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The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirms his Bollywood biopic

Sourav Ganguly confirms his Bollywood biopic on Thursday through his Twitter handle. Filmmaker Luv Ranjan will produce the movie.

Sep 9, 2021, 10:17 AM2 min read

The BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly confirms all the hush-hush about his biopic on social media. The former Indian cricketer had an astounding career of about 16 years. And his biopic on the silver screen will celebrate his entire journey once again.

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Read also: Sourav Ganguly Records: BCCI President turns 49

On Thursday, Ganguly confirmed the production of his biopic on Twitter. Filmmaker Luv Ranjan will produce the movie. The movie will take us to the journey of Dada's initial days to his highest recognitions. From being an Indian cricketer to being the BCCI president, the movie will encapsulate all.

The cast of the movie has not been revealed by the makers yet. Nevertheless, Ganguly previously mentioned that he would love to see Ranbir Kapoor leading in his biopic.

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Most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's

From Vengsarkar to Dravid, discover the most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's. Get a comprehensive look at India's performances and history at the iconic venue.

Jul 9, 2025, 2:32 PM5 min read

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The Lord's Cricket Ground, with its iconic pavilion an rich history, has witnessed countless thrilling battles. For Indian batters, playing at this venue has been both challenging and rewarding. 

We are about to take a look at the list of most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's. It took immense patience, dedication, and skill to face best bowlers around the world and score consistently. 

Get ready to find how some legacies are unmatched till date.

1. Dilip Vengsarkar | 508 runs

Dilip Vengsarkar is 1st in the list of Most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's | sportzpoint.com
Dilip Vengsarkar batting against England at the Lord's in 1986. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Dilip Vengsarkar stands at the top with 508 runs in 8 innings. It's been 35 years since his last appearance at Lord's, yet no Indian batter could come close to his remarkable numbers.

He was known for his elegant style and solid technique, which suited the English conditions. His 157 runs knock in the 1982 test was a monumental effort, which showed a glimpse of potential against a strong bowling attack.

Despite not being his highest, the unbeaten 126 against England in the 1986 Lord's test was the most memorable knock. It contributed to India's first-ever victory at the venue and broke a years-long curse.

Read Also: ENG vs IND Test at Lord's: Every result from India vs England test at Lord's

Vengsarkar's stats at Lord's:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1979-1990 4 8 508 157 72.57 3 1

2. Rahul Dravid | 354 runs

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Rahul Dravid celebrates his century at Lord's in 2011 England tour. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The 'Wall' of test cricket, Rahul Dravid, holds the 2nd spot with 354 runs in 7 innings. He specialised in soaking up pressure and batting for longer periods with e disciplined approach.

He scored two half-centuries and an unbeaten 103* in the drawn test of 2011. Having multiple test batting records to his name, Dravid proves his enduring class by making it to the top in here as well. 

Dravid stats at Lord's:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1996-2011 4 7 354 103* 59.00 1 2

3. Sunil Gavaskar | 340 runs

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Sunil Gavaskar playing at the Lord's. Image | X

One of India's greatest openers, Sunil Gavaskar, amassed 340 runs across 10 innings to earn his deserved spot in the top 3. He consistently helped the team to have a good start, laying the foundation of big totals.

While Gavaskar didn't register a century at Lord's, his highest score of 59 runs, made in 1979, was part of a solid partnership for India's chase in a high-scoring draw.

Read Also: Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

Gavaskar stats at Lord's:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1971-1986 10 5 340 59 34.00 0 2

4. Vinoo Mankad | 333 runs

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Vinoo Mankad playing at Lord's against England. Image | TOI

Vinoo Mankad, a brilliant all-rounder, features impressively high on this list despite playing only 4 innings. He scored 333 runs and also holds the record for highest individual score by an Indian batter at Lord's, for his 184 runs in 1952.

Mankad's limited appearances at this venue were nothing short of legendary. He also equally contributed with the ball, displaying commendable all-around efforts.

Mankad stats at Lord's:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1946-1952 2 4 333 184 83.25 1 2

5. Gundappa Viswanath | 272 runs

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Gundappa Viswanath in action during a test match. Image | BBC

Known for wristy elegance, Gundappa Viswanath holds the 5th spot on this list for most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's. He scored 272 runs in 8 innings with his unique style.

Viswanath's century of 113 in the 1979 Test against England was a masterclass. It was a significant innings, particularly as it came in a match where India were chasing a massive target and ultimately secured a famous draw.

Read Also: Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test match

Viswanath stats at Lord's:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1971-1982 4 8 272 113 34.00 1 2

Most test runs scored by Indian batters at Lord's (Top 10)

Rank Player Span

Matches

Innings Runs HS Avg 100 50
1 Dilip Vengsarkar 1979-1990

4

8 508 157 72.57 3 1
2 Rahul Dravid 1996-2011

4

7 354 103* 59.00 1 2
3 Sunil Gavaskar 1971-1986

5

10 340 59 34.00 0 2
4 Vinoo Mankad 1946-1952

2

4 333 184 83.25 1 2
5 Gundappa Viswanath 1971-1982

4

8 272 113 34.00 1 2
6 Kapil Dev 1979-1990

4

7 242 89 48.40 0 2
7 VVS Laxman 2002-2011

3

6 237 74 47.40 0 2
8 Mohammad Azharuddin 1986-1996

3

5 221 121 44.20 1 0
9 Sourav Ganguly 1996-2007

3

5 210 131 42.00 1 0
10 Ajinkya Rahane 2014-2021

3

6 201 103 33.50 1 1

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Sourav Ganguly's Records: The former India captain turns 53

As the "Prince of Calcutta" turns 53, we look at all the records Sourav Ganguly created in his career. Check them out.

Jul 8, 2025, 9:47 AM4 min read

Sourav Ganguly Records: The former India captain turns 53 | sportzpoint.com

There is a saying in cricket, "When life gives you a Greg Chappel, be a Sourav Ganguly". Well, that's a bit controversial line to start an article about Sourav Ganguly records.

But that was the life and career of Sourav Ganguly, who rose against every odd and came back like a "Maharaj" (King, people from Kolkata call him that) every time he was pushed down.

Now, the former India captain, who turned 53 today, made some significant moves on and off the field which changed Indian Cricket forever.

To mark his birth anniversary, we present to you a list of Sourav Ganguly's records that he achieved throughout his career.

Read Also: Top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches

Sourav Ganguly's records in tests

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Ganguly during his maiden test inning at Lord's. 

Sourav Ganguly made his test debut in 1996 against England at Lords' Cricket Ground. At that time his selection was questioned. The pundits called him the "East-Zone quota". But a typical Sourav Ganguly made sure all the questions were answered with the bat in hand. 

Not to forget his mild-paced bowling. Let's take a look at Sourav Ganguly's records in tests.

  1. 62nd batsman in test cricket history to score a 100 on test debut.
  2. 6th test batsman to score centuries in the first two tests in his career.
  3. Highest Test score by a left-handed Indian batsman (239).
  4. Only test player to score a test century on debut and then score a zero in the last test innings.
  5. Only player to average more than 40 throughout his test career and play more than 100 test matches.

Read Also: Cricket records: Most test matches as an umpire

Sourav Ganguly's records in ODIs

Sourav Ganguly played a big part in building the 2011 World Cup-winning  Indian team: Manoj Tiwary

Though Ganguly was India's one of the best in the longest format, it was the white ball that he dominated more than anyone. Even more than Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. 

Sourav Ganguly scored more white-ball runs than any other player during his time. Here are some of Sourav Ganguly's records in ODIs-

  1. He was the fastest man to reach 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 ODI runs while playing.
  2. Ganguly is the only cricketer to win four consecutive Man of the Match awards in One Day Internationals.
  3. Highest individual score by any batsman in an ICC Champions Trophy final (117).
  4. Sourav Ganguly was also the first player to hit 3 centuries in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.
  5. Highest individual score in the ICC World Cup by any Indian player (183).
  6. He is also the third fastest to score 10000 ODI runs (263 ing).
  7. Most ODI runs by any left-handed Indian player (11363)
  8. Second most ODI runs in a single calendar year (1767 runs in 1999).
  9. The second-most ODI hundreds in a single calendar year (7 ODI tons in 2000).
  10. One of the five cricketers to have achieved the unique treble. Ganguly has scored more than 10,000 runs, and taken more than 100 wickets & 100 catches in ODI cricket.
  11. Third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket among Indians and ninth overall.
  12. Sourav Ganguly also has the record of scoring the second-most tons by an Indian batsman in a single World Cup. ( 3 centuries in 2003)
  13. 10th most hundreds in ODI cricket (22).

Read Also: Most runs in Knockouts of ICC Tournament

Sourav Ganguly's records as captain

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Sourav Ganguly is sometimes called the "accidental captain". He had never captained any team before being the captain of the Indian Cricket team.

Read Also | Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events

He took over the captaincy post during a tough time of the "Azhar Saga". But as Kapil Dev said, that was the moment Indian cricket's future was made. Here are some of the records Sourav Ganguly made as a captain-

  1. Till retirement, Sourav Ganguly had the most successful India captain in away tests (11 wins). Virat Kohli later went past him.
  2. Third most successful ODI captain among Indians (76 wins )
  3. Ganguly is the only Indian skipper to win a Test series in Pakistan.
  4. He took the captaincy when India was ranked 8 in Test rankings, and left India second-ranked in Test cricket, still a record for the biggest jump.
  5. 8th most matches as captain in ODI history (146)

Read Also: Most successful captains in Test cricket

"Giving that Indian team a lot of steel, self-belief, character. Forget about winning at home. I think all sides are comfortable winning at home. But it's about going outside in Test conditions that you are not familiar with against the best in the world and having that fire, hunger and belief to win. And I think that's where Dada made the biggest difference to Indian cricket."

Kumar Sangakkara on Sourav Ganguly as captain

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Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events

Explore the legacies of successful captains who carried the leadership role for India brilliantly. Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events for a better understanding of their journeys. Check them out.

Jul 8, 2025, 9:16 AM5 min read

Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events | sportzpoint.com

Everyone has an opinion on who the best Indian captain is, especially when it comes to ICC tournaments. The leadership role has been carried forward by many legendary cricketers who gave us moments to cherish forever. They carried the hopes of the nation in events like World Cup and Champions Trophy.

Keeping aside the biasness and individual preferences, it is now time to look at the numbers and check facts. Who truly performed best when it mattered most and led the team to history wins?

Here we are, ranking all Indian captains in ICC events to give you a clear picture.

1. MS Dhoni (2007-2017) | 3 ICC Trophies

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MS Dhoni carrying 3 ICC Trophies won as the captain of India. Image | TOI
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2007
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 2011
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2013

MS Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain, who led them to win all the 3 major ICC titles during his tenure. From using his tactical brilliance under pressure to stepping up when the team needed him the most, this man has done it all!

The begining of Dhoni's captaincy era occured with a historic win in the inaugural season of T20 World Cup in 2007, where he stepped into the leadership role for the first time. And guess what, there was no looking back from that point.

Under his captaincy, India brought the ODI World Cup home after 28 long years in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in a sensational final. He went on to win the 3rd trophy to fill his shining cabinet, with the 2013 Champions Trophy win.

Dhoni's time as the captain was a remarkable journey, filled with joyous wins and celebrations. He truly proved there is only one 'Captain Cool,' and shall forever be!

Dhoni's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2007-2017 58 40 18 68.97%

Read Also: MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

2. Rohit Sharma (2022-present) | 2 ICC Trophies

Rohit Sharma is 2nd when it comes to Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma poses with 2 ICC silverwares won as the Indian captain. Image | X
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2024
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2025

Rohit Sharma, with his incredible captaincy skills, not only joined this elite list, but also climbed to the top in a very short period. He took over the charge in 2022 and started moving forward at a good pace.

In 2023, Rohit led India to the World Test Championship Final, as well as the ODI World Cup Final, but the results didn't go in their favour. However, the team bounced back the following year and won the T20 World Cup after dominating throughout the tournament.

India got back-to-back reasons to celebrate, as the team brought the 2025 Champions Trophy home as well! With this feat, Rohit became the first and the only captain to lead a team to all ICC tournament finals.

Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is (in 2024, after the WC win) and Test cricket (in 2025). He will continue to lead India in the ODI format, with his eyes fixated on the 2027 World Cup.

Sharma's captain stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2022-present 54 39 12 72.22%

3. Kapil Dev (1982-1987) | 1 ICC Trophy

Kapil Dev is the 3rd name when it comes to Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983. Image | India TV News
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 1983

Kapil Dev is the first World Cup winning captain for India, who lifted the trophy at the iconic Lord's, after a phenomenal victory over West Indies in 1983. At just 24 years of age, he became the youngest captain to win the WC for any team.

Although his captaincy stint was relatively short, but it was a time to remember as Indian cricket team saw a rise competing at the grandest stage. Dev led the nation to their first-ever ICC trophy, which is truly unforgettable.

Read Also: ICC tournaments hosted by India – History & Highlights

Dev's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
1982-1987 15 11 4 73.33%

4. Sourav Ganguly (2000-2005) | 1 ICC Trophy

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Sourav Ganguly sharing the 2002 Champions Trophy with the Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya. Image | Facebook
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2002

Sourav Ganguly's captaincy is widely regarded as a transformational period for Indian Cricket. He took over the team during a difficult period and instilled new sense of belief and competitiveness.

As the captain, he led India to reach the final of 2003 World Cup and 2000 Champions Trophy. The heroic moment arrived in 2002 Champions Trophy, when India performed excellently throughout and reached the finals to meet the host Sri Lanka.

The final match was washed out in Colombo, which led to the declaration of joint winners. However, this title marked India's first in the Champions Trophy, led elegantly by Ganguly.

Ganguly's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2000-2005 22 16 5 72.72%

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

5. Virat Kohli (2014-2022)

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Virat Kohli during his captaincy stint for India. Image | CNN
  • ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup: 2008

While Virat Kohli may not have secured a major ICC trophy as the senior Indian team captain, his leadership journey includes a significant triumph: captaining the U-19 team to a World Cup victory.

So, when the discussion is about greatest Indian captains, this legendary player shall always get a mention. He is one of those players who redefined Indian cricket.

His record as India's most successful Test captain, with an impressive 40 wins, solidifies his standing as one of the game's absolute best, consistently boosting team spirits and driving high standards.

Some things cannot be just measured by trophies, and King Kohli's tale is one of those that the future generations will hear and admire.

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Top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches

From Kohli to Tendulkar, explore the list of legendary batsmen who consistently delivered in crucial matches under pressure. Here are the top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches.

Jul 4, 2025, 11:22 AM7 min read

Top 10 Players with Most Runs in ICC Knockout Matches | sportzpoint.com

In the high-stakes world of international cricket, the pressure of ICC knockout matches can make or break careers. Every player steps in with the mindset of taking their nation ahead in the game, leaving no room for regrets. However, only a few can actually stay consistent under such highly competitive environment.

No matter how a player performed throughout the tournament, the ultimate test always awaits in the knockouts. ICC knockouts' history have seen extremely talented players scoring for their teams and keeping the flow going.

The question is, out of all the consistent scorers round the globe, who scored the most runs? We have the answer to it. Check out the list of top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches.

10. Mahela Jayawardene (499 runs) | Sri Lanka 

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Mahela Jayawardene celebrates a century for Sri Lanka. Image | X

Mahela Jayawardene, a true master of elegant batting, consistently delivered for Sri Lanka in crucial matches throughout his international career. He holds the 10th position with 499 runs in 18 innings played in ICC knockout matches.

One of his iconic knock among all is undoubtedly his century in the 2011 World Cup Final against India (103* off 88 balls). Though the match result was not in their favour, Mahela's contribution was the sole reason SL could reach a defendable target after the early collapse of the batting line-up.

Jayawardene stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2000-2015 19 18 499 115* 33.26 88.47 2 1

Read Also: Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups?

9. Sourav Ganguly (514 runs) | India

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Sourav Ganguly celebrates an international century for India. Image | TOI

The former captain and aggressive left-handed opener, Sourav Ganguly, led India with passion in high-stakes games. He often contributed with the bat which laid the foundation of a huge total for the team.

Ganguly scored 514 runs in only 8 innings played in ICC knockouts! His unbeaten 141 against South Africa in the 2000 Champions Trophy semi-final is the highest among all his other knockout performances.

Ganguly stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
1998-2003 10 8 514 141* 85.66 87.41 3 1

8. Jacques Kallis (539) | South Africa

Jacques Kallis is 8th among the Top 10 Players with Most Runs in ICC Knockout Matches | sportzpoint.com
Jacques Kallis representing South Africa in international cricket. Image | Facebook

Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of his generation, was a pillar of the South African team. His contributions in the knockout matches for SA were not always marked by centuries, but they had solid consistency.

He scored 539 runs in only 11 matches, which says a lot about his dedication and hard work for winning. His highest among all was a notable 113* against Sri Lanka in the semi-final of the inaugural season (1998) of the ICC Champions Trophy, which led to a big victory.

Kallis stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
1998-2011 11 11 539 113* 59.88

76.89

1 4

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7. Kumar Sangakkara (595) | Sri Lanka

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Kumar Sangakkara in action for Sri Lanka in an ICC knockout match. Image | X

Another Sri Lankan legend makes it to the top 10 for most runs in ICC knockout matches with his quality batting. It is none other than Kumar Sangakkara, who was the cornerstone of SL in white-ball cricket for over a decade.

He was a part of several Sri Lankan teams that reached major ICC Finals, like the 2011 WC final, and the victorious 2014 T20 World Cup. Sangakkara scored 595 runs in 19 matches, at an average of 39.66.

His contributions were one of the key aspects of the team's success in reaching these finals.

Sangakkara stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2000-2015 19 18 595 64* 39.66 71.47 0 4

6. Sachin Tendulkar (657) | India

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Sachin Tendulkar after the 2011 World Cup triumph. Image | Olympics.com

The 'Little Master,' Sachin Tendulkar, played in an era where India reached multiple ICC knockout stages. He scored 657 runs in 14 innings, including a century. In knockouts, his vital half-centuries saved the team from choking in several matches.

One of his most remembered fifties is the 85 runs against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup semi-final. Tendulkar's only century in a knockout game came against Australia in the 1998 quarter-final match of the Champions Trophy, where he scored 141 off 128 balls.

Tendulkar stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
1996-2011 15 14 657 141 50.53 80.81 1 5

Read Also: Youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century

5. Kane Williamson (659 runs) | New Zealand

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Kane Williamson celebrating an ODI century in 2025 for NZ. Image | Mint

Kane Williamson is the only cricketer from New Zealand to feature in this list, and that too in the top 5. He scored 659 runs in 15 matches and has always been a great support to the team's batting lineup.

His century in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa played a significant role in setting a good total, which led to a victory. Williamson played many such match-winning knocks for NZ in knockouts.

Williamson stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2011-2025 15 16 659 102 47.07 76.62 1 4

4. Steve Smith (663 runs) | Australia

Steve Smith is 4th among the Top 10 Players with Most Runs in ICC Knockout Matches | sportzpoint.com
Steve Smith celebrates a fifty for Australia in an ICC knockout match. Image | Sky Sports

The Australian star player, Steve Smith, always showed a knack for performing on the big stage for his team. He stands 4th with 663 runs scored in 13 matches. One of his most memorable centuries in knockouts came in the 2015 World Cup semi-final against India.

Smith has consistently performed in every format, each time Australia reached the highly competitive stage of the game of cricket.

Smith stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2010-2025 13 14 663 121 55.25 67.44 2 5

Read Also: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

3. Ricky Ponting (731 runs) | Australia

Ricky Ponting is 3rd among the Top 10 Players with Most Runs in ICC Knockout Matches | sportzpoint.com
Ricky Ponting in action for Australia. Image | Mint

The legendary Australian batter, Ricky Ponting, led his side to unmatched dominance in ICC tournaments. He scored 731 runs in 18 matches, with 3 centuries and 1 half-century. 

His most iconic ICC knockout moment is the 2003 World Cup Final, where he scored a phenomenal 140* runs against India. Australia winning the title that year made Ponting's knock more memorable.

Ponting stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
1996-2011 18 18 731 140* 45.68 81.58 3 1

2. Rohit Sharma (884 runs) | India

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Rohit Sharma celebrates a century against Bangladesh in Aisa Cup. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The 3rd Indian batter to dominate the list, the 'Hitman' of cricket, Rohit Sharma, stands tall with 884 runs in 21 matches. He has a long experience of playing in high-pressure ICC knockout matches and acing them.

While he has multiple centuries in the World Cup, his highest in an ICC knockout is 137 runs, scored against Bangladesh in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. From giving a solid start to carrying the momentum and building partnerships, Rohit has done it all to fetch those magnificent knockout victories.

Sharma stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2007-2025 21 23 884 137 44.20 93.64 2 2

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

1. Virat Kohli (1024 runs) | India

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Virat Kohli celebrates his 50th century in the 2023 World Cup against NZ. Image | X

Virat Kohli, the chase master and modern-day legend, sits atop this list with 1024 runs in ICC knockout matches. He is the only player ever to score over a thousand runs in knockouts, having 1 century and 9 half centuries.

Kohli's hunger for runs and victory makes him the most reliable player in vital matches. He reached his 50th ODI century by scoring 117 runs against New Zealand in the 2023 WC semi-final. He has often guided India through tricky chases or helped set up formidable totals.

Kohli's stats in ICC knockout matches:

Span Matches Innings Runs HS Avg SR 100 50
2011-2025 22 24 1024 117 51.20 91.59 1 9

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Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned

Abishek Porel, Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter, attended a training camp in Delhi led by Yuvraj Singh, following advice from former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly

Jun 13, 2025, 6:14 AM4 min read

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned | sportzpoint.com

Abishek Porel, the Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper, had a decent IPL 2025 with the bat in hand. Just like the 2024 season, he was trusted to bat at the top of the order alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket.

But the season did not turn out the way he would have liked. On most occasions, he got out after getting the start. 

Porel averaged only 25.08, a drop from the 2024 season's 32.70. The main reason for that was him getting out on 30-40 after getting a decent start for his team, Delhi Capitals. And, he knows it hurt his own performance and the team as well. 

That is why Sourav Ganguly wanted the youngster to visit Yuvraj Singh and get some valuable learnings ahead of the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
Porel going for a big shot during IPL 2023. Image | BCCI

It was Sourav Ganguly who gave the Bengal wicket-keeper a chance to replace Rishabh Pant in IPL 2023. Porel did his part so well as an impact sub that he went on to play all 14 games for Delhi Capitals next season. Not only that, he was also retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction.

Yuvraj Singh, one of the greatest white-ball cricketers of Indian cricket, is known for his performances in the 2011 ICC World Cup, where he emerged as the Player of the tournament, despite going through cancer. Not only that, his six sixes in an over in India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup are one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket's history.

Read Also | India's 2011 World Cup winning squad: Where are they now?

After retiring from international cricket, Yuvraj Singh chose not to pursue a career in commentary. Instead, he decided to help young batters excel at the international level. He began working personally with Punjab cricketers such as Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and several others.

All of these Punjab batters did exceedingly well after getting trained by Yuvraj. Shubman Gill's career graph went up as he became Indian's latest test captain. Meantime, Abhishek Sharma went on to debut for India T20I format.

Exclusive: Advised by Sourav Ganguly, Abishek Porel gets coached by Yuvraj Singh; this is what he learned - sportzpoint.com
Porel going for a pull shot during IPL 2025. Image | BCCI

After a decent season where Porel feels he could have been better, a session with Yuvraj Singh is what he needed to get everything sorted. The youngster thus went for a camp held by Yuvraj Singh in Delhi, where players like Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, and Prabhsimran Singh were also there.

"Sourav (Ganguly) sir wanted me to visit Yuvraj Singh to learn from one of the greatest batters of Indian cricket. It was all about getting to know how to be ready for the international stage," Porel told Sportz Point in an exclusive interview. 

"We worked on a few basic things, and you know if you stay around a man like Yuvraj Singh, you will get to learn more. I will visit the camp again and will learn more things from him," Porel added. 

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Abishek Porel in action in Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. Image | C.A.B. on Facebook

Abishek is leading the Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers in the Bengal Pro T20 League 2025. In his state's own league, Porel now wants to rectify all of those mistakes he made in IPL 2025 and work on some individual things while leading the team to success. 

"I would love to get through that 30-40 runs zone and score more runs to help the team. That is the goal. Even Sourav (Ganguly) sir also told me that 30-40s are not enough, and I need to score more and look for hundreds," Porel shared. 

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