs in ODIs.

Australia vs South Africa (2nd ODI)

The 'Pink ODI' saw South Africa don pink jerseys to support breast cancer awareness, and they delivered a powerful performance. David Miller scored a career-best 142 runs off 93 balls, while captain Temba Bavuma contributed with 103 runs, leading South Africa to a total of 365/9.

Miller's performance highlighted his enduring talent, as he has now scored 1,184 runs against Australia in ODIs, averaging 59.2. His eight ODI centuries batting at five or below now tie him with England's Jos Buttler for the most in that position.

England vs Sri Lanka (3rd ODI)

The series decider at The Oval featured Tom Banton's first ODI century, scoring 126 runs off 105 balls, supported by Harry Brook's 77 runs. Their partnership helped England set a formidable total of 355/7.

Sri Lanka struggled in their chase, bowled out for just 132 runs in 29.1 overs, with Liam Dawson taking three wickets, showcasing England's dominance in the match.

The Essence of ODI Cricket

With a thrilling chase in India, a high-scoring match in Johannesburg, and an all-round display in London, ODI cricket continues to captivate audiences, reminding fans of its unique charm amidst the growing popularity of T20 formats.