Happy Birthday Shikhar Dhawan: Interesting Facts

Dhawan has played 252 international matches across all formats.

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He holds the record for the fastest 2000 and 3000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) by an Indian batter.

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In ODIs, Dhawan has scored 6,793 runs in 167 matches, with an average of 44.11. He has 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries to his name.

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In T20Is, Dhawan has featured in 68 matches, with an average of 27.92, and his highest score is 92.

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Dhawan made an unforgettable Test debut, scoring a record-breaking 187 runs against Australia.

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Dhawan made an unforgettable Test debut, scoring a record-breaking 187 runs against Australia.

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In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan has played 217 matches, scoring 6,617 runs at an average of 35.39, including 2 centuries and 50 half-centuries.

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