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

#2 Sourav Ganguly – 141* vs South Africa (Nairobi - 2000)

Sourav Ganguly took over India’s captaincy just after it went through a turmoil (the spot-fixing saga). In the second edition of the ICC Knockout Trophy, India reached the semi-final for the second consecutive time. They were playing South Africa in the semi-final.

After winning the toss, India opted to bat first. Skipper Sourav Ganguly led from the front with a majestic unbeaten 141. He countered the threat of a potent bowling attack (Pollock, Donald, Boje and Klusener) excellently. He drove excellently both of the back-foot and front-foot. He was supreme through the off-side and was superb against the left-arm spinner Boje.

His 141 helped India get to 295. The Indian bowlers bowled well and ensured that the skipper’s ton didn’t go in vain as India qualified for the final of the tournament.