The Sydney Cricket Ground, one of Australia’s most historic venues, holds a mixed but memorable place in the annals of Indian One Day International (ODI) cricket. While the venue is synonymous with some of India’s toughest challenges Down Under (even in Tests) —reflected in a record of just five wins in 21 concluded ODIs—it has also been the stage for several of the team’s most spectacular individual batting performances.
From Sachin Tendulkar’s match-winning century in the 2008 Commonwealth Bank Series final to Rohit Sharma establishing himself as a modern master at the venue, the SCG has consistently tested and occasionally celebrated the brilliance of Indian batsmen. These insights explore the standout achievements, record-breaking knocks, and moments of resilience that define India’s ODI history at this iconic ground.
| Player | Score | Balls Faced | 4s/6s | SR | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Singh | 139 | 122 | 16 / 2 | 113.93 | 22 Jan 2004 |
| Rohit Sharma | 133 | 129 | 10 / 6 | 103.10 | 12 Jan 2019 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 117* | 120 | 10 / 0 | 97.50 | 2 Mar 2008 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 113 | 119 | 9 / 1 | 94.95 | 24 Feb 2008 |
| VVS Laxman | 106* | 130 | 5 / 0 | 81.53 | 22 Jan 2004 |
| Manish Pandey | 104* | 81 | 8 / 1 | 128.39 | 23 Jan 2016 |
Key Insights on Indian Batting Performance in One Day Internationals at the SCG
Top Individual ODI Centuries by Indian Batsmen
A total of six ODI centuries have been scored by Indian batters at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Yuvraj Singh’s 139 remains the highest individual ODI score by an Indian at the SCG.
Rohit Sharma’s 133 in 2019 is the most recent century.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 117*, scored in 2008, remains the highest Indian ODI score in a winning cause at the SCG. The knock by Sachin Tendulkar came in the first of the three finals of the Commonwealth Bank Series (2008) against Australia, sealing India’s memorable title win.
Rohit Sharma’s 133 is also the highest score by an Indian while chasing at this ground.
Fastest and Consistent Run-Scorers at the Venue
Manish Pandey’s unbeaten 104 off 81 balls stands out as the fastest century by strike rate (128.39). (List: India’s fastest ODI Centuries)
Rohit Sharma has been India’s most consistent performer at this venue. Apart from his 133, Rohit Sharma has scores of 99 and 66.
Rohit Sharma is the highest run-getter for India in ODIs at the SCG, averaging over 66 across five innings.
List: Rohit Sharma Overall ODI Centuries List
Noteworthy Half-Centuries and Specific Match Records
Dilip Vengsarkar struck four fours at a strike rate of 106.77, guiding India in that Benson & Hedges World Championship match.
Other notable half-centuries at the venue include Virat Kohli’s 89 and KL Rahul’s 76.
Both Virat Kohli’s 89 and KL Rahul’s 76 were scored during the 2020 bilateral series against Australia.
The highest score for India in a neutral-venue ODI at the SCG against an opposition other than Australia is Dilip Vengsarkar’s unbeaten 63 off 59 balls against New Zealand on 5 March 1985.
Read: Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma in Australia ODIs – Compared
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