5 highest ODI scores of Sourav Ganguly

#4 141* vs South Africa, Nairobi, 2000

Ganguly's 141 secured a final berth for India

In the ICC Knock Out Cup in 2000, India were pitted against South Africa in a semi-final showdown. Ganguly won the toss and chose to bat first. The Sachin-Ganguly duo added 66 for the opening wicket before the former got dismissed. Ganguly then stitched key partnerships with Dravid and Yuvraj to lift India to 295-6 in 50 overs. The Indian skipper scored 141 off 142 deliveries accompanied by 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 99.30.

In reply, South Africa only managed to score 200 before they got bundled-out in 41 overs. Mark Boucher was the top-scorer for South Africa with 60 off 77. Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan both picked up two wickets.

With this loss, India earned a trip to the finals against New Zealand. Ganguly won the Man of the Match award for his terrific knock that helped India post a competitive total.