List of Batsmen, Who have scored a century on their ODI debut: Karnataka batsman KL Rahul scored a century in his debut match against Zimbabwe on Saturday. KL Rahul became the first Indian batsman to score a century on an debut ODI. KL Rahul took 115 balls to achieve this milestone as India chased down the target of 169 against Zimbabwe in Harare. Here are the few batsmen from around the world who have scored hundred on their ODI debut.
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KL Rahul (India)
KL Rahul scored his first ODI century againt Zimbabwe on his debut and became the first Indian batsman to do this.
Mark Chapman (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong player Mark Chapman scored an unbeaten 124* on his debut against United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Nov 16, 2015.
Michael Lumb (England)
Michael Lumb scored 106 runs on his debut match against West Indies on Feb 28, 2014. Lumb became the second England batsman to score a century on ODI debut.
Phil Hughes (Australia)
Late Phil Hughes became the first Australian to score a century on debut ODI match as he scored 112 runs against Sri Lanka on Jan 11, 2013.
Rob Nicol (New Zealand)
New Zealand player Rob Nicol became the seventh batsman overall and second New Zealand batsman to score a century on debut. He scored 108 (not out) runs against Zimbabwe on Oct 20, 2011.
Colin Ingram (South Africa)
On Oct 15, 2010, Colin Ingram, South Africa batsman scored 124 runs against Zimbabwe on his ODI debut.
Martin Guptill (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s opener Martin Guptill is the first New Zealand player to score a century on ODI debut. He scored 122* runs against West Indies on Oct 10, 2009.
Saleem Elahi (Pakistan)
Pakistan player, Saleem Elahi became the fourth cricketer to score a hundred on ODI debut. He scored 102* runs against Sri Lanka on Sep 29, 1995.
Andy Flower (Zimbabwe)
Former Zimbabwe player Andy Flower scored 115* runs against Sri Lanka on his debut ODI match on Feb 23, 1992.
Desmond Haynes (West Indies)
Desmond Hayner, West Indies cricketer scored a century on his debut against Australia on February 1978.
Dennis Amiss (England)
England’s Dennis Amiss was the first player in ODI history to score a hundred on debut. He scored 103* runs against Australia on Aug 24, 1972.