- What are top five inning of Saurav Ganguly.
- What is you top five inning of Saurav Ganguly.
- The time when Sourav Gangly on fire.
141 vs South Africa – Ganguly’s Match-Winning Knock in ICC Champions Trophy*
He remained unbeaten on a magnificent 141 runs, anchoring India’s innings and setting up a challenging total. His authoritative batting gave India the momentum they needed, and the bowlers backed it up brilliantly by restricting South Africa to just 200 runs.
India won the match convincingly and booked their spot in the finals. Ganguly’s brilliant performance earned him the Man of the Match award and showcased his ability to deliver in high-pressure knockout games.
90 vs England
In a crucial match against England, when India’s batting order collapsed dramatically, Sourav Ganguly rose to the occasion. He played a gritty knock of 90 runs, laced with five boundaries and three towering sixes, guiding India to a respectable total of 204.
Using his sharp cricketing instincts, Ganguly made timely bowling changes that kept England under constant pressure, eventually bowling them out for 181. India clinched the match by 23 runs, and Ganguly was deservedly named Man of the Match. It was yet another example of how the “Prince of Kolkata” led Team India by example..
96 vs Pakistan – Ganguly’s All-Round Brilliance
India–Pakistan encounters have always been high-voltage affairs, and one such clash took place in the 1997-98 Sahara Cup at Toronto. Sourav Ganguly delivered a spectacular all-round performance, scoring a brilliant 96 runs, taking on bowlers like Shahid Afridi, Aaqib Javed, and Azhar Mahmood with ease, sending the ball to all corners of the ground.
With the ball, Ganguly was equally effective, claiming 2 wickets for just 33 runs at an economy of 3.3. Despite India losing the match, his stellar effort earned him the Man of the Match award — a true testament to his impact that day.
Sourav Ganguly’s Career-Best 239 vs Pakistan – A Test Match to Remember
In a memorable Test match against Pakistan, Sourav Ganguly registered his highest career score of 239 runs. In the first innings, the former Indian captain showcased his trademark elegance, smashing 30 fours and two sixes before finally getting out.
Not just with the bat, Ganguly also contributed with the ball, taking the wicket of Salman Butt. In the second innings, he continued his fine form, scoring an impressive 91 runs, narrowly missing another century by just 9 runs.
India dominated the game and came within three wickets of victory. However, the match ended in a draw, with Ganguly deservedly named the Man of the Match for his all-round performance.
183 vs Sri Lanka – 1999 World Cup Masterclass
In the 1999 World Cup, Sourav Ganguly opened the innings for India and produced one of the finest knocks in ODI history. Partnering with Rahul Dravid, he stitched together a record-breaking 324-run stand — a feat that stood as the highest partnership in World Cup history for years. Ganguly’s majestic innings of 183 runs came off just 158 balls, at an impressive strike rate of 115.
It wasn’t just his highest ODI score, but also a display of elegant stroke play, fierce determination, and sheer dominance over the Sri Lankan attack. Many still consider this the crown jewel of his batting career.