5 underrated ODI knocks of Rahul Dravid

3) 44 at Centurion against Pakistan in 2003

The jubilant duo of Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh after the win against Pakistan

This famous World Cup clash between the archrivals will always be remembered for the heroics of Sachin Tendulkar who literally manhandled the Pakistan bowling with his blistering strokeplay. However, his efforts could have gone in vain had Dravid and Yuvraj not stepped in.

Yes, when Sachin departed for 98, India still needed 97 runs to win and in front of the likes of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis; it surely didn’t look that easy.

But, the duo weathered the storm and Dravid being the senior pro, took the added responsibility of guiding the youngster Yuvraj Singh. He played balls on merit and never allowed Pakistan the chance to get back into the game.

He made a well-compiled 44 to guide India home and one just cannot ignore this man’s effort.