A century is regarded as a landmark score for batsmen in all formats, and scoring it was uncommon until the late 19th century.
Scoring a century in ODIs was not a piece of cake during the 1970s when the pitches and conditions were not suitable to bat.
India, one of the top teams in the format, has always been a tricky opposition to bat against, especially in their home conditions.
One of the greatest batsmen of all time, Sir Viv Richards, held onto the record of scoring 3 centuries against India in the 50-overs format before the 1990s. Then, later this record was beaten by many other batsmen.
This article will list the top ten cricketers who have scored the most centuries against India in ODI cricket,
Most 100s vs India in ODIs
| Batsman | 100s | INNS | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 7 | 89 | 189 |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 6 | 20 | 135 |
| AB de Villers (SA) | 6 | 32 | 119 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 6 | 59 | 140* |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 6 | 71 | 138* |
| Salman Butt (PAK) | 5 | 21 | 129* |
| Steven Smith (AUS)* | 5 | 26 | 149 |
| Nathan John Astle (NZ) | 5 | 29 | 120 |
| Gary Kirsten (SA) | 4 | 26 | 133* |
| Aaron Finch (AUS) | 4 | 31 | 124 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 4 | 41 | 140 |
| Saeed Anwar (PAK) | 4 | 48 | 194 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 4 | 64 | 123 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | 4 | 70 | 160* |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 4 | 84 | 128 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 4 | 87 | 128 |
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Most Centuries vs India in ODI
Highest Individual Scores vs India in ODI
Most Wickets vs India in Tests
Best Bowling Figures vs India in Tests
Most Centuries vs India in T20I
Key Stats
Sanath Jayasuriya, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, who has played 445 matches overall, is also the cricketer with the most matches against India – 89. He also holds the record for most ducks (34) in his ODI career. He also tops the Asia Cup batting records like a champ.
