Happy Birthday Gabbar: Here are the top 5 unforgettable innings by Shikhar Dhawan for the Indian team

On 5th December 1985, a former Indian star and one of the greatest batters of all time. Who was known for his match-winning knocks and dominating batting performances. Team India’s most reliable opening batter. Yes you guessed it right, Shikhar Dhawan.

Shikhar Dhawan aka ‘GABBAR‘ was known for his great batting, outstanding fielding and also for his unique celebrations on the ground after achieving some great milestones or achievements. Here are the top 5 greatest innings by ‘BIRTHDAY BOY‘ in cricket history.

Top 5 greatest innings by Shikhar Dhawan:

137 runs against South Africa, World Cup 2015:

The first top class innings by star player Shikhar Dhawan came against one of the toughest rivals of all time, South Africa. However, after losing a wicket of Rohit Sharma. Dhawan built a strong partnership with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane and smashed their bowling line-up and scored 137 runs off 146 balls with 16 fours and two massive sixes. India won the match by 130 runs and he earned the Player of the Match award.

114 runs against South Africa, Champions Trophy 2013:

The next great innings also came against South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2013. This match was important for the Indian team as he got the new opening batter Rohit Sharma. Both players added 127 runs on the board. Shikhar Dhawan scored a brilliant innings of 114 runs off 94 balls and was named Player of the match and helped the team to win the match by 26 runs.

187 runs against Australia, 3rd Test 2013:

This match is always special for him as he made his Test debut and Sachin Tendulkar handed him a cap. Australia scored 408 but star opening pair Dhawan and Murli Vijay set a huge partnership of 289 runs with Shikhar Dhawan’s explosive century. He scored 187 runs off 174 balls and registered a record for the fastest century on Test debut.

114 runs against Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018:

The next great innings by star Indian player Shikhar Dhawan comes against their arch-rivals Pakistan. Opponents chose to bat and were limited to 237. However, Dhawan scored 114 off 100 balls and set up a huge partnership of 210 runs with Rohit Sharma. Team India won the match by nine wickets.

117 runs against Australia, World Cup 2019:

The next great performance came against Australia in the last 50-over ICC tournament by Dhawan. Shikhar Dhawan frustrated Australia’s bowling line-up as he set up a strong opening partnership with Rohit Sharma of 127. He also shared 39 runs with Virat Kohli and scored 117 off 109 balls with 16 fours despite having a thumb injury. India defeated Australia by 36 runs and Dhawan got the Player of the Match award.

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