Top 10 Batsmen With Best Century Per Innings Ratio in ODIs

The batsmen are getting consistent with their performances. We are witnessing more hundreds in the modern game and that century per innings ratio in the One Day International is getting better. In fact, we have seen that the scores of above 325 have become a norm in ODIs. Thus, the batters are having a merry time.

The consistency level is getting to new heights and the batters are scoring daddy hundreds. The batsmen have delivered the goods in the recent past and they are making most of the batting-friendly conditions.

We take a look at top 10 batsmen who have the best century per innings ratio in International format with a minimum of 15 ODI hundreds to their name.

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10. Ross Taylor: Century per innings ratio – 10.60

Another New Zealand makes the list of best century per innings ratio. Ross Taylor has been one of the best batters of his team. Taylor has scored the maximum number of hundred for the Blackcaps. The right-hander has scored 20 ODI tons in the 212 innings and thus he has an impressive Century per innings ratio of 10.60. Furthermore, the linchpin batter has scored 8367 runs at an average of 47.86.

9. Sachin Tendulkar: Century per innings ratio – 9.22

India’s former legendary batsman scored his maiden ODI hundred in his 84th innings. However, after getting his first century, Sachin Tendulkar made sure he never looked back. Tendulkar scored runs consistently for the Indian team and carried the onus of the batting unit on his shoulders for a long time. Furthermore, the talisman batsman went on to break and create new annals in the history books.

Sachin has accumulated most centuries in the 50-overs format as he scored 49 tons. He took 452 innings to get there and thus has a century per innings of 9.22. The Indian opener scored 18426 runs in his career.

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8. AB de Villiers: Century per innings ratio – 8.72

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers will go down as one of the best batsmen of the modern era. de Villiers claimed the nickname of a 360-degree batsman as he had the skills of playing all around the park. Furthermore, AB de Villiers came up with the most fearsome shots in the game.

The talisman Proteas batsman scored 25 centuries in the 218 innings he played. Ergo, the right-hander had an impressive Century per innings ratio of 8.72. The former South African skipper scored 9577 runs in his One-Day career.

7. Joe Root – Century per innings ratio – 8.43

England stylish batsman Joe Root is the fulcrum of the team’s batting line-up. Root has been a consistent batsman for the English team and he has played the anchor’s role on many occasions. The right-hander has scored 16 ODI centuries in 135 innings. Hence, he scores a hundred after every 8.43 innings for England.

6. Shikhar Dhawan: Century per innings ratio – 7.76

Shikhar Dhawan got his chance at the International level a little late than he would have liked. However, Dhawan made sure that he was ready when he got his opportunity at the big stage. The southpaw batsman also came up with his best in the major ICC events.

The left-hander has thus far scored 17 centuries in the 132 innings he has played and thus he has Century per innings ratio of 7.76. The Indian opener has accumulated 5592 in his career.

5. Rohit Sharma: Century per innings ratio – 7.67

India’s vice-captain Rohit Sharma has turned his career upside down after he started to open the innings since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Rohit was not consistent in the first half of his career. However, it was a different story altogether as the flamboyant batsman came up with consistent performance. Rohit Sharma has done a great job for the Indian team and he has smashed 28 centuries in the 215 innings for the Indian team.

Consequently, he has scored a century after every 7.67 innings in his career. The stylish batsman has amassed 8954 runs at an impressive average of 48.92.

4. Aaron Finch: Century per innings ratio – 7.25

The Australian captain has led with aplomb since he has taken over the captaincy reins. Finch has batted with responsibility and the same has been palpable in his performances. The right-hander is scoring runs consistently as he is giving solid starts to his team. Finch has thus far 16 ODI hundreds in 116 innings and thus he has scored a century after every 7.25 innings.

3. Hashim Amla: Century per innings ratio – 6.59

South Africa’s Hashim Amla showed us that the right technique in Test cricket can help you get rewards in the limited overs format. Amla is one of the most consistent batsmen in the modern and he has been instrumental in the success of the Proteas. The talisman batsman has thus far scored 27 hundred in 178 innings. Thus, the Proteas star has a majestic Century per innings ratio of 6.59. Amla has so far gathered 8133 runs in his illustrious career.

Amla has a compact technique under his belt and he has made sure that he has utilised the same with great success.

2. David Warner: Century per innings ratio – 6.38

The southpaw batsman has made a roaring comeback after his serving his ban. The left-hander has been a consistent performer for Australia and he has been instrumental in giving solid starts to his team. The left-hander 18 centuries in 115 innings and thus he scores a hundred after every 6.38 innings.

1. Virat Kohli: Century per innings ratio: 5.44

Virat Kohli is the most consistent batsman in the world. The Indian captain is breaking every record in the book and he is the epitome of consistency. Kohli has scored his runs all around the globe and it is difficult to find a chunk in his armour. The talisman batsman has thus far scored 43 ODI hundreds in only 234 innings and his hunger for runs is never satiated. Kohli has amassed 11625 runs at a staggering average of 59.61.

(All Stats Updated Till 14th January, 2020)