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Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: Relive 5 epic knocks from of former India skipper and BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly is the man who lead the Men in Blue back in the 90s and 2000s, guiding to victories over oppositions both at home and overseas. On his 50th birthday, ZEE brings you some special knocks from the former India skipper and current BCCI president.

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Updated:Jul 08, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

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Unbeaten 141 vs South Africa in 2000

India played South Africa in the ICC KnockOut cup semi-finals back in 2000 when the left-handed batter displayed his brilliant batting skills and character. Ganguly scored 141 off 142 with 11 boundaries and 6 sixes. It was Sourav Ganguly's 14th ODI century. (Source: Twitter)

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183 vs Sri Lanka in 1999 ICC World Cup

Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid created history in that game against Sri Lanka posting a partnership of 300 runs. Ganguly was in carnage mode that day as he scored his highest score in ODI (183 off 158 balls). India won that game by a huge margin of 157 runs. (Source: Twitter)

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60 in Tri-series final (2003)

Playing the Natwest ODI tri-series final against England in 2003, India were given a heavy total 326 runs to win. Ganguly along with Sehwag went on to score runs in desperate fashion and punished the England bowling lineup with shots all over the park at Lord's. Sourav scored 60 off 43 balls and India lifted the trophy after winning by one wicket. (Source: Twitter)

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Century at Lords (1996)

Making his Test debut for India, Ganguly was not shy to display his emotions and batting at Lord's as he smacked 131 runs for India in that match. (Source: Twitter)

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Double ton at home vs Pakistan (2007)

One of the best innings from Sourav Ganguly came in 2007 when he scored his first and only double century in Test cricket. Playing against Pakistan is a different thing for every Indian batter but Ganguly kept his cool and smoked 239 runs including 30 fours and 2 sixes. (Source: Twitter)