RECORD: Dhawan becomes the best ever in ICC tournaments

Dhawan bettered Tendulkar’s record who had achieved the same in 18 innings.

Dhawan now averages 69.73, which is now the most in ICC events. He has 1046 runs in 16 innings. (Photo: AP)

Saeed Anwar has the second best average of 63.36 in ICC events. (Photo: AFP)

This was Dhawan and Kohli’s fifth century partnership – second best for India for the second wicket after Ganguly and Dravid, who have seven century stands. (Photo: AP)

India thumped South Africa by 8 wickets to book a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinal. (Photo: AP)

The stylish left-hander also became the fastest to reach 1000 runs in ICC events. He reached the milestone in just 16 innings. (Photo: AP)

Dhawan registered his third consecutive 50 plus score with his brilliant knock of 78. (Photo: AP)

Chasing a paltry 192 to win, India rode on the back of brilliant half-centuries of Dhawan and Kohli. (Photo: AP)

After losing Rohit early, Dhawan and Kolhi made sure there were no jitters as the duo put on a match defining 132-run second wicket stand. (Photo: AP)