Top 5 Shikhar Dhawan knocks in ODIs

#2 114 (94) against South Africa at Cardiff, 2013 Champions Trophy

Dhawan scored his maiden ODI century during the opening match of the 2013 Champions Trophy

Following his stunning arrival into Test cricket a few months prior to the 2013 Champions Trophy, a lot was expected of Dhawan when India began their campaign against South Africa at Cardiff. With the Proteas deciding to chase, all the focus honed in on the fresh opening combination of Rohit and Dhawan.

Showing a keen understanding of each other's game, the two openers batted together impressively. While Rohit was watchful at the start of the innings, Dhawan did not take too long before asserting himself on the South African bowlers.

After he lost his opening partner, the left-hander continued India's momentum with Kohli. His 94-ball 114, laced with 12 boundaries and a six, propelled the 'Men in Blue' to a formidable total of 331. The rest, as they say, is history.