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    7 Indian players who scored a Test and ODI hundred in SENA nations in the same year

    Scoring a hundred in SENA nations is a difficult job for any subcontinental cricketer. The conditions are difficult to score big runs.

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    Scoring a hundred in SENA nations is a difficult job for any subcontinental cricketer. The conditions in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia are much different as compared to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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    Very few batters have achieved success while batting in SENA nations. Speaking of Indian batters’ record in SENA countries, here is a list of seven such Indians who recorded a century in Tests and ODIs in South Africa, New Zealand, England or Australia in the same year.

    1. Rishabh Pant – 2022

    Rishabh Pant became the first Indian since 2018 to achieve this unique feat. He scored a Test ton in South Africa at the start of the year and then hit an ODI hundred in England in mid-2022.

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    2. Virat Kohli – Scored Test & ODI hundred in SENA nations in 4 years

    Virat Kohli achieved this feat in four different years. The years were 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018. Fans are waiting to see him recreate the feat soon.

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    3. Ajinkya Rahane – 2014

    Ajinkya Rahane had a dream year in 2014 as he hit centuries in England, Australia and New Zealand. In England, he hit Test and ODI hundreds.

    4. Sachin Tendulkar – Scored Test & ODI hundred in SENA nations in 6 years

    Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has achieved this feat in most number of years. He accomplished the record in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008 and 2009.

    5. VVS Laxman – 2004

    Another former Indian player to appear on this list is VVS Laxman. The Very Very Special batter scored a Test and ODI hundred in Australia in 2004.

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    6. Virender Sehwag – 2002

    Former Indian skipper Virender Sehwag scored a Test and ODI hundred in SENA nations in 2002. He smashed a Test hundred in England and ODI hundred in New Zealand.

    7. Rahul Dravid – 1999

    Current Indian head coach Rahul Dravid also achieved this feat when he was an active cricketer. Dravid hit Test and ODI hundred in New Zealand.