CToday’s article is dedicated to none other but The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, a name everyone is aware of very well. He is one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
He scored centuries across various formats of the game. Throughout his successful and mind blowing career of 24 years. He has scored the highest number of centuries in Test matches and One Day International (ODI) matches organized by the International Cricket Council.
And today we are going to talk about the Sachin Tendulkar Centuries. He achieved a great feat by scoring 100 international centuries, a record that remains unmatched to this day.
So let’s explore his Centuries in ODI and Test Cricket through this article.
Through the below table, you can understand his International Centuries in Test and ODI Cricket against different teams.
| Sachine Tendulkar’s International Centuries | ||
| Team | Test | ODI |
 Australia | 11 | 9 |
 Sri Lanka | 9 | 8 |
 South Africa | 7 | 5 |
 England | 7 | 2 |
 New Zealand | 4 | 5 |
 West Indies | 3 | 4 |
 Zimbabwe | 3 | 5 |
 Pakistan | 2 | 5 |
 Bangladesh | 5 | 1 |
 Kenya | NA | 4 |
 Namibia | NA | 1 |
Now Let’s talk about his centuries in detail in next headings.
Sachin Tendulkar Centuries in ODIs
In the ODI career, Tendulkar achieved 49 centuries in 463 matches and holds the second-highest number of centuries scored in ODIs behind Virat Kohli.
His first-century score of 110 in ODIs came against Australia in 1994. Tendulkar scored his 100th international hundred against Bangladesh during the Asia Cup on March 16, 2012.
Despite his century, India lost the match, but Tendulkar achieved the record for most centuries in ODI cricket. But this record was broken when Kohli brought up his 50th ODI century during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Highest run: His highest score in ODI matches was 200 runs against South Africa in 2010.
Note: Out of his 49 ODI-centuries, India won 33 matches.
Sachin Tendulkar Centuries in Tests
Sachin Tendulkar is the record holder for the highest number of Test centuries with an impressive 51 hundreds in 200 games.
Tendulkar’s first Test century came against England at Old Trafford on August 14, 1990. He scored an unbeaten 119 in that match.
His 51st and final Test century came against South Africa in Cape Town on January 2, 2011. His 146 in this match was a masterclass in technique.
Tendulkar reached his 50 runs in 109 balls, while his century came off 213 balls, including 12 fours and one six. He played a pivotal role in determining India’s fortunes in the longer version of the game.
Highest run: His highest score in Test matches was 248 against Bangladesh in 2004.
Note: Out of his 51 centuries, India won 22 matches while 20 others came in drawn matches.
Sachin Tendulkar Centuries in T20s
The Master Blaster has never made a century in any T20 international as he didn’t play many T20 matches at International format. He made only one T20 International appearance in his career that was against South Africa.
But Sachin has made his T20 century in Indian Premier league (IPL). He scored 100 not out against Kochi Tuskers in 2011 IPL.
Impact of Sachin Tendulkar’s Centuries on Team performance
Tendulkar’s centuries tended to make a big difference in the results of matches. In Tests, though his win rate was lower than in ODIs, his capacity to score large scores helped India in winning or drawing matches.
In ODIs, his centuries were more commonly linked with Indian wins, particularly while chasing targets.
Out of 100 international centuries, Tendulkar’s team won 53 times. This highlights his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team’s success.
Conclusion
Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries in International Cricket proved his dedication, hard work and his passion for the game. His skill of playing under pressure and his contribution to make his team win has inspired many generations of crickets.
His powerful performance over the decades turned him into a great player of all time and earned him the title “ God of Cricket”. He is truly a source of inspiration for all cricket enthusiasts and fans.
FAQs:
Q1: What is Sachin Tendulkar’s highest score in an ODI?
A: Sachin Tendulkar’s highest score in an ODI is 200 not out, achieved against South Africa on February 24, 2010.
Q2: How many international centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score?
A: Sachin Tendulkar scored a total of 100 international centuries throughout his career.
Q3: How many Test centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score?
A: Sachin Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries in his career, making him the highest scorer of Test centuries.
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