A Milestone Remembered
On March 16, 2012, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar etched his name in history by becoming the first and only cricketer to score 100 international centuries. This remarkable feat occurred during an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh at Mirpur.
Tendulkar's 100th century was a memorable moment not only for him but also for the entire cricketing world. Despite India's loss in the match, the achievement resonated with fans and players alike.
Tendulkar reigns supreme in Test cricket with a staggering 51 centuries in 200 matches. This is the highest number of centuries by any batsman in Test history. Additionally, he holds the record for the highest number of runs scored in Test cricket with 15,921 runs.
In ODIs, Tendulkar has 49 centuries, placing him second only to Virat Kohli (51 centuries). He also holds the record for the most runs scored in ODIs with 18,426 runs in 463 matches.
Tendulkar's first century came against England at Manchester in 1990 at the young age of 17. His last century was scored against Bangladesh at Mirpur in the 2012 Asia Cup at the age of 38.
Tendulkar's centuries have been scored across various countries, with 42 in India, 10 in Sri Lanka, 9 in South Africa, 7 in Australia, and 7 in England. He has also scored centuries in UAE, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the West Indies.
Tendulkar has scored the most centuries against Australia (20), followed by Sri Lanka (17), South Africa (12), England (9), and New Zealand (9).
The year 1998 witnessed Tendulkar's most prolific century-scoring form, with 12 centuries in 39 matches.
In contrast, he scored only one century each in 1990, 1995, and 2010. He did not score any centuries in 1989, 1991, and 2013.
Tendulkar has scored 53 centuries in winning causes and 25 in losing causes. He also has 22 centuries in drawn/tied/no result matches.
Interestingly, Tendulkar has scored 61 centuries batting first and 39 batting second.
He has scored 13 centuries as captain and 87 as a non-captain.
Tendulkar's brilliance extended to ICC tournaments, where he scored seven centuries in 61 matches. Six of these came during ICC Cricket World Cups, and one in the ICC Champions Trophy.
He also boasts seven centuries in 53 knockout and final matches, including six in tournament finals.
Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century remains a landmark achievement in cricket history. It is a testament to his exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and enduring legacy as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
5 Comments
Cerebro
His records might be broken someday, but his contribution to the sport will remain etched in history forever.
ArtemK
Cricket has changed a lot since Tendulkar's time. Pitches are flatter, bowlers are less skilled, and the game is more batsman-friendly. It's harder to compare across eras.
Noir Black
100 centuries is an incredible feat that may never be replicated. Tendulkar's consistency and longevity are unmatched.
BuggaBoom
100 centuries is impressive, but let's not forget he also played 200 more matches than the next highest scorer. Quantity over quality?
KittyKat
This article beautifully captures the essence of Tendulkar's achievement and its significance for the cricketing world.