August 28, 2006

Dhoni in ODI #5

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India vs Pakistan, Pakistan tour of India (2005) ODI Series - 2nd ODI
Date: 5 April 2005

Catches : 2 / Stumpings :0
Batting: 148 runs (123 balls), 4s: 15/ 6s: 4

India won by 58 runs and lead the series 2-0.

Dhoni's maiden international century took India to a mammoth total of 356 for 9. Dhoni, coming in at #3 for the first time in his ODI career, scored the first ODI century by an Indian wicketkeeper, barring Rahul Dravid who should be considered as a part-time wicket keeper. He was given the "Man of the match" award, the first of many awards to follow.


Milestones:
  • Dhoni's first ODI century
  • Dhoni's first "Man of the Match" award
  • Dhoni batting at #3 for the first time in an ODI
  • First ODI century by a regular Indian wicket-keeper

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