Top 5 knocks by Shikhar Dhawan in ICC tournaments

Modified Jun 01, 2017 18:36 IST

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Shikhar Dhawan of India bats during the International Twenty20 match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 31, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) — Shikhar Dhawan will once again be a crucial player in India's Champions Trophy campaign

#2 137 (146) vs South Africa (ICC World Cup, February 2015, Melbourne)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Indian fans in the crowd celebrate as Shikhar Dhawan of India reaches his century during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 22, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) — His career best score came against the Proteas in the 2015 World Cup

Dhawan lost his opening partner, Rohit Sharma in the first over of the innings to a brilliant run-out and needed to step up for India yet again. And that’s exactly what he did.

Known for his shortcomings against the short delivery, he was peppered with short balls by the four Proteas seamers – Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell and Vernon Philander. However, a resilient Dhawan kept himself at the crease and together with Kohli helped build the platform for a final onslaught.

His half-century came off 70 balls as he looked to play the anchor role for India. Ajinkya Rahane walked in at the fall of Kohli's wicket and accelerated the scoring – enabling Dhawan to settle in.

Once set, Dhawan was unstoppable and took on the Proteas bowlers to finish with his career-best ODI score of 137. He wasn't dismissed until the 44th over, by when India were well set for another 300+ score.

The bowler followed up the efforts as India rolled to an impressive 130-run win.