Most centuries in List A cricket by Indian cricketers

Indian cricket has produced some exceptional batsmen who have dominated List A cricket with remarkable consistency. These players have redefined excellence in domestic and international One Day cricket around the world. In 50-over cricket, centuries often separate good players from legends, and India has had its fair share of such players. This list showcases the iconic names whose centuries powered match-winning innings, consistency, and long careers, establishing their dominance in the ODI format worldwide.

Most centuries in List A cricket by Indian cricketers

Rank	Player Name	Total Centuries (List A)	Matches
1	Sachin Tendulkar	60	551
2	Virat Kohli	58	343
3	Rohit Sharma	37	351
4	Sourav Ganguly	31	437
5	Shikhar Dhawan	30	302

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar tops this list with 60 List A centuries. Considered the God of Cricket, Sachin's long innings, adaptability to all conditions, and insatiable hunger for runs defined an entire era and set benchmarks that continue to inspire generations worldwide. His List A career began in 1990 when he scored his first century for the Indians against Derbyshire. For India, he scored 49 ODI centuries, the second most ever, and amassed nearly 22,000 List A runs, further solidifying his legacy as one of cricket's greatest run-scorers.

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored 58 centuries in List A cricket, making him one of the greatest batsmen in this format. With an average of over 57 and more than 16,000 List A runs, he is considered a consistent run-scoring machine. He made his debut in 2006, but Kohli's first List A century came in 2009 for Delhi, and since then, he hasn't looked back. He also holds the world record for 53 ODI centuries for India, and now, with his latest century against Andhra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he has reached a total of 58 centuries.

3. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has scored 37 List A centuries. His most recent century came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Mumbai and Sikkim in Jaipur, showcasing his unparalleled dominance in both domestic and international cricket. His List A career got off to a spectacular start in 2006 when he scored an unbeaten 142 for West Zone against North Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. From a prodigious talent to a legend of the Indian team, Rohit has amassed 33 ODI centuries, one of the best records in ODI history.

4. Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly scored 31 centuries in List A cricket. He made his mark at the age of 18 in 1990 when he scored his first 50-over century in domestic one-day cricket for East Zone against Sachin Tendulkar's West Zone. His ODI career for India was stellar, including 22 centuries, which was the second-highest number of centuries scored by any player at that time. Besides scoring centuries for Bengal, Ganguly also had a successful stint with Lancashire, where he scored three List A centuries abroad, showcasing his immense reach and talent on the global stage.

5. Shikhar Dhawan

Indian ODI star Shikhar Dhawan has scored 30 centuries in List A cricket. His journey began in 2005 when he scored his first century for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh, and he went on to score a total of seven centuries for Delhi, the most by any player for the team. He added 17 more centuries in ODIs for India, forming a formidable top-three alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Of his total List A centuries, his most memorable performance came in 2013 when he played a magnificent innings of 248 runs for India A against South Africa A.

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