Players with Most ODI Hundreds Against India

Abhirah Goel

India have consistently been one of the strongest teams in One Day International (ODI) cricket, making centuries against them a significant achievement for any batter. Over the years, several world-class players have produced memorable performances against the Men in Blue. From Sri Lankan legends to South African and Australian greats, these batters have repeatedly found ways to score big against India.

players with the most ODI hundreds against India

, based on their performances in international cricket.

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has been one of the most successful batters against India in ODI cricket. He reached seven ODI centuries against India in 2025, joining Sanath Jayasuriya at the top of the list. Remarkably, de Kock needed only 23 innings to reach seven hundreds, highlighting his outstanding consistency against India.

His aggressive left-handed batting and ability to dominate the new ball have made him a particularly dangerous opponent for India.

Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya is another batter with seven ODI centuries against India. The explosive opener played 85 innings against India and accumulated 2,899 ODI runs, including a highest score of 189.

Jayasuriya's attacking approach at the top of the order made him a constant threat, especially during the 1990s and 2000s.

South African great AB de Villiers scored six ODI centuries against India. Known for his innovative strokeplay and ability to change the momentum of a match quickly, de Villiers enjoyed considerable success against the Indian bowling attack.

He also holds a remarkable record of seven ODI centuries in India across his career, demonstrating how effectively he adapted to Indian conditions.

Australian batting legend Ricky Ponting also registered six ODI hundreds against India. Ponting was one of Australia's most dependable batters and regularly delivered in high-pressure matches.

His ability to build long innings and attack spinners made him particularly effective against India.

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara completes the group of batters with six ODI centuries against India. Sangakkara combined elegant strokeplay with remarkable consistency and scored heavily against India throughout his career.

Several other players have also scored five ODI centuries against India, including 

Steve Smith, Salman Butt and Nathan Astle

. Their records underline just how challenging India's bowling attack has been over different generations.

 list features some of the greatest batters in cricket history. Quinton de Kock and Sanath Jayasuriya currently lead the way with seven centuries each, while AB de Villiers, Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara follow with six.

Scoring a century against India requires exceptional skill, patience and adaptability. These players have shown those qualities repeatedly, creating some of the most memorable batting performances in ODI cricket.

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