It takes a huge tendency to take an individual innings to a three-digit score, irrespective of the format. In a 50-over game, which demands both the temperament of Tests and the agility of T20s, scoring a 100 needs higher quality.
The wicketkeeper plays a vital part in a team’s fielding unit. However, if the team’s wicketkeeper is one of the prime batters of the team, it is a great asset a team can have.
This article will talk about the wicketkeepers who have scored the most number of centuries in ODI cricket for their side.
| WICKETKEEPER | ODI CENTURIES | INNINGS BATTED | HIGH SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 23 | 340 | 169 |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 21 | 154 | 178 |
| Shai Hope (WI) | 17 | 132 | 170 |
| Adam Gilchrist (AUS) | 16 | 274 | 172 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 11 | 156 | 162* |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 10 | 55 | 149 |
| MS Dhoni (IND) | 10 | 297 | 183* |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) | 7 | 243 | 144 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (AFG) | 6 | 83 | 131* |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 6 | 35 | 151 |
Key Stats
Kumar Sangakkara, the most hundred-hitter in the ODI format, also tops the chart of players with the most runs in international cricket (all formats combined) while playing as a wicketkeeper.
Australia’s Adam Gilchrist tops the chart in the same listing for the longest format of the game.
Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, & Shai Hope are the current-day wicketkeepers with more than 10 ODI centuries.
Zimbabwe’s Brendon Taylor and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad are the leading century-scorers for their respective countries. Find the top ten players with the most 100s for Zimbabwe in ODIs here.
