50-over cricket is one of the most challenging formats of cricket. Debuting in this format is always a big challenge for debutants, with certain debutant marking their stamp from the first game and showing a glimpse of the future. So, in this article, we will discuss the 'Top 10 Indian players with the most runs in ODI Debut'.
1. KL Rahul
KL Rahul is one of the most destructive openers from India. In 2016, Rahul made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, and boy, he did not miss his opportunity and amassed a ton. Batting first, Zimbabwe piled up 168 runs on a tricky pitch, with Chigumbara smacking 41 runs. In the second inning, Rahul stole the show by pounding a ton. In his 115-ball knock, Rahul smashed seven boundaries and a huge six.
2. Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa was one of the most destructive players from India. In 2006, Uthappa, who was not a regular member in team, made his ODI debut against England in a bilateral series, and boy, he did not missed his opportunity and amassed 86 runs. Batting first, England piled up 288 runs on a tricky pitch, with Collingwood smacking a fifty. In the second inning, Uthappa stole the show by hitting a fifty. In his 96-ball knock, Uthappa smashed 12 boundaries and a huge six.
3. Brijesh Patel
Brijesh Patel was a known name in the domestic circuit in India, but he never lived up to the expectations of International Cricket. In 1974, Brijesh made his ODI debut against England in a bilateral series and showed why he was selected for the team by scoring 82 runs, which was a record for 32 years. In his 78-ball quickfire knock, Brijesh smashed eight boundaries and two monstrous sixes.
4. Navjot Sidhu
Navjot Sidhu was one of the most destructive batters from India. In 1987, Sidhu played his first ODI against Australia in the 1987 Reliance World Cup, where he amassed 73 runs. Australia batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 270 runs, with Marsh hitting a century. In the second innings, Sidhu smacked a half-century. In his 79-ball innings, Sidhu took on the likes of Reid, McDermott, and Waugh and smashed four boundaries and five gigantic sixes.
5. Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey is one of the most underrated batters from India. In 2015, Pandey played his first ODI against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, where he amassed 71 runs. Pandey was always a consistent batter in IPL and was rewarded for his heroism in the IPL final in 2014. And boy, he did grab it in style. With the score reading 82-4, Pandey put along a 144-run partnership with Kedar Jadhav. In his 86-ball innings, Pandey took on the likes of Tiripano, Masakadza, and Madziva and smashed four boundaries and a maximum.
6. Ajit Wadekar
Ajit Wadekar was a domestic giant and one of the most underrated batters from India. In 1974, Wadekar played his first ODI against England in a bilateral series, where he amassed 67 runs. With the score reading 60-3, Wadekar put along a 70-run partnership with Farokh Engineer. In his 82-ball innings, Wadekar took on the likes of Chris Old, Geoffry Arnold, and Jackman and smashed ten boundaries.
7. Raman Lamba
Raman Lamba was one of the most underrated batters from India. In 1986, Lamba played his first ODI against Australia in a bilateral series, where he amassed 64 runs. With the score reading 86-1, Lamba put along a 102-run partnership with Kris Srikkanth. In his 53-ball innings, Lamba took on the likes of Bruce Reid, McDermott, and Waugh and smashed eight boundaries and a maximum.
8. Sandeep Patil
Sandeep Patil, who is mainly known as a former selector of the Indian team, was one of the most underrated batters from India. In 1980, Sandeep played his first ODI against Australia in the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, where he amassed 64 runs. With the score reading 111-5, Sandeep put along a 92-run partnership with Syed Kirmani. In his 70-ball innings, Lamba took on the likes of Dennis Lillee, Lawson, and Chappell and smashed four boundaries.
9. Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu, who is mostly known for IPL heroism, was one of the most underrated batters from India. In 2013, Rayudu played his first ODI against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, where he amassed 63 runs. With the score reading 57-2, Rayudu put along a 159-run partnership with Virat Kohli. In his 84-ball innings, Rayudu took on the likes of Chatara, Chigumbura, and Utseya and smashed four boundaries.
10. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most destructive all-rounders in the world, who could easily make it into any playing eleven. In 2009, Jadeja played his first ODI against Sri Lanka in a bilateral series, where he amassed 60 runs. With the score reading 138-6, Jadeja put along a 45-run partnership with MS Dhoni. In his 77-ball innings, Jadeja took on the likes of Muralitharan, Kulasekara, and Ajantha Mendis and smashed five boundaries.
