List of Cricketers Who Scored a Century on Their ODI Debut

To score a century on ODI debut is among the greatest performances in international cricket. It immediately puts a player in an elite group, showing not just technical ability but also calm under the special pressures of international cricket. Based on official ESPNcricinfo figures, only a few cricketers globally have done so in men's ODIs.

A hundred on ODI debut is a declaration of intent and ability. With only one chance to make an initial impression, such players made the most of the opportunity, etching their names in cricketing history. The accomplishment is so uncommon that even with cricketing nations that have had long histories with ODI cricket, few of them have members on this list.

Cricketers Who Scored a Century on Their ODI Debut

Based on the ESPNcricinfo records, here is a list of players who have scored a hundred in their very first ODI match:

Source: ESPNcricinfo

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Highlights

• Dennis Amiss was the first player to score a century on ODI debut, in 1972.
• Desmond Haynes' 148 remains one of the highest debut scores.
• KL Rahul is the only Indian male cricketer on this list, with an unbeaten 100 on debut.
• Players from a diverse set of nations, including England, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and India, have achieved this feat.

Which Indian cricketer Scored a Century on his ODI Debut?

The only Indian cricketer who scored a century on debut in ODIs is KL Rahul, who scored 100 against Zimbabwe in Harare on 11 June 2016.

A century on ODI debut is a rare and prestigious achievement, marking an extraordinary start to an international career. As the game continues to evolve and new talents emerge, this exclusive list will remain a benchmark of debut brilliance in ODI cricket

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