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Sachin Tendulkar Reveals The Wicket He Treasures Most In His 'Bowling Career'

Soumyajit Dutta

Sachin Tendulkar celebrating [Source: @pindi_chole/X.com]Sachin Tendulkar celebrating [Source: @pindi_chole/X.com]

In a revealing Reddit Ask Me Anything, Sachin Tendulkar, the God of Cricket, was asked about his favourite wicket while bowling. Without hesitation, he recalled the memorable dismissal of Pakistan’s Moin Khan with the final ball of the day during the 2004 Multan Test, a moment of tactical brilliance that showcased his underrated bowling intelligence.

While the match is often remembered for Virender Sehwag’s iconic 309, Tendulkar’s clever manipulation of the final over left a lasting imprint. With India in control after posting 675/5, he cleverly lured Abdul Razzaq into taking a single to bring the nervous Moin Khan on strike.

Tendulkar Cherishes Moin's Wicket

After the Redditor asked Sachin, "Hi Sachin. What's the favourite wicket that you have ever taken?" Tendulkar’s reply was short and telling, “Moin Khan… last ball of the day.”

Sachin delivered a perfectly bowled googly that deceived Moin Khan and crashed into the stumps, capping off a perfect day for India. The visitors went on to win the Test by an innings and 52 runs, but for Tendulkar, that wicket remains especially personal.

For the unaware, although celebrated primarily for his batting, Tendulkar was a versatile part-time bowler capable of bowling medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin. Across his 200-Test career, he claimed 46 wickets, often breaking stubborn partnerships or providing the main bowlers with much-needed rest. His best figures of 3/10 underscore his ability to contribute meaningfully with the ball, even if it was his batting that truly defined his legend.

Tendulkar's Most Memorable Spell

To add to his bowling heroics, back in April 1998 at Kochi, Sachin Tendulkar delivered one of his finest bowling performances in ODIs during the Pepsi Triangular Series opener against Australia. After India set a strong total of 309, Australia’s chase looked steady with Adam Gilchrist and Michael Bevan in control. 

Tendulkar turned the game with the ball, producing a stunning spell of 5 for 32 in 10 overs. He dismissed key batters including Steve Waugh, Darren Lehmann, Bevan, Tom Moody, and Damien Martyn, breaking crucial partnerships as his effort earned him the Player of the Match award as India clinched a 41-run victory.