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When Shikhar Dhawan is at peak performance, it seems India are destined to rise to the top. Having won every single match where the enigmatic opener has scored a ton, Indian fans will be keen to see him keep the centuries coming. On Sunday, Dhawan scored his 7th ODI century against a South African outfit that looked to be out of its depth against a rejuvenated Indian outfit. (Full Coverage| Points table| Fixtures)
We look at other Shikhar Dhawan hundreds that bought Team India victory:
1. 114 vs South Africa, ICC Champions trophy, 6 June 2013
Shikhar Dhawan’s first ODI hundred bought with it the distinct pleasure of beating the Proteas in Cardiff.
2. 102 vs West Indies, ICC Champions trophy, 11 June 2013
Dhawan’s second ton in the same week helped team India defeat a hapless West Indian outfit at Oval.
3. 116 vs Zimbabwe, India vs Zimbabwe ODI Series, 2nd ODI, July 26 2013
Dhawan’s riveting performance against Zimbabwe helped India crusie to a 58 run win over the African nation.
4. 100 vs Australia, India vs Australia ODI Series, 6th ODI, October 30 2013
Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli both put up massive performances as both got centuries to lead India to victory over a strong Australian side.
5. 119 vs West Indies, West Indies vs India ODI Series, 3rd ODI, November 27 2013
Dhawan put in a stellar shift against the Windies to guide India to a 5 wicket win over West Indies.
6. 113 vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka vs India ODI Series, 2 November 2014
After a gap of nearly a year after his last century, Shikhar stepped up to the challenge oce again as he scored a well paced 113 against Sri Lanka to take India to a mammoth win over Sri Lanka.
