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His innings consisted of 7 fours and 1 sixes. ... the latter run out by an excellent throw from Umesh Yadav at square leg. Download Images Watch Videos online Shikhar Dhawan smashed a rollicking 137 as India rode on a clinical display to break their World Cup jinx against South Africa with an emphatic 130-run victory in a group B match here on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan scored 59 runs but his effort went vain as India succumbed to a 106-run defeat against Australia in the first warm-up match. Shikhar Dhawan, Self: Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It was a flicked six by Dhawan off a Morne Morkel delivery. Shikhar Dhawan, India batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: ... for Delhi Capitals with 521 runs at an average of 34.73. And then, I went on to score 73 runs and the same people clapped for me on my way to the pavilion.”. “For Indian fans, Team India should win against Pakistan by any means in ICC events no matter what. Du Plessis (55) tried his best to stem the rot but once he mistimed a pull-shot off Mohit to Dhawan at covers, it was just a mere formality for the 'Men In Blue', who hardly put a foot wrong in front of the 86,786 crowd of which at least 75,000 were Indian supporters. They have one child. India opener Shikhar Dhawan (Reuters Image) News; 15 runs bana kar out ho jaega: Shikhar Dhawan recalls being sledged by Pakistan fans in 2015 World Cup Cricket World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan leads India to win over South Africa ... followed quickly, the latter run out by an excellent throw from Umesh Yadav at square leg. This is a list of statistics for the 2015 Cricket World Cup . His first six was a slower delivery from Steyn that he picked early while the second one was the shot of the Indian innings. '15 runs banake out hojayega': Shikhar Dhawan recalls Pakistan fans' taunts in 2015 World Cup ’15 runs banake out hojayega’: Shikhar Dhawan recalls Pakistan fans’ taunts in 2015 World Cup Interacting with women cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues on their web show ‘Double Trouble’, Shikhar Dhawan spoke of an incident when Pakistan fans targeted him. Each list contains the top five records except for the partnership records. Cricket World Cup 2015 Cricket World Cup: ... Shikhar Dhawan hit an exquisite ton to put India in the driving seat. The Indian dressing room erupted in joy and the players hugged each other after last man stading Imran Tahir was trapped LBW by Ravindra Jadeja. India beat South Africa by 130 runs after bowling them out for 177 Shikhar Dhawan made an impressive 137 off of 146 balls India Vs Pakistan: Shikhar Dhawan recalls how Pakistani fans sledged him during 2015 World Cup match in Australia 29 May, 2020 New Delhi, May 29: Shikhar Dhawan is one of the best batsmen for Team India in the multi-nation tournaments as his numbers clearly … With the MCG track offering even bounce, the ball came to bat beautifully, just what the Delhi left-hander required. Shikhar Dhawan revealed the taunts of Pakistan fans before the 2015 World Cup when India and Pakistan faced each other at the Adelaide Oval. Shikhar Dhawan celebrates scoring one hundred runs against Ireland during their World Cup match in Hamilton on 10 March. The six over long-off of Steyn's bowling was a pure delight as was his step out off Tahir to dispatch him for the maximum. Find S Dhawan's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. Shikhar Dhawan's century, Ajinkya Rahane's half-century before bowlers attack helped to India massive 130-run victory over South Africa in a one-sided game of the the 13th match of a World Cup. Tim Southee of New Zealand had the best bowling innings of this world cup with 7–33 (9). Dhawan's inconsistency away from home in late 2013, throughout 2014 and the first month of 2015 did not augur well for India or for the 29-year-old heading into his first World Cup. World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawan Peaking in Time for Team India With two centuries and a fifty, Shikhar Dhawan has rediscovered his old, devastating form with the bat in World Cup 2015 Down Under. ICC World Cup 2019 ICC World Cup 2019: Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli shine as India beat Australia by 36 runs. Shikhar Dhawan shot to fame after an unprecedented run in the 2004 U-19 World Cup, where he scored 505 runs garnished with 3 hundreds. Swashbuckling opener Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that Pakistan fans took a shot at him ahead of Team India's 2015 World Cup match against the neighbours. Adding to the pressure, the left-handed batsman was said various sorts of things on his way to the ground after India decided to bat first. The same crowd applauded him later. “I feel pressurised against Pakistan because of the environment in the ground, that’s a whole different feeling. The southpaw recalled that he was having a bad run ahead of the 2015 World Cup and hadn't performed well in the series against Australia. He made his One Day International debut against Australia in October 2010. Also, India were undefeated by the Men in Green in the World Cups and Dhawan had the onus to extend India's winning streak. “Our first World Cup game was against Pakistan and when I was walking down at the venue, Pakistan fans were shouting, ‘Tu toh 15 runs banake out hojayega' (You will get out after scoring 15 runs). Captain Imran's wicket is going to fall in Pakistan? Shikhar Dhawan was named man-of-the-match for his sterling innings and his injury is a huge blow to India who are hot favourites to win the World Cup this year. The celebration was typically Dhawan, helmets off, bat raised and the arms stretched like wings with a sense of satisfaction in that wide grin. Dhawan's career-best 137 propelled India to a comfortable 307 for seven before the bowlers performed brilliantly to bundle out the Proteas for 177 in 40.2 overs in what turned out to be a rather lopsided contest at the packed Melbourne Cricket Ground. You can find out more by clicking With Sachin Tendulkar cheering them from the stands, it was an electric atmosphere at the MCG as Dhoni's men cantered home in style. India went on to put a target of 301 runs for Pakistan but the arch-rivals against lost to India in a World Cup match as India bowlers bowled superbly to bundle out the Men in Green for just 224 runs. I still remember our game against Pakistan in 2015 World Cup in Adelaide. Shikhar Dhawan Century 100 Runs - India vs Ireland Highlights - WORLD CUP 2015 IND vs IRE 10-3-2015 He did it in the 2015 World Cup with a sparkling century against South Africa in Melbourne. My form wasn’t that good during that time and I didn’t play well in Australia series before the World Cup,” he said. Shikhar Dhawan was playing his first-ever World Cup match and that too against the arch-rivals. Before the start of the World Cup, Dhawan had scored 73 runs in a 3-match T20I series against the 2015 World Cup hosts Australia. De Villiers and Du Plessis were going strong at one stage adding 68 runs for the third wicket as South Africa reached 108 for two before the skipper got run-out. Shikhar Dhawan smashed a rollicking 137 as India rode on a clinical display to break their World Cup jinx against South Africa with an emphatic 130-run victory in a group B match here on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan has been arguably India’s best batsman in major ICC events. Shikhar Dhawan said that when he was entering the Adelaide Oval Pakistan fans mocked him and predicted that he would score just 15 runs in the match. They taunt each other sitting in the stands,” Dhawan added. Virat Kohli, the centurion of the match was declared Man of the Match in the high-octane clash. • Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma made a record opening partnership in T20 internationals (158 runs) for any wicket, against New Zealand in 2017. It couldn't have been a better venue for Dhawan than the MCG as Melbourne is his second home, where he stays with his wife Ayesha and three children, when he is not on tour. Shikhar Dhawan was born on December 5, 1985 in Delhi, India. I was like ‘oh okay’. At the 2015 World Cup, he was the leading run-scorer for India. For South Africa, Steyn bowled a brilliant last over with four dot balls to end with figures of 1/55 while Morne Morkel had 2/59 from nine overs. 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By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. At the 2015 World Cup, Dhawan was the leading run-scorer for India and in the … Shikhar Dhawan celebrates after scoring a century against South Africa during their World Cup 2015 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. as India posted a commendable 307 for seven against the title contenders. In ten World Cup matches, he has scored 537 runs at an average of 53.70 and a strike rate of 94.21. South Africa captain worried about morale after thrashing Vernon Philander's (0/19 in 4 overs) injury also did create serious problems for the Proteas when Indian top order went all guns blazing. Parnell recorded the worst figures of 1/85 off 9 overs with consolation wicket of Dhawan. The Indian top-order once again fired beautifully. The Delhi left-hander's love affair with South African bowling continued as this is his second ODI hundred against the Proteas in successive ICC tournaments, after having scored one back in 2013 in a Champions Trophy game in Cardiff. Shikhar Dhawan celebrates his hundred runs during their Cricket World Cup pool B match against South Africa in Melbourne on Sunday. Dhawan did give a chance at 52 when his flashy cut shot was dropped by Hashim Amla at backward point off Parnell's bowling but there was no looking back after that. Shikhar Dhawan hits 137 as India maintain their unbeaten start to the World Cup with a 130-run win over South Africa. Read about Shikhar Dhawan's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. He plays for Delhi in first-class cricket and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. I was like ‘oh okay’. This was India's maiden World Cup win against South Africa after having lost the clashes in 1992, 1999 and 2011. Melbourne: Shikhar Dhawan smashed a rollicking 137 as India rode on a clinical display to break their World Cup jinx against South Africa with an emphatic 130-run victory in a group B match here on Sunday. Dhawan, who has regained his form just when it matters the most, started his innings from where he had left off against Pakistan. Dhawan recalls how Pakistan fans taunted him in WC 2015 “Our first World Cup game was against Pakistan and when I was walking down at the venue, Pakistan fans were shouting, ‘Tu toh 15 runs banake out hojayega' (You will get out after scoring 15 runs). Shikhar Dhawan has not been the best of form of late, which is a major worry for India going into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 starting from February 14. Shikhar Dhawan, who scored a century against the Aussies despite the knock on his thumb, is a crucial cog in the team’s wheel and has been an outstanding contributor in ICC events in the past. However, Rahane was in a mood to make amends for his failure during Pakistan game as he matched Dhawan stroke for stroke during their rollicking 125-run stand for the third wicket in only 16.3 overs. In the 2015 World Cup, Dhawan had scored 2 hundreds. © 1998-2021 Zee Media Corporation Ltd (An Essel Group Company), All rights reserved. In 2019, after a poor start against South Africa, Dhawan smashed 117 to set up a 36-run win for India. Before the start of the World Cup, Dhawan had scored 73 runs in a 3-match T20I series against the 2015 World Cup hosts Australia. Earlier, Dhawan bludgeoned his way to a career-best knock. Shikhar Dhawan Cricket World Cup 2019 Profile, Team, Carrer, Stats, Runs: Get full information of Shikhar Dhawan Profile, Team, Stats, Records, Centuries, Wickets, images, cricket world cup 2019 Team, ranking, players rating, Latest News and photos in cricket world cup at IndianExpress.com Cricket World Cup 2015. Dhawan followed this up with scores of 48, 68 and 31 to be named Player of the Tournament in India’s title run under MS Dhoni. Rahane also showed why he is rated so highly by one and all. Dhawan is known to hit the straps in the big-ticket events. Then came an attractive cover drive as Dhawan got going. En route his seventh ODI ton, that had 16 boundaries and two sixes, Dhawan earned the distinction of achieving the highest score by any batsman in a World Cup game against South Africa. India have made it two in two at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 by defeating defending champions Australia by 36 runs on Sunday at Kennington Oval. It started with a clip off Vernon Philander to square leg boundary followed by a square drive off Dale Steyn. With two wins from as many matches, India now have a very good chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals as group leaders. It was yet another commendable show by the Indians, who came into the tournament with a string of poor results in the tri-series preceding the mega-event. Shikhar Dhawan said that when he was entering the Adelaide Oval Pakistan fans mocked him and predicted that he would score just 15 runs in the match. He has been married to Ayesha Mukherjee since 2012. ICC World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawan leads India to 130-run win over South Africa. The bowling unit fired in unison as South Africa never recovered once skipper AB de Villiers (30) fell short of his crease with Mohit's accurate throw on top of the stumps sending the destructive player back in the pavilion. Shikhar Dhawan scores 137 as India beat South Africa in World Cup clash. Sport > Cricket Cricket World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawan century for India 'embarrasses' South Africa. Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian international cricketer. • The 1st ever cricketer to get 2 consecutive golden bats at ICC Champions Trophy. In South Africa, he made 29 runs in four Test innings and 12 in three ODIs. Dhawan's 137 off 146 balls coupled with Ajinkya Rahane's 60-ball 79 set the platform for a commendable total despite yet another mini-collapse at the death when the winners lost five wickets for 46 runs in the last 6.3 overs. He is a left-handed opening batsman and an occasional right-arm off break bowler. Photo: Reuters World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawan’s comeback, yet again • Most runs by an Indian player in the 2015 ICC World Cup (412 runs in 8 innings). Breaking News: Former TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi joined BJP. Rohit Sharma’s partner Shikhar Dhawan crossed the 300-run mark in ICC World Cup 2015. Shikhar Dhawan is seventh among the top run-getters of the World Cup with 337 runs from six innings at an average of 56.16, Virat Kohli is at No.11 with 301 runs. However, Shikhar Dhawan stood his ground and went on to score 73 runs off 76 balls in the match.