Shikhar Dhawan's Stellar Performance in Multination Tournaments: A Statistical Review

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Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most dependable and consistent opening batters, announced his retirement from international cricket, concluding a remarkable 14-year career. Dhawan, who last played for India in December 2022, ended his career with an impressive 10,867 runs from 269 appearances, including 24 centuries.

While his contributions to Indian cricket are numerous, his performances in multinational tournaments, particularly those organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), stand out as some of the most significant highlights of his career.

Here we look into Dhawan's statistics across ICC World Cups, ICC Champions Trophy events, and Asia Cups, where he consistently proved to be a formidable force.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013: A Phenomenal Debut

Shikhar Dhawan made his ICC Champions Trophy debut in 2013, where he quickly established himself as a key player for India. Dhawan's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he emerged as the top scorer and the Player of the Tournament. In just five matches, Dhawan amassed 363 runs at an astonishing average of 90.75. His highest score in the tournament was 114, and his consistent performances were crucial in India’s journey to winning the title. India triumphed over the hosts, England, in a thrilling final, securing a five-run victory. Dhawan's dominance with the bat was instrumental in this success, making his 2013 Champions Trophy campaign one of the most memorable in his career.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Stats:

• Matches: 5

• Runs: 363

• Average: 90.75

• Highest score: 114

ICC World Cup 2015: Continuing the Momentum

Following his stellar performance in the 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhawan continued his rich vein of form in the ICC World Cup 2015. He started the tournament with a stylish half-century against arch-rivals Pakistan, setting the tone for India's campaign. Dhawan registered his first century of the tournament against South Africa, scoring a magnificent 137. By the end of the tournament, Dhawan was India’s top run-scorer, accumulating 412 runs from eight matches at an average of 51.50, including two centuries. His second century came against Ireland, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable top-order batter in crucial matches.

ICC World Cup 2015 Stats:

• Matches: 8

• Runs: 412

• Average: 51.50

• Highest score: 137

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Maintaining Consistency

Dhawan’s affinity for the ICC Champions Trophy continued in 2017, where he once again emerged as India’s top scorer. In five matches, Dhawan scored 338 runs at an impressive average of 67.60. His highest score in the tournament was 125, which came against Sri Lanka in the group stage. Despite India’s failure to defend a total of 321 in that match, Dhawan’s performance was commendable, and he remained a pivotal figure in India’s batting lineup throughout the tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Stats:

• Matches: 5

• Runs: 338

• Average: 67.60

• Highest score: 125

ICC World Cup 2019: A Short-Lived Campaign

In the ICC World Cup 2019, Dhawan started on a high note, scoring a brilliant century against Australia. His 117-run innings off 109 balls was a masterclass in ODI batting. However, Dhawan's campaign was cut short due to an injury sustained during his century against Australia. He was ruled out of the tournament after playing just two matches, finishing with a total of 125 runs.

ICC World Cup 2019 Stats:

• Matches: 2

• Runs: 125

• Highest score: 117

ICC T20 World Cup: A Struggle for Form

While Dhawan was prolific in the 50-over format, his performances in the ICC T20 World Cup events were less impressive. He made his T20 World Cup debut in 2014, but only managed to score 31 runs from three matches, losing his place in the team for the latter half of the tournament. In the 2016 T20 World Cup held in India, Dhawan’s struggles continued, and he was eventually replaced by Ajinkya Rahane in the opening position for the semi-finals. Over seven matches across these tournaments, Dhawan could only muster 74 runs at an average of 10.57, with a highest score of 30.

ICC T20 World Cup Stats:

• Matches: 7

• Runs: 74

• Average: 10.57

• Highest score: 30

Asia Cup: Dominance in the Continental Tournament

Dhawan also shone in the Asia Cup, particularly in the ODI format. He was India’s highest run-scorer in both the 2014 and 2018 editions of the tournament. In the 2014 Asia Cup, Dhawan scored 192 runs, and he topped that in the 2018 edition with 342 runs from five innings. His overall performance in the Asia Cup (ODI) includes 534 runs from nine matches at an average of 59.33, with two centuries and two fifties to his name. In the T20I format of the Asia Cup, Dhawan played four matches, scoring 79 runs at an average of 26.33, with one fifty.

Asia Cup (ODI) Stats:

• Matches: 9

• Runs: 534

• Average: 59.33

• 2 hundreds, 2 fifties

Asia Cup (T20I) Stats:

• Matches: 4

• Runs: 79

• Average: 26.33

• 1 fifty