Top 10 Batsmen with most 100s against a single team in ODIs

Top 10 Batsmen with most 100s against a single team in ODIs: Just like VVS Laxman was a nightmare for Australia, we have these talented cricketers who took a liking for a particular bowling attack. Sanath Jayasuriya has always come up with his best while facing India. Adam Gilchrist saved his best of the island nation while Sachin Tendulkar amassed tons of runs against Australia and Sri Lanka in particular. Here we look at the Top 10 Batsmen with most 100s against a single team in ODIs: 10. Ricky Ponting v India – 6 hundreds: Ricky Ponting. (Photo Source: Zimbo) The Australian skipper has a special liking for the Indians. The Johanessburg nightmare is still fresh in the minds; plucking the deliveries to the fence and towering massive blows out of the park. Ricky Ponting has registered 2164 runs at an average of 40.07 along with 6 hundreds to his credit. He has also notched up 9 fifties against India. Overall he has played 59 matches and never let the strike rate go down below 81.41. Also Read – Top 10 Captains with most ODI centuries 9. Virat Kohli v Sri Lanka – 6 hundreds: Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: BCCI) The dashing Indian batsman made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Dambulla. He has played 40 matches against Sri Lanka so far, amassing 1856 runs at an average of 56.24 along with 6 centuries and 10 fifties. He has scored a brilliant century (139*) against Sri Lanka in Australia, which turned out to be the highlight of his Lankan affair. 8. DL Haynes v Australia – 6 hundreds: Desmond Haynes. (© Popperfoto/Getty Images) The West Indian has played 64 matches against Australia. He has amassed 2262 runs at an average of 40.39 with 6 centuries and 13 fifties. He has a strike rate of 65.14. Haynes remained not out on 8 occasions against Australia and got out for a duck 3 times. 7. Adam Gilchrist v Sri Lanka – 6 hundreds: Adam Gilchrist. (© Getty Images) The Australian wicket-keeper batsman has been instrumental for the yellow brigade against the island nations. Adam Gilchrist has played 30 matches against Sri Lanka, scoring 1511 runs with a best of 154. He holds a healthy average of 50.36 against Sri Lanka. He has scored 6 centuries and 4 half centuries against the same opposition. He had maintained a staggering strike rate of 105.81. 6. Gautam Gambhir v Sri Lanka – 6 hundreds: Gautam Gambhir. (© Getty Images) The Indian opener has played 37 matches against Sri Lanka so far. Gautam Gambhir has scored 1668 runs at an average of 50.54 with a strike rate of 88.62. He has 6 centuries and 9 fifties to his name against the island nation, with a best of 150*. Clearly, the stylish southpaw from Delhi likes milking the Sri Lankan stalwarts. 5. AB de Villiers v India – 6 hundreds: (Photo Source: Associated Press) The maverick South African batsman doesn’t need any introduction. ABD has played 28 matches against India so far, and has plundered 1279 runs at an average of 53.29 with a best of 119. He has scored 6 centuries against India along with 5 fifties. He holds a strike arte of 111.21 against the Men in Blue. 4. Saeed Anwar v Sri Lanka – 7 hundreds: Saeed Anwar. (© Getty Images) The Pakistani legend has scored 2198 runs against Sri Lanka. He has played 52 matches and holds an average of 44.85 with a strike rate of 82.19. He has scored 7 centuries and 13 half centuries, with a highest score of 126 against Sri Lanka. 3. Sanath Jayasuriya v India – 7 hundreds: Sanath Jayasuriya. (© LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images) The veteran left hander was known for his flick and cuts. Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 2899 runs against India from 89 matches. His highest ODI score of 189 also came against India. He has smashed 7 centuries and 14 fifties against India at an average of 36.23. 2. Sachin Tendulkar v Sri Lanka – 8 hundreds: Sachin Tendulkar. (© MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images) The master blaster has scored 3113 runs against the neighbouring country. He averages 43.84 along with a strike rate of 87.54. He has notched up 8 centuries and 17 half centuries against Sri Lanka. He carried his bat through on 9 occasions. 1. Sachin Tendulkar v Australia – 9 hundreds: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) The little master also had a liking for the Kangaroos. He has amassed 3077 runs at an average of 44.59 with a strike rate of 84.74 . Sachin Tendulkar has registered 9 hundreds and 15 fifties against Australia. He remained unbeaten on 1 occasion. Also Read – Top 10 Batsmen with most ODI centuries (All Stats Updated Till 8th December, 2015)