- 115 vs New Zealand– Auckland, 2014:
Very few openers can score a free flowing century in the fourth innings of a Test, in pursuit of a target in excess of 400. Dhawan did just that, as he went about chasing 407 in elegance as he led India’s assault. On a deck not so easy for batting, Dhawan was quite controlled and measured in his approach as he didn’t oblige to anything pitched near the fourth stump mark. Undoubtedly, his most patient knock ever, Dhawan was determined to get India close to the target. When he was at the crease, it seemed India would easily chase down the target but once he was dismissed thanks to a beauty from Neil Wagner, the Indians lost their way and ended up losing by 40 runs. Fair to say, the umpiring in the Test remained dismal.