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5 Greatest Innings of Sachin Tendulkar


Sachin Tendulkar  •  19 Apr, 2023  •  8,633 Views  •  ⭐ 1.0

Written by Shivani Chourasia


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Sachin Tendulkar, the Little Master, is considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He has played some memorable innings throughout his career, leaving his fans in awe of his talent. In this blog, we will see Sachin Tendulkar's five greatest innings and relive the magic he created on the cricket field.

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200* off 147 balls against South Africa, Gwalior, 2010

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In what can be described as a masterclass in batting, Sachin Tendulkar scored his first-ever double century in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). He played a sensational knock of 200* off just 147 balls, which included 25 fours and 3 sixes. His innings helped India post a mammoth total of 401 runs, and they went on to win the match by 153 runs. This was an inning that showcased Sachin's ability to dominate any bowling attack and play strokes all around the park.

98 off 75 balls against Pakistan, Centurion, 2003

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In a crucial World Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar played a magnificent inning of 98 off just 75 balls. His innings were filled with delightful strokes and included 12 fours and a six. He was unfortunate to miss out on a century, but his knock set up India's total of 273 runs. India won the match by six wickets, and Sachin was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match award for his brilliant batting display.

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143 off 131 balls against Australia, Sharjah, 1998

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In what is considered one of Sachin Tendulkar's finest innings in his career, he played a blistering knock of 143 off just 131 balls against Australia in the Sharjah Cup final. He was up against a formidable bowling attack that included Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, and Damien Fleming. Sachin played some breathtaking shots and hit 9 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. His knock helped India win the match and the trophy, and Sachin was named the Man of the Match.

136 off 273 balls against Pakistan, Chennai, 1999

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