5 Highest Scores Of Sachin Tendulkar In ODIs

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Sachin Tendulkar, often regarded as the "God of Cricket," amassed countless records throughout his illustrious career, but his dominance in One Day Internationals (ODIs) was nothing short of spectacular. A batsman who could walk through fire and come out unscathed, Tendulkar’s bat spoke louder than words, and his innings, often filled with silent aggression, showed why he was a cut above the rest.

Time and again he showcased his ability to rise to the occasion when his team needed him the most. Here’s a look at Sachin Tendulkar’s top 5 highest scores in ODIs where he tore apart some of the best bowling attacks in the world.

5. 152 vs Namibia, Pietermaritzburg (23 February 2003)

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During the 2003 World Cup, Tendulkar’s appetite for runs saw him devour the Namibian bowling attack with a splendid knock of 152 off 151 balls. His innings was decorated with 18 boundaries, as India posted a huge 311/2 in their 50 overs.

Tendulkar’s ability to adapt to different conditions and opponents was on full display, as he treated the Namibian bowlers with disdain. Namibia, in their reply, crumbled under the pressure and were bowled out for 130, handing India a massive 181-run victory.

This innings wasn’t just about the numbers; it was about Tendulkar’s incredible focus in the World Cup, where he would go on to finish as the highest run-scorer of the tournament.

4. 163* vs New Zealand, Christchurch (8 March 2009)

In Christchurch, Tendulkar once again found himself in the driver’s seat against New Zealand. Batting with a calm yet deadly resolve, Tendulkar scored a sensational 163* off just 133 balls before getting retired hurt.

His innings was a lesson in elegance, as he stroked 16 boundaries and 5 sixes to guide India to a colossal 392/4 in 50 overs. The Kiwis never really recovered from the onslaught and were bowled out for 334, handing India a convincing 58-run victory.

This knock once again proved Tendulkar’s ability to play the long innings and pace his knock with absolute precision. As he walked off retired hurt, the crowd knew they had witnessed something extraordinary.

3. 175 vs Australia, Hyderabad (5 November 2009)

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If there’s one knock that tugs at the heartstrings of every Indian cricket fan, it’s Tendulkar’s magnificent 175 against Australia in 2009. In pursuit of a mammoth target of 351, Tendulkar was a one-man army, standing tall while wickets tumbled at the other end.

His scintillating 175 off 141 balls, which included 19 boundaries and 4 sixes, was a combination of aggression and grace. Despite his heroics, India fell short by just three runs, all out for 347, but Tendulkar’s innings that day showed his undying commitment to the team’s cause.

Although the match ended in heartbreak, this knock was proof of his never-say-die attitude and solidified his reputation as the man who could turn the tide, even against the mighty Aussies.

2. 186* vs New Zealand, Hyderabad (8 November 1999)

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Back in 1999, when India locked horns within Hyderabad, Tendulkar was a man on a mission. His unbeaten 186* off 150 deliveries, studded with 20 boundaries and 3 sixes, was a sheer exhibition of his hunger for runs.

With Tendulkar holding the fort, India amassed a massive 376/2 in their 50 overs. Tendulkar’s knock not only anchored the innings but demoralized the Kiwi attack, who seemed to be running around like headless chickens.

New Zealand, chasing a near-impossible target, succumbed under the pressure and could only manage 202 runs in reply, giving India a thumping 174-run win.

1. 200* vs South Africa, Gwalior (24 February 2010)

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When Tendulkar became the first man on the planet to score a double century in ODIs, it felt as if history had been rewritten in golden ink. Facing a formidable South African attack in Gwalior, Sachin was unstoppable, treating the Proteas bowlers like mere spectators.

His monumental 200* off 147 balls, laced with 25 boundaries and 3 sixes, was an absolute batting masterclass. The South African bowlers, including Dale Steyn, had no answers to Tendulkar’s onslaught as India piled up a mammoth 401/3.

In response, South Africa faltered under pressure and were bowled out for 248, handing India a comprehensive 153-run victory. Sachin’s double ton was the cherry on top of a career that had already seen it all, but this knock left the cricketing world in awe, cementing his legacy as the best in the business.