Introduction to High Achievers in Cricket

Cricket is a game that has witnessed numerous spectacular performances by players, one of which is scoring 200 runs in a single innings. This article explores the number of players who have achieved this feat in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches, celebrating the remarkable skills and consistency of cricketers over the years. Let's delve into the records and statistics that mark these exceptional performances.

200 Runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs)

As of August 2023, a select few cricketers have reached the milestone of scoring 200 runs in a single ODI innings. Notable achievements include: Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score 200 runs in an ODI when he achieved this on February 24, 2010, against South Africa. Indian batsman Virender Sehwag reached the 200-run mark on December 8, 2011, during the match against West Indies. Bajan idol Chris Gayle notably scored 215 runs against Zimbabwe on February 24, 2015. Rohit Sharma, another Indian player, has reached the 200-run milestone three times in his career, with his first instance being on November 2, 2013, against Australia. New Zealand’s Martin Guptill achieved a non-out 237 against West Indies on January 31, 2015.

200 Runs in Test Cricket

In Test cricket, achieving a scoring of 200 or more is more common, and many legendary players have accomplished this milestone. Notable players include: Greats like Don Bradman and Brian Lara have achieved double centuries, while Virat Kohli continued the legacy. The exact number of players who have scored 200 or more runs in Test matches is over 40.

Records and Statistics

Quarter-century records in Test cricket are impressive but far less frequent. Here are some insights into these high-scoring innings: Triple centuries (300 or more runs in a single innings) have been achieved 30 times, with Brian Lara holding the record for one such instance. Only one player, Brian Lara, has achieved a quadruple century in Test cricket. Don Bradman matches Sangakkara's tally of 10 double centuries, but Bradman also achieved two triple centuries. Sangakkara became the only batsman to score 190 for 14 or more times.

Multiple Batarials: Double Centuries in a Test Match

Some memorable performances in Test cricket have involved players from the same team scoring double centuries in the same match: 16 times, two players from the same team have scored double centuries in a Test match. The record of two players getting stranded at 199 not out, with their team on all out, is credited to Andy Flower and Sangakkara.

Many players have consistently performed well but have not scored double centuries during their careers. Here are some notable statistics:

From 224 Test matches, 395 double centuries have been scored. Indians have added 58 double century performances since the 1970s, with 5000 runs and 15 or more centuries to their name, but none achieved a double century. Rohit Sharma, another Indian player, is the first and only player to score multiple double centuries in ODI format.

Conclusion and Future Prospects

The game of cricket continues to produce world-class batsmen and record-breaking performances. The achievements of players scoring 200 or more runs, both in ODIs and Test matches, highlight the skill and consistency necessary to reach such heights. As the game evolves, it will be exciting to see how future generations of cricketers will contribute to these historic records and make their marks on the cricketing world.