India faces Australia in a crucial match tomorrow at the Adelaide Oval, a ground that has witnessed some remarkable performances by Indian batters in One Day Internationals (ODIs). As the visitors look to bounce back, it is worth revisiting the Indians, who have amassed the most ODI runs at this historic venue. Here are the five Indian batters with most runs at Adelaide Oval.
Dhoni has scored the most ODI runs by an Indian at Adelaide Oval. Image | BCCI on X
MS Dhoni tops the list with 262 runs in six matches at the Adelaide Oval. Dhoni’s average here is an impressive 58.97 with a highest score of 58 not out.
Known for his cool temperament and ability to finish games, Dhoni has consistently delivered in Adelaide, striking at a scintillating 83.97.
Though he didn’t score any centuries here, his three fifties and the manner in which he paced his innings made him a key figure in India’s ODI success at the venue.
2. Virat Kohli – 244 runs
Kohli has scored 244 runs at Adelaide Oval in 4 innings. Image | BCCI on X
Virat Kohli has amassed 244 runs in just 4 innings at the Adelaide Oval. His average of 61 is backed by a brilliant highest score of 107, showcasing his ability to convert starts into big scores.
Kohli’s aggressive style, coupled with his technical prowess, shines through his strike rate of 83.84 at the Oval.
Kohli has scored back-to-back ODI tons in 2015 and 2019, the last time India played here at the Adelaide Oval.
3. Gautam Gambhir – 232 runs
Gautam Gambhir scored 232 runs in his tenure at Adelaide Oval across 4 innings. Gambhir maintained a solid average of 58 with a top score of 92.
His role as an opener was crucial in setting the foundation, and his measured approach, along with his ability to handle the new ball, paid dividends for India.
Gambhir is the Indian opener with most ODI runs at Adelaide Oval.
4. Mohammad Azharuddin – 194 runs
One of the most elegant batsmen India has produced, Mohammad Azharuddin, scored 194 runs in 5 innings at the Adelaide Oval between 1986 and 1992.
With an impressive average of 64.66 and a highest score of 79, Azharuddin’s style combined grace and efficiency.
His two half-centuries here in 1986 and 1992 were vital in India’s efforts to compete with Australia during that era.
5. Sachin Tendulkar – 162 runs
Sachin Tendulkar struggled at Adelaide Oval in ODIs.
Surprisingly, Sachin Tendulkar, despite his prolific overall career, managed only 162 runs in 8 innings at Adelaide Oval, with an average of only 20.25.
His highest score was 48, which shows that the pitch and conditions perhaps did not favour his usual dominance.
He was also involved in one duck here in his final ODI innings at this venue.
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