Top 10 overseas ODI knocks by Indian captains in the history of the game

#6 Mohammed Azharuddin – 101 vs Pakistan (Toronto - 1998)

In 1998, India played Pakistan in Canada and the series was called as Sahara Friendship Cup. After winning the first game, India lost the next three and were 3-1 down as the series moved to the fifth and final ODI.

After opting to bat first, India found themselves in trouble at 35/2 in the 12th over. Sachin Tendulkar was batting well, but he needed some support from the other end. Skipper Mohammed Azharuddin walked out to bat at No. 4 and steadied the ship along with Tendulkar and stitched a 121-run stand for the third wicket.

After Tendulkar’s dismissal for 77, Azharuddin became the aggressor and scored his 7th ODI ton. His 111-ball 101 helped India reach 256 at the end of 50 overs. However, Azharuddin’s ton went in vain as Pakistan romped home and chased 257 with 5 wickets in hand.