⭐ Created History in 2010 | MS Dhoni’s Close Friend
Indian cricket has produced countless legends, but only one Indian batter has ever scored a century in the ICC T20 World Cup. That historic feat belongs to Suresh Raina, who etched his name into the record books during the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies.
To date, no other Indian has managed to replicate this achievement in the tournament’s history.
🔥 Raina’s Iconic Knock vs South Africa
The memorable innings came against South Africa in the Super Eight stage of the 2010 edition. Batting with fearless intent, Raina smashed:
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101 runs off just 60 balls
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9 fours and 5 sixes
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Strike rate of over 168
His aggressive knock powered India to a competitive total, and the Men in Blue eventually won the match by 14 runs, keeping their campaign alive.
📜 A Record That Still Stands
Even after multiple editions of the T20 World Cup and the rise of power-hitters, Raina remains India’s lone centurion in the tournament. Overall, only 11 batters across all nations have scored centuries in T20 World Cup history — highlighting how rare and special the feat truly is.
🤝 Dhoni and Raina: A Legendary Bond
Suresh Raina shared a deep friendship and strong on-field understanding with former India captain MS Dhoni. The duo played a crucial role in India’s success across formats and franchises.
In a symbolic moment for Indian cricket, Raina retired from international cricket alongside Dhoni in 2020, marking the end of an iconic era.
