Only five players in the history of cricket have achieved the rare feat of scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same One-Day International (ODI). Scoring a century in limited-overs cricket requires significant skill, given the pressure to accumulate runs quickly within a set time. Similarly, taking five wickets in a single match, with just 10 overs to bowl, is equally impressive.
While centuries and five-wicket hauls are remarkable on their own, combining both achievements in the same ODI match is a rarity, managed by just a select few. Across men's and women's ODI cricket, only five players have accomplished this extraordinary double.
West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards was the first to achieve the feat. Let’s take a closer look at the players who have made history by scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same ODI.
Only five players in the history of cricket have achieved the rare feat of scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same One-Day International (ODI). Scoring a century in limited-overs cricket requires significant skill, given the pressure to accumulate runs quickly within a set time. Similarly, taking five wickets in a single match, with just 10 overs to bowl, is equally impressive.
While centuries and five-wicket hauls are remarkable on their own, combining both achievements in the same ODI match is a rarity, managed by just a select few. Across men's and women's ODI cricket, only five players have accomplished this extraordinary double.
West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards was the first to achieve the feat. Let’s take a closer look at the players who have made history by scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same ODI.
Players with a Century and Five Wickets in the Same ODI:
1. Sir Vivian Richards | 119 and 5/41 vs New Zealand, 1987
The first player to achieve this rare double, Sir Vivian Richards, did so in the opening game of West Indies’ four-match series against New Zealand in 1987. After West Indies opted to bat first, Richards top-scored with 119 off 113 balls, leading his team to 237/9. He then starred with the ball, taking 5/41, including key dismissals of John Wright and Sir Richard Hadlee, securing a 95-run victory for the Windies.
The first player to achieve this rare double, Sir Vivian Richards, did so in the opening game of West Indies’ four-match series against New Zealand in 1987. After West Indies opted to bat first, Richards top-scored with 119 off 113 balls, leading his team to 237/9. He then starred with the ball, taking 5/41, including key dismissals of John Wright and Sir Richard Hadlee, securing a 95-run victory for the Windies.
2. Paul Collingwood | 112* and 6/31 vs Bangladesh, 2005
In the fourth match of the 2005 Natwest tri-series, England’s Paul Collingwood became the second player to notch a century and take five wickets in the same ODI. Batting first, Collingwood’s unbeaten 112 off 86 balls helped England reach 391/4. He followed that with a brilliant bowling display, taking 6/31 and tearing through Bangladesh’s middle order as England won by 168 runs.
In the fourth match of the 2005 Natwest tri-series, England’s Paul Collingwood became the second player to notch a century and take five wickets in the same ODI. Batting first, Collingwood’s unbeaten 112 off 86 balls helped England reach 391/4. He followed that with a brilliant bowling display, taking 6/31 and tearing through Bangladesh’s middle order as England won by 168 runs.
3. Rohan Mustafa | 109 and 5/25 vs Papua New Guinea, 2017
UAE’s Rohan Mustafa achieved this milestone in the final game of a three-match series against Papua New Guinea in 2017. Mustafa top-scored for his team with 109 runs, helping the UAE post 251/9. He then worked his magic with the ball, taking 5/25 as Papua New Guinea was bowled out for 148, giving the UAE a commanding 103-run victory and a 2-1 series win.
UAE’s Rohan Mustafa achieved this milestone in the final game of a three-match series against Papua New Guinea in 2017. Mustafa top-scored for his team with 109 runs, helping the UAE post 251/9. He then worked his magic with the ball, taking 5/25 as Papua New Guinea was bowled out for 148, giving the UAE a commanding 103-run victory and a 2-1 series win.
4. Amelia Kerr | 232* and 5/17 vs Ireland (Women), 2018
New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr is the only woman on this exclusive list. She achieved this feat in the third ODI of a series against Ireland in 2018. Kerr smashed a world-record 232* off 145 balls as New Zealand posted a mammoth 440/3. She then took 5/17, all bowled dismissals, as Ireland was bundled out, leading New Zealand to a huge 305-run victory.
New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr is the only woman on this exclusive list. She achieved this feat in the third ODI of a series against Ireland in 2018. Kerr smashed a world-record 232* off 145 balls as New Zealand posted a mammoth 440/3. She then took 5/17, all bowled dismissals, as Ireland was bundled out, leading New Zealand to a huge 305-run victory.
5. Bas de Leede | 123 and 5/52 vs Scotland, 2023
In a dramatic 2023 World Cup qualifying match, Bas de Leede became the fifth player to score a century and take five wickets in the same ODI. Chasing 278 to secure a World Cup spot, de Leede’s 92-ball 123 guided the Netherlands to victory with 45.1 overs remaining, ensuring qualification on net run rate. Earlier, he had claimed 5/52, restricting Scotland to 277/9.
These outstanding all-round performances reflect the immense talent required to dominate both with the bat and ball in a single ODI match.
In a dramatic 2023 World Cup qualifying match, Bas de Leede became the fifth player to score a century and take five wickets in the same ODI. Chasing 278 to secure a World Cup spot, de Leede’s 92-ball 123 guided the Netherlands to victory with 45.1 overs remaining, ensuring qualification on net run rate. Earlier, he had claimed 5/52, restricting Scotland to 277/9.
These outstanding all-round performances reflect the immense talent required to dominate both with the bat and ball in a single ODI match.
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