Jul 5, 2023
Tendulkar's breathtaking knock against arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-pressure group-stage match will always be remembered. His innings played a crucial role in India's victory, as they chased down a daunting target of 274, winning the encounter by 6 wickets. Sachin’s 98 off 75 balls included 12 boundaries and a six.
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Tendulkar's dominant innings against the minnows included some explosive strokeplay and showcased his mastery of the game. Tendulkar’s 152 included 18 boundaries at a strike rate of 100.66.
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Sachin's century against a strong South African team set the foundation for India's innings in a crucial group-stage encounter. Tendulkar went on to score 111 runs off 101 balls which included 8 fours and 3 sixes. The Proteas though won this encounter by 3 wickets.
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Tendulkar's composed century against England went on to become one of his classics in World Cup history. On a good batting track, Tendulkar scored 120 off 115 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes. The high-scoring thriller ended in a draw.
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Tendulkar's masterful innings in the 1996 World Cup was a World Cup classic played against a rampaging Lankan team which went on to win the Cup. India lost this game, but Sachin's 137* off 137 balls with 8 fours and 5 sixes will always be remembered.
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Tendulkar's unbeaten century against Kenya was a fine example of his ability to anchor the innings and score big. Tendulkar’s innings of 140* included 16 boundaries and 3 sixes. India batting first posted a mammoth 329/2 on the board and went on to win the match by 94 runs. Sachin of course was the Man of the Match.
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Opening the batting with Ajay Jadeja, Sachin's brilliance went in vain as India lost this match, but his innings was a display of class and determination against a strong Australian side who had posted 258 on the board. Tendulkar scored 90 off 84 balls with 14 fours and a six.
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Sachin played a well-composed inning here against Sri Lanka, falling just three runs short of a century, but he helped India get tio a more than challenging 292/6. Sachin scored 97 off 120 balls which included 7 fours and a six. Javagal Srinath though walked away with the Man of the Match award for his figures of 4/35 that helped India bundle out SL for 109.
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Tendulkar's resilient innings against Zimbabwe ensured India's victory by 83 runs and helped them progress to the Super Six stage. Sachin’s 81 off 91 balls included 10 boundaries.
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