List of Tendulkar’s 100 international centuries : 100. 114 vs Bangladesh in Mirpur (ODI)

100 centuries from 463 ODIs, 200 Tests

In his 24-year-old career, Sachin Tendulkar has been the source of unlimited entertainment for the ardent cricket fans across the world. The Little Master has made India proud on numerous occasions and is the only batsmen to have scored 100 international centuries – a record which is likely never to be broken ever.

Tendulkar has scored 49 centuries in ODIs and 51 in Test matches. Here is a detailed list of all the tons scored by the Little Master.

1. 119* vs England in Manchester (Test match)

August 9, 1990: Even though Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut against Pakistan at the age of 16 years and 205 days in 1989, he had to wait for his first ton for quite some time which came against England on their home ground. Sachin played a pivotal knock of unbeaten 119 runs – a match winnings innings – as India needed 408 runs to save the match in their second innings. But they were reeling at 183/6 at one stage, after which Tendulkar came to their rescue with his maiden Test ton. With his first century, Tendulkar became the youngest player at the age of 17 years and 112 days to score a Test hundred.

Result: Match drawn

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

2. 148* vs Australia in Sydney (Test match)

January 2, 1992: Batting against the likes of Craig McDerMott, Merve Hughes and Bruce Reid, Sachin Tendulkar once again entered the history books by becoming the youngest Indian batsman to score a Test century in Australia. The match was also significant considering it was Shane Warne’s debut match and the leg-spinner went for 150 runs and picked just one wicket of Ravi Shastri who scored a double century.

Result: Match drawn

3. 114 vs Australia in Perth (Test match)

February 1, 1992: Tendulkar came to bat while India had lost two wickets for just 69 runs and while the team continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, Sachin went on to score his second ton of the series and also stitched a record ninth-wicket partnership for India against Australia – of 81 runs – with Kiran More. Even though the Aussies won the match, 18-year-old Tendulkar had once again done his job.

Result: Australia won by 300 runs

4. 111 vs South Africa in Johannesburg (Test match)

November 26, 1992: In a match where the other Indian batsmen proved to be a terrible failure, Sachin scored runs with ease on a seaming track. Such was India’s performance in the first innings, that Kapil Dev (25) was the highest scorer for the team after Tendulkar (111) who fell for a nelson.

Result: Match drawn

5. 165 vs England in Chennai (Test match)

February 11, 1993: So far, all of Sachin’s centuries had been scored on foreign soil and it was Sachin’s first series in India after he had player five away series.

It was the second Test where Tendulkar scored two big partnerships, one with Sidhu - 147 runs for the third wicket and the second with Pravin Amre - 118 runs for the fifth. Tendulkar scored 165 runs and it was his first ton in India. He had now scored 5 international tons and not to forget, he wasn’t even 20.

Result: India won by an innings and 22 runs

6. 104* vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (Test match)

July 27, 1993: India were touring Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series.

It was the second match of the series and India scored 366 runs in the first innings after Vinod Kambli scored a brilliant century. The Lankans were bowled out for 254 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, Tendulkar scored yet another century that came off 161 balls. His innings comprised of 11 boundaries and a six. India took a lead of 112 runs in the first innings and went on to win the match.

Result: India won by 235 runs

7. 142 vs Sri Lanka in Lucknow (Test match)

January 18, 1994: India were hosting a three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

In the first Test, opener Navjot Singh Sidhu slammed yet another century and was joined by Tendulkar as these two added 121 runs for the third wicket. Once Sidhu was dismissed by Muralitharan, Tendulkar enthralled the crowd, once again, with an exhibition of well crafted strokes and scored 142 off 224 balls with 22 boundaries.

Result: India won by an innings and 119 runs

8. 110 vs Australia in Colombo (ODI)

September 9, 1994: It was a very special match for Tendulkar as after playing five years of international cricket, he slammed his maiden ODI ton against the Aussies in his 79th ODI match.

The tournament was Singer Cup and match it was a must win game for India having lost the first match to Sri Lanka. Sachin opened the innings with Manoj Prabhakar and scored 110 runs off 130 balls with 8 boundaries and two sixes. With this knock, Sachin surpassed his previous best score of 84 runs - scored against New Zealand at Auckland.

9. 115 vs New Zealand in Vadodara (ODI)

October 28, 1994: The tournament was Wills Cup triangular series and India were playing against New Zealand.

Batting first, the Kiwis scored 269 runs after opener Kein Rutherford (108) and Adam Parore (96) opened the innings in style. Indian openers Manoj Prabhakar (74) and Tendulkar replied back brilliantly and added 144 runs for the first wicket. Sachin’s knock comprised of 9 boundaries.

Result: India won by 7 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

10. 105 vs West Indies in Jaipur (ODI)

November 11, 1994: India were playing against the West Indies at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur and Tendulkar scored his maiden ton against the Windies.

Batting first, Sachin with his opening partner Ajay Jadeja got India to a good start and Tendulkar followed it with a 117-run stand with Kambli for the second wicket. It was Tendulkar’s third ODI ton, where he scored 10 boundaries. India reached a respectable score of 259 runs and won the match in style after a good show from the Indian spinners.

Result: India won by 5 runs

11. 179 vs West Indies in Nagpur (Test match)

December 1, 1994: It was Tendulkar’s first century against the West Indies in Test matches. The Little Master once again found good company in Navjot Singh Sidhu with whom he added 177 runs for the second wicket, followed by 202-run partnership with Mohammad Azharuddin. Sachin also reached his highest score in Tests by slamming 179 runs.

Result: Match drawn

12. 112* vs Sri Lanka in Sharjah (ODI)

April 9, 1995: It was Asia Cup where Tendulkar slammed his 12th international ton. Sri Lanka batted first and were bundled out for a paltry score of 202 runs. Sachin and Manoj Prabhakar (60), got India to a terrific start as they added 161 runs for the first wicket. Navjot Singh Sidhu was the other batsman to be dismissed as India won the match convincingly and Sachin remained not out on 112 runs.

Result: India won by 8 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

13. 127* vs Kenya in Cuttack (ODI)

February 18, 1996: It was the first match of the 1996 World Cup and Kenya were bowled out for 199 runs as Anil Kumble picked three wickets. Openers Ajay Jadeja and Tendulkar got India off to a flier as they added 163 runs for the first wicket. It was Tendulkar’s first century in a World Cup.

Result: India won by 7 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

14. 137 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi (ODI)

March 2, 1996: Batting first, India lost two wickets at the score of 93. Tendulkar once again came to rescue the team as he added 173 runs with skipper Mohammad Azharuddin for the third wicket as India posted a decent total of 271 runs. Sachin was unfortunately run-out after having scored 137 runs. India lost the match after Lankan openers - Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwitharana - pummeled the Indian bowling attack and guided their side to a six-wicket win.

Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets

15. 100 vs Pakistan in Singapore (ODI)

April 5, 1996: Soon after the World Cup, India, Pakistan and World Champions Sri Lanka got together to play a triangular series. Indian lost wickets at regular intervals and managed to score just 226 runs, 100 off which were scored by Tendulkar. Rain interrupted play and when play resumed, Pakistan needed 187 runs in 33 overs. Pakistan convincingly chased down the target.

Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets (D/L)

16. 118 vs Pakistan in Sharjah (ODI)

April 25, 1996: On this occasion, India were again playing a triangular tournament, this time with Pakistan and South Africa. After losing both their games in the tournament, India were up against Pakistan in a must-win game.

Waqar Younis got Pakistan an early breakthrough after which Tendulkar and Sidhu stitched yet another big partnership of 231 runs. Sachin’s knock included 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. India piled a mammoth score of 305 runs.

Result: India won by 28 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

17. 122 vs England in Birmingham (Test match)

June 6, 1996: India were wobbling at 68/5 against England in the first Test of the three-match series at Edgbaston. England bowlers were dictating terms and Sachin Tendulkar played yet another magnificent knock, and even though India lost the match, Tendulkar was hailed by cricket experts for his gutsy knock under pressure. Sachin hit 19 fours and a six in his innings.

Result: England won by 8 wickets

18. 177 vs England in Nottingham (Test match)

July 4, 1996: Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had made their Test debuts in the previous match and the third match of the Test series was remembered for the 255-run partnership between Ganguly and Tendulkar. Both these batsmen exhibited some superb strokes and even though Ganguly was dismissed at the score of 136, Sachin went on to score another big knock - 177 runs. It was Tendulkar’s fourth Test ton against England.

Result: Match drawn

19. 110 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (ODI)

August 28, 1996: This match was a special one for Tendulkar as he was handed over the captaincy for the first time. But Tendulkar seemed to enjoy the burden of expectations as he slammed another ton - 110 runs - and was unfortunately run-out. His innings included 5 fours and a six. The Lankans won the match as Jayasuriya exploded at the top of the order and scored unbeaten 120 runs.

Result: Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets

20. 114 vs South Africa in Mumbai (ODI)

December 14, 1996: Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar once again rose to the occasion and slammed his tenth ODI ton. He opened the innings with WV Raman and hit 14 boundaries in front of his home crowd. India posted 267 runs on the board and a fine spell from Venkatesh Prasad (27/4) guided India to a comprehensive win.

Result: India won by 74 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

21. 169 vs South Africa in Cape Town (Test match)

January 2, 1997: India were touring South Africa and they were humiliated in the first Test. The start of the second Test was no different as the likes of Allan Donald, Lance Klusener and Shaun Pollock ripped apart the Indian top order and India were struggling at 58/5.

But Tendulkar was at the crease and he found a helping hand in Azharuddin as both these batsmen displayed a superb show of bravery as they tackled the pacers and shared 222 runs between them. As a result of this incredible partnership, India reached a total of 359 runs. Till date, it is believed to be one of Tendulkar’s finest knocks.

Result: South Africa won by 282 runs

22. 104 vs Zimbabwe in Benoni (ODI)

February 9, 1997: Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar won the toss and invited Zimbabwe to bat first. Their skipper Alistair Campbell played a captain’s knock of 86 runs and opened the innings in style with Grant Flower (40).

India needed to chase down the total in 40.5 overs to move ahead in the tournament on the basis of net run-rate. Tendulkar was in a different mood and he launched an attack on Zimbabwe bowlers and scored 104 off just 97 balls. India went on to win the match with nine balls remaining.

Result: India won by 6 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

23. 117 vs New Zealand in Bangalore (ODI)

May 14, 1997: It was the Independence Day cup - a tournament to mark India’s 50th anniversary of Independence.

In the first league match, New Zealand scored a low score of 222 runs. Indian openers Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar provided a solid platform as the duo added 169 runs for the first wicket. The rest was a formality and India convincingly won the match.

Result: India won by 8 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

24. 143 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (Test match)

August 2, 1997: India were now touring Sri Lanka where they were playing a two-match Test series.

On a flat wicket, three Indian batsmen - Sidhu, Tendulkar and Azharuddin scored centuries as India reached a formidable total of 537 runs in the first innings. Tendulkar once again played a captain’s knock and was the highest scorer for India as he scored 143 runs before being dismissed by Muralitharan.

The match is fondly remembered for a mammoth 576-run stand between Jayasuriya (340) and Mahanama (225) for the second wicket.

Result: Match drawn

25. 139 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (Test match)

August 9, 1997: It was a Test match where batsmen from both the teams scored big knocks and left the bowlers exhausted. Lankans were bundled out for 332 runs in the first innings, and India too were struggling when they lost two quick wickets after which Tendulkar and Ganguly scored centuries and also stitched 150 runs for the fifth wicket. In total, Sachin scored 139 runs in the first innings.

Result: Match drawn

26. 148 vs Sri Lanka in Mumbai (Test Match)

December 3, 1997: It was the third Test of a series being played between India and Sri Lanka. Batting first, India lost two quick wickets post which Dravid and Ganguly brought them back into the game as a result of a century partnership. The third-wicket partnership was followed by another record partnership between Ganguly and Tendulkar - of 256 runs for the fourth wicket. Sachin scored his 14th Test ton in front of his local crowd and also reached 4,000 Test runs.

Result: Match drawn

27. 155* vs Australia in Chennai (Test match)

March 6, 1998: It was the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

Sachin failed to do anything substantial in the first innings and Australia took a 71-run lead. But in the second, Tendulkar was in a different mood as he punished the Australian bowlers, including Shane Warne who dismissed him in the first innings and slammed 115 runs off just 191 balls. Australia needed 348 runs to win but were bundled out for just 168 runs as Indian spinners ripped through their batting line-up.

Result: India won by 179 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

28. 177 vs Australia in Bangalore (Test match)

March 25, 1998: The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy was held at the Eden Gardens which India convincingly by an innings and 219 runs. In the third Test, the Bangalore crowd witnessed another stellar innings from the Little Master where he hammered 177 runs off just 207 balls. Even though Tendulkar won the Man of the Series award, Australia won the third Test.

Result: Australia won by 8 wickets

29. 100 vs Australia in Kanpur (ODI)

April 7, 1998: India were hosting a triangular series after a comprehensive win against the Aussies. Zimbabwe was the third team alongside India and Australia.

In the second match of the tournament, Indian bowlers restricted the Aussies to just 222 runs. The chase seemed a cakewalk for India as openers Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar added 175 runs for the first wicket. Ganguly was dismissed on 72 by Kasprowicz but Sachin went on and hammered a ton off just 88 balls.

Result: India won by 6 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

30. 143 vs Australia in Sharjah (ODI)

April 22, 1998: In what is hailed as one of Tendulkar’s finest knocks, the Little Master once again took his game to a different level against the Aussies. Batting first in the last league match of the Coca-Cola Cup, Australia posted a formidable score of 284 runs after Michael Bevan slammed an unbeaten ton (101*).

India lost the wicket of Ganguly early in the innings after which Sachin and Nayan Mongia added 69 runs for the second wicket. But India soon lost three quick wickets and to make matter worse, a sandstorm interrupted the proceedings at Sharjah. Once play resumed, India needed 94 runs in 84 balls.

But an unperturbed Tendulkar enthralled the crowd with a series of incredible strokes and slammed 143 runs from 131 balls. Sachin single-handedly took the team to the final of the tournament.

Result: Australia won by 26 runs (D/L method)

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

31. 134 vs Australia in Sharjah (ODI)

April 24, 1998: Tendulkar was playing some incredible cricket and the crowd had turned up in massive numbers on the occasion of his 25th Birthday.

Australia once again batted first and posted a total of 272 runs. Sachin who opened the innings once again entertained the crowd with a stupendous knock where he once again made Shane Warne look like a mediocre bowler. Sachin scored 134 runs from 131 balls and this time won the tournament for India.

Result: India won by 6 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

32. 100* vs Kenya in Kolkata (ODI)

May 31, 1998: It was another triangular series where Zimbabwe and Kenya were the other two teams apart from India. Kenya had defeated India once earlier in the tournament and these two teams locked horns against each other in the final as well.

Batting first, Kenya managed to reach a score of 196 runs. India comprehensively chased down the scored in mere 35 overs as Tendulkar remained unbeaten on exactly 100 runs. The Little Master hit 13 boundaries during his stay at the crease.

Result: India won by 9 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

33. 128* vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (ODI)

July 7, 1998: It was another tri-series which was hosted by Sri Lanka. It was named as the Singer Akai-Nidahas trophy where India were to play Sri Lanka in the final.

The match will be remembered for a magnificent opening partnership between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar where the duo stitched a record 252 runs for the first wicket. Both the batsmen smashed formidable centuries. While Ganguly scored 109 runs from 136 balls, Tendulkar was more aggressive as he scored 128 runs from 131 balls. Aravinda deSilva also scored a century but Sri Lanka fell inches short of the total.

Result: : India won by 6 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

34. 127* vs Zimbabwe in Bulawayo (ODI)

September 26, 1998: India were touring Zimbabwe for a 3-match ODI series and one Test match. Zimbabwe posted a score of 213 runs batting first. India lost the wicket of Ganguly early, after which Dravid and Tendulkar added 180 runs for the second wicket. Sachin’s knock comprised of 13 boundaries and a six.

Result: India won by 8 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

35. 141 vs Australia in Dhaka (ODI)

October 28, 1998: Bangladesh hosted the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy which was also known as the Mini World Cup. India were invited to bat first by Australia.

Sachin Tendulkar had been in sublime form against the Aussies in Sharjah and he continued to pummel their bowling attack as the Little Master smashed his third successive ton. Sachin’s knock included 13 boundaries and 3 sixes. India reached a good score of 307 runs. Tendulkar also became the hero with the ball as he claimed four wickets and ripped through Australian middle-order.

Result: India won by 44 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

36. 118* vs Zimbabwe in Sharjah (ODI)

November 8, 1998: It was another tri-series between India, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. In the second match of the series, Indian bowlers bundled out Zimbabwe for just 196 runs. Tendulkar once again played a crucial knock for his side and single-handedly won the match and clobbered 118 runs off just 112 balls.

Result: India won by 7 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

37. 124* vs Zimbabwe in Sharjah (ODI)

November 13, 1998: India were now playing Zimbabwe in the final of the Coca-cola triangular series. Earlier in the series, Zimbabwe paceman Henry Olonga had dismissed Tendulkar for 11 runs and had tried to upset him with short ball on various occasions.

In the final match, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 196 runs. When India came to bat, Tendulkar dominated the proceedings and smashed Olonga to all parts of the ground. The Little Master reached his ton off just 71 balls and India didn’t lose a wicket as the Tendulkar-Ganguly duo guided them to an easy win.

Result: India won by 10 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

38. 113 vs New Zealand in Wellington (Test match)

December 26, 1998: In the end of 1998, India toured New Zealand for a three-match Test series. In the second Test of the series, Tendulkar scored an impressive 47 in the first innings and slammed another ton - 113 from 151 balls and even though India lost the Test, Tendulkar was once again hailed for his ability to excel all over the world.

Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets

39. 136 vs Pakistan in Chennai (Test match)

January 28, 1999: Pakistan toured India for a historic Test series as both these teams were playing on Indian soil for first time in 12 years.

The match is remembered for one of Tendulkar’s finest knock against Pakistan under pressure. Tendulkar was dismissed for a duck in the first innings by off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. In the second innings, India were chasing 271 runs to win the match.

But India found themselves wobbling at 82/5 after which Tendulkar stitched a 136-run partnership with Nayan Mongia for the sixth wicket. After scoring 52 runs, Mongia was dismissed by Akram and Tendulkar started suffering from back spasms. Tendulkar’s wicket was finally scalped by Saqlain again and that was the end of the match as the lower order collapsed within no time.

Result: Pakistan won by 12 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

40. 124* vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (Test match)

February 24, 1999: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were playing in an Asian Test Championship for the first time.

In the second match of the series, Ganguly and Azharuddin slammed tons as India piled a mammoth score of 518 runs. In the second innings, Tendulkar was the only Indian batsman to score a ton as he slammed 124 runs from 308 balls. During his impressive knock, the Little Master also added 139 runs with Ganguly for the third wicket.

Result: Match drawn

41. 140* vs Kenya in Bristol (ODI)

May 23, 1999: The 1999 World Cup had begun and Tendulkar’s father - Ramesh Tendulkar passed away on 18th May. India were supposed to play Kenya in a crucial match on May 23 and Tendulkar was back for his national duties.

Batting first, India posted a score of 329 runs which saw centuries from Dravid (104*) and Tendulkar. Considering the circumstances, it was a special century from the Little Master who scored 16 boundaries and three sixes.

Result: India won by 94 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

42. 120 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (ODI)

August 29, 1999: Tendulkar was once again made the captain of the Indian team after their poor show in the 1999 World Cup. India were supposed to play a triangular series - AIWA Cup with Sri Lanka and Australia.

India had lost their first three games and were up against Sri Lanka in the fourth. Tendulkar came to open the innings with Sadgopan Ramesh and the pair added 75 runs for the first wicket. Tendulkar followed it with another big partnership - 127 runs with Ganguly for the third wicket. Sachin scored 11 boundaries and two sixes in his 141-ball knock.

Result: India won by 23 runs (D/L method)

43. 126* vs New Zealand in Mohali (Test match)

October 10, 1999: New Zealand were touring India for a three-match Test series. In the first Test, India were bowled out for mere 83 runs as Dion Dash picked six wickets. In their second innings, Indian batsmen made sure to make up for their poor show in the first innings.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid slammed centuries as India posted a mammoth total of 505 runs. The duo added 229 runs for the third wicket. While Dravid was dismissed by Vettori after scoring a magnificent 144, Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 126, which was his 20th Test century.

Result: Match drawn

44. 217 vs New Zealand in Ahmedabad (Test match)

October 29, 1999: The second Test of the series was a special one for the Little Master as he slammed his maiden double ton in Test matches.

Batting first, India posted a huge total of 583 runs in the first innings, where Tendulkar and Ganguly were involved in a 281-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Sachin was finally dismissed by Vettori but he had done the job for his side once again.

Result: Match drawn

45. 186* vs New Zealand in Hyderabad (ODI)

November 8, 1999: It was the second ODI match of the five-match series where India batted first and reached a mammoth total - 376 in 50 overs.

Ganguly was run out early in the innings which was followed by a magnificent display of phenomenal cricket from the Little Master and The Wall. Both these batsmen made a mockery of the New Zealand bowling attack and hammered a 331-run partnership for the second wicket. Sachin blasted 186 runs off just 150 balls which comprised of 20 boundaries and three sixes. Sachin also surpassed Ganguly’s 183 runs to became the batsman with the highest individual score for India in the ODIs.

Result: India won by 174 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

46. 116 vs Australia in Melbourne (Test match)

December 26, 1999: While touring Australia, India were playing the second Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia scored 405 runs in their first innings. India got off to a poor start as Ramesh, Laxman and Dravid departed in quick successions. Tendulkar, who loved playing against the Aussies, once again rose to the occasion and slammed 116 runs. The Australian attack boasted of the likes of McGrath, Lee and Shane Warne who were helpless against such a determined knock. Sachin went on to score 52 runs in the second innings as well and won the Man of the Match despite India losing the Test match.

Result: Australia won by 180 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

47. 122 vs South Africa in Vadodara (ODI)

March 17, 2000: India were now playing a five-match series against South Africa, which was also Tendulkar’s last as the India skipper.

In the fourth match of the series - where the Proteas were trailing 1-2, South Africa reached a score of 282 runs, courtesy a good opening partnership from Jacques Kallis (81*) and Gary Kirsten (72).

India gave a fitting reply as the opening pair of Ganguly and Tendulkar hammered 153 runs for the first wicket. Ganguly was dismissed for 87, while Tendulkar scored yet another ton - 122 from 138 balls - and guided India to a win.

Result: India won by 4 wickets.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

48. 101 vs Sri Lanka in Sharjah (ODI)

October 20, 2000: Coca-Cola Champions Trophy was being held in Sharjah which had three teams - India, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

India batted first and lost wickets at quick successions. Sachin Tendulkar fought a lone battle for his side and was finally run out. But before that, he had scored a crucial ton and had contributed 101 runs out of India’s 224.

Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

49. 122 vs Zimbabwe in Delhi (Test match)

November 18, 2000: India were playing a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe on home turf. In the first Test, Zimbabwe batted first and scored 422 runs, courtesy an unbeaten 183-run knock from Andy Flower.

Tendulkar came to bat at number four and added 213 runs for the third wicket with Rahul Dravid, who went on to score his first double ton. The Little Master scored 122 runs from 233 balls that had 19 boundaries. He also scored 39 runs in the second innings.

Result: India won by 7 wickets

50. 201* vs Zimbabwe in Nagpur (Test match)

November 25, 2000: In the second Test, India once again batted first and put a mammoth total on the board.

Shiv Sunder Das (110) and Rahul Dravid (162) slammed tons but Tendulkar once again stole the show with his second double Test ton. When Ganguly declared the innings on 609/6, Tendulkar was unbeaten on 201. The Master Blaster thus slammed his 50th international ton in style.

Result: Match drawn

51. 146 vs Zimbabwe in Jodhpur (ODI)

December 8, 2000: India and Zimbabwe were now playing a five-match ODI series.

In the third match, Indian skipper Ganguly was dismissed for 5 after which Sachin and Dravid added 114 runs for third wicket. Indian kept losing wickets at regular intervals but a determined Tendulkar went onto to score 146 runs, as India reached a total of 283.

Result: Zimbabwe won by 1 wicket

52. 126 vs Australia in Chennai (Test match)

March 18, 2001: Steve Waugh-led Australian team were touring India for a three-match series.

In the third match, Australia scored 391 runs batting first. Indian top order gave a fitting reply to the Aussies and Tendulkar went on to score another century. Shiv Sunder Das (84), Sadagopan Ramesh (61), VVS Laxman (65) and Rahul Dravid (81), everybody made significant contributions while Tendulkar before being dismissed by Gillespie, scored 126 runs. It was Sachin’s 169 run-partnership with Rahul Dravid that gave India a 110-run lead in the first innings. After winning the previous Test at Eden Gardens in emphatic style, India sealed the series 2-1 by winning this Test match.

Result: India won by 2 wickets

53. 139 vs Australia in Indore (ODI)

March 31, 2001: India were now playing an ODI series against the Aussies. Both the teams had won one match each and the series was levelled at 1-1.

Batting first, India lost the wicket of Dravid early in the innings after which Tendulkar and Laxman put on 199 runs for the second wicket. Tendulkar’s innings had 19 boundaries which included some magnificent strokes. It was a special match for the Little Master as he became the first batsman to reach 10, 000 runs in ODIs.

Result: India won by 118 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

54. 122* vs West Indies in Harare (ODI)

July 4, 2001: India were now touring Zimbabwe who hosted a triangular series with India and West Indies.

In the last league match of the tournament, West Indies were put to bat first by India where they scored 229 runs. Chasing the meagre total, Tendulkar and Ganguly provided a great start as they stitched 133 runs for the first wicket. Sachin remained unbeaten as India registered a convincing victory.

Result: India won by 6 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

55. 101 vs South Africa in Johannesburg (ODI)

October 5, 2001: India were touring South Africa for a triangular series, Kenya being the third team.

In their first league match of the tournament, Ganguly and Sachin added 133 runs for the first- wicket partnership. Sachin scored 101 runs before being dismissed my Kallis. It was a good comeback by the Little Master after he missed international cricket for around three months due to a toe injury.

Result: South Africa won by 6 wickets

56. 146 vs Kenya in Paarl (ODI)

October 24, 2001: India and Kenya were playing for the third time in the tournament. They were leveled at 1-1 in the series.

Once again, Ganguly and Tendulkar got their side to a terrific start and plundered 258 runs for the first wicket. Odoyo dismissed Ganguly for 111, but Sachin and Sehwag continued to hammer the Zimbabwe bowlers. Tendulkar finally fell to Odoyo, but he had produced yet another scintillating innings.

Result: India won by 186 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

57. 155 vs South Africa in Bloemfontein (Test match)

November 3, 2001: After the triangular series, India and Proteas played a three-match Test series.

In the first Test, India were batting first and were soon wobbling at 68/4. But from there on, Tendulkar and debutant Virender Sehwag scored runs freely and punished the South African bowlers with a 220-run stand for the fifth wicket. Tendulkar played some lovely strokes and scored 23 boundaries and a six.

Result: South Africa won by 9 wickets

58. 103 vs England in Ahmedabad (Test match)

England had come to India for a three-match Test series.

December 11, 2001: In the second Test, India were all out for 291 runs, 103 of which came from Tendulkar’s willow. The Little Master was also involved in a 118-run stand with VVS Laxman for the fifth wicket. Sachin’s innings comprised of 12 boundaries and a six.

Result: Match drawn

59. 176 vs Zimbabwe in Nagpur (Test match)

India were hosting a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at home.

February 21, 2002: In the first match, after Zimbabwe were bowled out for 287 runs, Indian batsmen made the best use of the track and posted a score of 570 runs. Shiv Sunder Das (105) and Sanjay Bangar (100) scored centuries, but Tendulkar was the highest scorer for the team with a knock of 176 runs.

Result: India won by an innings and 101 runs

60. 117 vs West Indies in Port of Spain (Test match)

India went to West Indies to play a five-match Test series.

April 19, 2002: Asked to bat first in the second Test, India lost two wickets for just 38 runs. But once again, Tendulkar and Dravid came to their rescue and added 124 runs for the third wicket. Sachin batted for almost six hours in his 260-ball knock before being dismissed by Cuffy. With this ton, Tendulkar equalled Don Bradman’s record of 29 Test centuries.

Result: India won by 37 runs

61. 105* vs England in Chester-le-street (ODI)

July 4, 2002: India and England were playing against each other in a triangular series where Sri Lanka was the third team.

Batting first, India lost three quick wickets of Ganguly, Sehwag and Dinesh Mongia. Tendulkar, who came to bat at number 4 added 169 runs with Rahul Dravid (82) who was finally dismissed by Collingwood. Tendulkar remained not out on 105 and his innings comprised of eight boundaries and a six.

Result: Match abandoned due to rain

62. 113 vs Sri Lanka in Bristol (ODI)

July 11, 2002: In the same series, India were now playing against Sri Lanka in their third match.

It was a decent start for India who lost two wickets for 73 runs. Tendulkar who was in sublime form added a crucial 99-run partnership with Dinesh Mongia for the third wicket. The Little Master once again slammed a ton, an innings where he faced 102 balls and slammed 12 boundaries and a six. India reached a good score of 304 runs and Sri Lanka were bowled out for 241.

Result:India won by 63 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

63. 193 vs England in Leeds (Test match)

August 22, 2002: After the Natwest series, where India won the final as they chased 325 runs after a superb fight back from Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, India were playing a four-match Test series against England.

The third match of the series was a pleasant sight for the Indian cricket fans as the trio of Dravid, Tendulkar and Ganguly went on to score centuries. Dravid and Tendulkar added 150 runs for the third wicket which was followed by another huge partnership – 249 runs for the fourth wicket between Ganguly and Tendulkar. India scored a mammoth score of 628 runs which proved to be too much for England to handle.

Result: India won by an innings and 46 runs

64. 176 vs West Indies in Kolkata (Test match)

October 30, 2002: India were hosting a three-match Test series against West Indies. India were leading 2-0 and the third Test was played at the Eden Gardens.

The Windies put a good show in the first innings and scored 497 in reply to India’s 358/10. Windies had a lead of 139 runs and to make things worse, India slumped to 87/4 in the second innings. Under such a precarious situation, India once again found solace in Sachin Tendulkar who slammed his first ton at the Eden Gardens and was involved in a 214-run stand for the fifth wicket with VVS Laxman, who scored a sparkling 154 runs. Both these batsmen managed to draw the game for their side.

Result: Match drawn

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

65. 152 vs Namibia in Pietermaritzburg (ODI)

February 23, 2003: Just ahead of the 2003 World Cup, Indian fans got the shock of their lives when India were humiliated in the Test and the ODI series which they played in New Zealand.

India played a match against minnows Namibia where Tendulkar and Ganguly sent them on a leather hunt and the duo went on to score a century each. Tendulkar scored 152 runs which had 18 boundaries while Ganguly’s 112 runs had six boundaries and four sixes. India went on to register a massive win as the score was an uphill task for the inexperienced Namibian players.

Result: India won by 181 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

66. 100 vs Australia in Gwalior (ODI)

October 26, 2003: India were hosting a triangular series with New Zealand and Australia on home turf.

After losing the wicket of Sehwag for a duck, in-form Tendulkar and VVS Laxman pummeled the Australian bowlers with a 190-run stand for the second wicket. As a result of this massive partnership, India reached a formidable score of 283 runs. In reply, Gilchrist (83) and Hayden (47) got Australia to a good start but they fell short of the target towards the end.

Result: India won by 37 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

67. 102 vs New Zealand in Hyderabad (ODI)

November 15, 2003: India were now playing New Zealand which was a must-win game for both the sides.

India openers – Sehwag and Tendulkar got the side to a rollicking start as they added 182 runs for the first wicket. Sachin slammed his second century of the series, an innings that comprised of 12 boundaries and a six. Tendulkar added another 74 runs with Ganguly (33) for the second wicket and India reached a total of 353 runs which proved to be too much for the Kiwis.

Result: India won by 145 runs

68. 241* vs Australia in Sydney (Test match)

India were playing in Australia in what was Steve Waugh’s last Test.

January 2, 2004: Ganguly won the toss and chose to bat first. The top order made some useful contributions, after which Tendulkar and VVS Laxman stitched a massive 353-run partnership for the third wicket that boosted India’s total to a huge 705 runs.

It was Tendulkar’s highest first class score then and his innings comprised of 33 boundaries. He also reached 9,000 Test runs during this innings. It is rated as one of Tendulkar’s finest knocks.

Result: Match drawn

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

69. 141 vs Pakistan in Rawalpindi (ODI)

March 16, 2004: To resume ties between the two countries, India toured Pakistan for Test and ODI series.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Their openers Yasir Hameed (86) and Afridi (80) scored two formidable knocks as Pakistan reached a score of 329/6.

In reply, India lost wickets at regular intervals and Tendulkar was the only batsman who was fighting a lone battle for his team. The Little Master scored a magnificent 141 which came off 135 balls and comprised of 17 boundaries and a six. Despite Tendulkar’s stellar performance with the bat, India fell short of the total as there was no other batsman who could spend some time at the crease.

Result: Pakistan won by 12 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

70. 194* vs Pakistan in Multan (Test match)

March 28, 2004: In the first Test of the three-match series, Virender Sehwag was in a brutal mood as the right-hander slammed a triple ton to deflate Pakistan. Tendulkar who came to bat at number four, joined the run-fest and he too slammed a century. Surprisingly, when Tendulkar was batting unbeaten on 194, Dravid declared the innings – a move which was heavily criticised. India posted 675 runs in the first innings and went on to win the match.

Result: India won by an innings and 49 runs

71. 248* vs Bangladesh in Dhaka (Test match)

India went to Bangladesh to play a Test series.

December 10, 2004: In the first Test, Bangladesh were bowled out for 184 in the first innings. India were in a commanding position as Tendulkar and Ganguly stitched a 164-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Ganguly was bowled by Baisya, but Tendulkar kept going and slammed another ton and equalised Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 34 Test centuries. The Little Master hammered 35 boundaries during his magnificent knock. India reached a score of 526 and eventually won the match comprehensively.

Result: India won by an innings and 140 runs

72. 123 vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad (ODI)

In the beginning of 2005, Pakistan toured India. India were leading the ODI series 2-1 after three matches.

April 12, 2005: In the fourth ODI, Tendulkar who hadn’t scored a ton in the last one year replied back with another century. India were batting first and Tendulkar pummeled the Pakistani bowlers and added 129 runs for the second wicket with MS Dhoni (47) who was promoted up the order. Tendulkar entertained the crowd with 12 boundaries and two sixes before being dismissed by Shoaib Malik. India posted another massive score – 315 for 6 which was surprisingly chased down by Pakistan.

Result: Pakistan won by 3 wickets

73. 109 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi (Test match)

December 10, 2005: India were playing a Test series against Sri Lanka on home soil. The second Test – Tendulkar’s 125th was memorable for the cricketing fraternity as the Little Master slammed his 35th ton and surpassed Gavaskar’s record of 34 Test centuries.

Batting first, India scored 290 runs in the first innings, Tendulkar alone scoring 109 of them. Sachin and Laxman were involved in a crucial partnership for the third wicket which got India to a respectable score. It was an important knock from Tendulkar as after recovering from his elbow injury, critics wrote a lot against him and the much-awaited ton took some time to come.

Result: India won by 188 runs

74. 100 vs Pakistan in Peshawar (ODI)

February 6, 2006: In the beginning of 2006, India toured Pakistan for a three-match Test series and a five-match ODI series.

In the first ODI, after India lost the wicket of Sehwag early in the innings, Tendulkar was involved in two important partnerships. First with Irfan Pathan (65), Tendulkar added 94 runs for the second wicket which was followed by a 126-run partnership with MS Dhoni (68) for the third wicket. India reached a score of 328 runs which was chased down by Pakistan through D/L method.

Result: Pakistan won by 7 runs (D/L method)

75. 141* vs West Indies in Kuala Lumpur (ODI)

September 14, 2006: Tendulkar missed five months of international cricket as he had to undergo a shoulder operation. The Little Master resumed playing cricket in a triangular series where West Indies and Australia were the other two teams. India played their first match of the series against the Windies.

Skipper Dravid and Tendulkar added 75 runs for the first wicket and Sachin stitched 125 runs for the second wicket with Irfan Pathan (64). The rest of the batsmen couldn’t do much but Tendulkar remained unbeaten towards the end and his innings comprised of 13 boundaries and five sixes. In reply Windies scored 141 runs in 20 overs before heavy rains interrupted play and they were declared winners according to the D/L method.

Result: West Indies won by 29 runs (D/L method)

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

76. 100* vs West Indies in Vadodara (ODI)

West Indies once again toured India for a 4-match series in early 2007. Dravid-led Indian team won the first two matches and lost the third.

January 31, 2007: In the fourth ODI, the top order made some significant contributions for India as Dravid and Ganguly added 101 runs for the second wicket. Once Ganguly was dismissed by Gayle, Tendulkar joined the party and added 118 runs for the third wicket which boosted India’s total to 341 runs. Dravid was out on 78, as Tendulkar scored exactly 100 runs which comprised of 10 boundaries and a six. All Indian bowlers picked wickets as India won the match in style.

Result: India won by 160 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

77. 101 vs Bangladesh in Chittagong (Test match)

After a horrendous 2007 World Cup, India toured Bangladesh.

May 18, 2007: In the first Test, Dinest Karthik (56) and skipper Dravid (61) added 124 runs for the second wicket after Wasim Jaffer was dismissed off the first ball of the innings. Once both of these were dismissed in quick intervals, Ganguly and Sachin started to play cautiously and added 189 runs for the fourth wicket. While Ganguly was out for 100, Tendulkar too departed after scoring 101 off 169 balls.

Result: Match drawn

78. 122* vs Bangladesh in Mirpur (Test match)

May 25, 2007: The second Test between the two teams was played at Mirpur, a venue where Indian top order displayed a terrific show of dominance as the first four batsman slammed centuries for India.

Jaffer and Karthik provided a solid platform as they shared 175 runs for the first wicket before the latter had to retire due to cramps. Jaffer went on to stitch another century stand – 106 runs with Dravid for the second wicket before being retired hurt. Indian innings witnessed third consecutive century partnership as Dravid and Tendulkar stitched 127 runs for the third wicket and India reached a massive score of 610 runs. Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 122 runs and his patient innings comprised of 8 boundaries and a six. Zaheer Khan picked seven wickets in two innings as India registered their biggest Test victory.

Result: India won by an innings and 239 runs

79. 154* vs Australia in Sydney (Test match)

January 2, 2008: India were touring Australia for a Test series in 2007-08. India lost the first Test at Melbourne but put a fight back in the second.

Australia batting first scored 463 runs in their first innings. In reply, VVS Laxman and Dravid got India into a strong position as they added 175 runs for the second-wicket partnership. It was followed by another magnificent knock from Tendulkar – 154 runs which came off 243 balls and despite Ponting’s tactics to stop him from scoring runs, the Little Master slammed his third ton at the Sydney Cricket Ground. His innings comprised of 14 boundaries and a six and he was also involved in a record 129-run stand with Harbhajan Singh for the eighth wicket.

It was a match that would be remembered for extremely poor umpiring. It was the same match where Bhajji was handed over a three-match suspension by match referee Mike Proctor for his alleged racial abuse to Andrew Symonds.

Result: Australia won by 122 runs

80. 153 vs Australia in Adelaide (Test match)

January 24, 2008: In the fourth Test match, Indian batsmen once again put a good show in the first innings. Tendulkar, who came to bat at number 4, added 106 runs with VVS Laxman for the fifth wicket. None of the top order batsmen scored a huge knock but Tendulkar’s innings was superb and his contest with the Aussie bowlers was a delight to watch. His innings comprised of 13 boundaries and three sixes.

India posted 526 runs in the first innings and managed to draw the Test match.

Result: Match drawn

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

81. 117* vs Australia in Sydney (ODI)

India had made it to the best-of-three-final of the CB Series tournament which was a tough ask against Australia on their home soil.

March 2, 2008: Australia won the toss and decided to bat first keeping in mind Indian team’s habit of succumbing to the pressure of big matches. Australia lost their top three batsmen for just 24 runs but it was a brilliant innings from Hayden (82) that brought the Australian innings back on track. Australia posted 239 runs at the end of 50 overs and it was definitely not what they would have liked to score against India.

India openers Uthappa and Tendulkar added 50 runs for the opening wicket. Uthappa, Gambhir and Yuvraj fell in quick successions as Tendulkar found some support in Rohit Sharma (66) and both of them added 123 runs for the fourth wicket. India won the match by 6 wickets and Tendulkar went on to score his 42nd ODI ton. It was a special innings from Tendulkar as he hadn’t scored a century in Australia on 38 innings before this one and also because it put India 1-0 ahead in the best-of-three finals. In the second match, Tendulkar scored 91 runs and India won the series on Australian soil

Result: India won by 6 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

82. 109 vs Australia in Nagpur (Test match)

November 6, 2008: Australia had come to India for a four-match Test series. India were leading 1-0 after three matches and fourth was played at Nagpur.

Batting first, India scored 441 runs in the first innings, courtesy another stupendous knock from Tendulkar. The Little Master came to bat at number four and slammed his 10th century against Australia. Tendulkar and Laxman added 146 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Tendulkar was finally dismissed by Johnson.

Result: India won by 172 runs

83. 103* vs England in Chennai (Test match)

December 11, 2008: England were touring India for an ODI and Test match series. The hosts went back home between the ODI series after the Mumbai terror attack but had come back to play the Tests.

In the first Test, England put 316 runs in the first innings after Strauss slammed a ton and India were bowled out for 241. Strauss slammed a ton in the second innings as well and India needed 387 runs to win the match.

India openers – Gambhir and Sehwag got the team to a confident start as they added 117 runs for the first wicket. Tendulkar came to bat at number four and capitalized on the good work put in by the openers as he slammed 103 runs from 196 balls. He remained unbeaten and India emerged victorious in comprehensive fashion.

Result: India won by 6 wickets

84. 163* vs New Zealand in Christchurch (ODI)

March 8, 2009: India toured New Zealand in 2009. India won the first match of the series while the second ODI was abandoned.

In the third match, Tendulkar who came to open the innings, slammed another century on a wicket that looked like a batsman’s paradise. Tendulkar was at his brutal best as he plundered 16 boundaries and five sixes during his 133-ball stay. A late flourish from MS Dhoni (68) and Yuvraj Singh (87) boosted India’s total to 392 runs. The Kiwis tried their best to chase down the score but failed.

Result: India won by 58 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

85. 160 vs New Zealand in Hamilton (Test match)

March 18, 2009: In the first Test match between the two sides, MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bowl first.

The Kiwis were bundled out for just 279 runs in the first innings. India scored a mammoth 520 runs in their first innings as Tendulkar slammed his second century of the series. Tendulkar’s knock silenced the critics who thought his career was over. India took a 241-run lead in the first innings and won the match in emphatic style.

Result: India won by 10 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

86. 138 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (ODI)

September 14, 2009: India toured Sri Lanka for a triangular series where New Zealand was the third team. India reached the final where they were up against the hosts.

Dravid and Tendulkar opened the innings and added 95 runs for the first wicket in 17.2 overs before Dravid was dismissed by Jayasuriya. Tendulkar was in good rhythm and he followed the first dismissal with a 110-run stand with MS Dhoni for the second wicket partnership. Tendulkar also stitched 71 runs with Yuvraj Singh for the third wicket before being dismissed by Ajantha Mendis. It was a superb knock from the Little Master and he hammered 10 boundaries and a six during his stay at the crease. India reached a score of 319/5 in 50 overs and the bowlers did the rest of the job for MS Dhoni.

Result: India won by 46 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

87. 175 vs Australia in Hyderabad (ODI)

November 5, 2009: Australia toured India in November 2009 for a seven-match ODI series. The series was leveled at 2-2 after the first four matches.

In the fifth match, Australia put a massive 350 runs on the board batting first, courtesy two good knocks from Shaun Marsh (112) and Shane Watson (93). In reply, Sachin and Sehwag added 66 runs for the first wicket. But all of a sudden, India lost wickets in quick successions and Tendulkar fought a forlorn battle alone. He found some company in Suresh Raina (59) and these two added 137 runs for the fifth wicket. But once Raina was dismissed by Watson, other batsmen couldn’t contribute much as Tendulkar too fell when India needed 18 runs to win. Even though India lost the thriller, it was one of Tendulkar’s finest ODI knock. He faced just 141 balls and blasted 19 boundaries and four sixes.

Result: Australia won by 3 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

88. 100* vs Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad (Test match)

November 16, 2009: Sri Lanka came to India to play a three-match Test series. In the first innings after India slumped to 32/4, formidable knocks from Dravid (177), Dhoni (110) and Yuvraj (68) bolstered India’s total to 426 runs. In reply, the Lankans gave a fitting reply by putting on 760 runs, courtesy Mahela Jayawardene’s double ton – 275 runs. Sri Lanka took a lead of 324 runs in the first innings.

In reply, India made the best use of flat pitch and openers – Sehwag and Gambhir smashed 81 runs for the first wicket. India were 275/4 at one stage from where Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman put on an unbeaten 137 runs for the fifth wicket to save the Test match. Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 100 runs, and he hit 11 boundaries during his stay.

Result: Match drawn

89. 105* vs Bangladesh in Chittagong (Test match)

January 17, 2010: India were touring Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. In the first Test, India were invited to bat first.

But wickets fell at regular intervals and apart from Sehwag (52) and Tendulkar (105), none of the other batsmen managed to score big. The Indian team was bundled out for 247 runs and Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 105. The Little Master hit 11 boundaries and two sixes in his innings. India bowlers brought them back in the game as Sehwag-led team went on to win the Test match.

Result: India won by 113 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

90. 143 vs Bangladesh in Mirpur (Test match)

January 24, 2010: In the second Test, Bangladesh were bowled out for 233 in their first innings. The top order fired for India as Sehwag (56) and Gambhir (68) both scored half-centuries. Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar then added 222 runs for the third-wicket partnership. While Dravid retired hurt on 111, Tendulkar scored his second ton of the series, his 45th in Test matches. India reached a score of 544 in the first innings which was substantial enough for them to seal the match.

Result: India won by 10 wickets

91. 100 vs South Africa in Nagpur (Test match)

February 6, 2010: Just after the Bangladesh tour, India came back home where they had to play a series with South Africa.

In the first Test, India were in total command when South Africa lost their first two wickets for just 6 runs on the board. But from there onwards, Hashim Amla (253) and Jacques Kallis (173) played two scintillating knocks and put on 340 runs for the third wicket, making a mockery of the Indian bowling attack. The visitors posted a mammoth 558 runs on the board and then bundled out India for just 233 runs in their first innings, taking a massive lead of 325 runs.

In the second innings, India kept losing wickets regularly, and Tendulkar was the only batsman who looked rock solid at the crease. The batting legend scored 100 runs before being dismissed by Paul Harris, and the Proteas went on to win the match.

Result: SA won by an innings and six runs

92. 106* vs South Africa in Kolkata (Test match)

February 14, 2010: India gave a strong reply to South Africa in the second Test where they bundled out the Proteas for 296 runs in the first innings. India batsmen were in a different mood as four of them scored tons. Sehwag, in particular, was at his brutal best as he hammered 165 off just 174 balls and was involved in a 249-run stand for the third wicket with Tendulkar (106). Indian innings witnessed another massive partnership of 259 runs for the seventh wicket between VVS Laxman (143*) and skipper MS Dhoni (132*). It was Tendulkar’s 47th Test ton, and his innings comprised of 12 boundaries. India took a huge 347-run lead over the visitors which proved decisive at the end.

Result: India won by an innings and 57 runs

93. 200* vs South Africa in Gwalior (ODI)

February 24, 2010: Mind blowing – is the word which is apt to describe Tendulkar’s incredible knock against South Africa as he became the first batsman to score a double ton in ODIs.

After India lost the wicket of Sehwag with 25 runs on board, Tendulkar and Dinesh Karthik (79) batted beautifully and added 194 runs for the second wicket. Tendulkar followed it with an 81-run partnership with Irfan Pathan for the second wicket. Skipper MS Dhoni joined the run-fest and along with Tendulkar he took India’s score beyond the 400-run mark.

The Little Master bludgeoned unbeaten 200 runs from just 147 balls which had 25 boundaries and three sixes! India scored 401 runs at the end of 50 overs and comprehensively won the match by 153 runs. The spectators at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium witnessed history being created in front of their eyes as a flawless innings added another feather to Tendulkar’s cap.

Result: India won by 153 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

94. 203 vs Sri Lanka in Colombo (Test match)

July 26, 2010: India toured Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series. In the second Test of the series, the Lankans scored 642 runs batting first as skipper Kumar Sangakkara slammed a double ton (219).

A strong reply came from the Indian batsmen who joined the run-fest. Sehwag missed his ton by one run, but he added 165 runs for the first wicket with Murali Vijay (58). Tendulkar came to bat at number four and entertained the crowd by hitting his fifth double ton in Test matches. India amassed a massive total of 707 runs. Sachin’s innings comprised of 23 boundaries and a six.

Result: Match drawn

95. 214 vs Australia in Bangalore (Test match)

October 9, 2010: India were playing a two-match Test series against Australia on home soil. They were 1-0 up in the series and the second Test was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Aussies batted first and amassed 478 runs riding on Marcus North’s ton. The highlight of the Indian innings was a 309-run stand between Murali Vijay and Sachin Tendulkar. While Vijay completed his maiden Test ton, Tendulkar slammed his 49th in Test matches and 11th against the Aussies. He entertained the crowd with 22 boundaries and two sixes. Indian bowlers bundled out the visitors for just 223 runs in their second innings and needed 207 runs to win the match. Sachin scored 53 runs in the second innings as well and India won the series 2-0.

Result: India won by seven wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

96. 111* vs South Africa in Centurion (Test match)

December 16, 2010: India toured South Africa in December 2010. It was a series where Sachin Tendulkar played two gem of an innings.

In the first Test, India were bowled out for 136 in the first innings and the hosts posted a massive score of 620 runs to take a huge lead of 484 runs. In the second innings, Team India hit the field with a different mindset and openers – Sehwag and Gambhir added 137 runs for the first wicket. The other batsmen failed to impress but Tendulkar played a great knock for his side and stayed at the crease for more than five hours against the fiery pace of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. Sachin found some company in MS Dhoni (90), as the duo added 172 runs for the seventh wicket partnership.

Tendulkar scored 13 boundaries and a six and was hailed for his determination to fight the battle alone for his side. It was also a special knock for the batting maestro as it was his 50th Test ton.

Result: SA won by an innings and 25 runs

97. 146 vs South Africa in Cape Town (Test match)

January 2, 2011: India won the second Test of the series and the series was leveled at 1-1. The third Test was played at Centurion.

Dhoni won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first. South Africa scored 362 runs in the first innings, courtesy a 161-run knock from Jacques Kallis. India looked in a critical state at 28/2, but opener Gambhir along with Tendulkar added 176 runs for the third wicket partnership.

India took a slender lead of just two runs in the innings but once again, Tendulkar stole the show and was given a standing ovation from the crowd the moment he reached his century.

Result: Match drawn

98. 120 vs England in Bangalore (ODI)

February 27, 2011: Sachin had missed international cricket ahead of the 2011 World Cup. India had defeated Bangladesh in the first match and were up against England in the second.

Sachin opened the innings with Sehwag and went on to score a magnificent century. Sachin added 46 runs for the first wicket with Sehwag, 134 runs for the second wicket with Gambhir and 56 runs for the third wicket with Yuvraj before being dismissed by James Anderson. Sachin was cautious early on, but once he was settled, he accelerated the pace of the innings and slammed ten boundaries and five sixes during his stay.

England gave a strong reply as their skipper – Andrew Strauss played an incredible knock under pressure and slammed 158 runs off 145 balls before being dismissed by Zaheer Khan. The match witnessed a thrilling draw.

Result: Match tied

99. 111 vs South Africa in Nagpur (ODI)

March 12, 2011: India were now up against the formidable Proteas side after they had defeated Netherland and Ireland in consecutive matches.

Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first. India openers – Sehwag and Tendulkar – demolished the South African bowling attack and stitched 142 runs for the first wicket. The second wicket produced another big partnership between Tendulkar and Gambhir – 125 runs that too came at a quick pace. Tendulkar was finally dismissed by Morkel, but once again, the Little Master had produced a magical innings in a tense match. India unfortunately lost them match as South African lower order produced a praiseworthy fight back.

Result: South Africa won by 3 wickets

100. 114 vs Bangladesh in Mirpur (ODI)

March 16, 2012: It had been more than a year since he had been carrying the burden of not being able to score the much-awaited 100th ton. Tendulkar was included in the eleven-man squad for the Asia cup which was criticized by many. Critics said what if Tendulkar flopped in the Asia Cup, instead of reaching the elusive ton?

But Sachin on this occasion didn’t disappoint his fans and created history by slamming his hundredth ton. India lost the wicket of Gambhir early in the innings, after which Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (66) added 148 runs for the second-wicket partnership. It was followed by an 86-run partnership between Suresh Raina (51) and Tendulkar. In the 44th over bowled by Shakib Al Hasan, Tendulkar worked the fourth delivery towards square leg for a single to reach the milestone.

It wasn’t the most fluent innings from Tendulkar as it came off 138 balls. He hit 12 boundaries and a six during his innings. Unfortunately, India lost the match as a result of a quick 64-run partnership between Nasir Hossain (54) and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim (46*) which took the match away from India.

Result: Bangladesh won by 5 wickets