It was the perfect setting for Sachin Tendulkar to silence his critics for once and all. A big game, India chasing a challenging total and the world champions to combat; after failing to deliver in most part of the series, Tendulkar smashed a blistering 117, which he will savour for a long time to come.
With India chasing 240 to go one up against Australia in the best-of three finals of the CB series, Tendulkar led the charge by carrying his bat through the innings to take the visitors home by 6 wickets with more than four overs to spare.
Tendulkar’s peerless knock came in 120 balls, which included 10 caressing boundaries. The master batsman battled cramps and tremendous pressure along with the Aussie intimidation, which included a beamer from Brett Lee and words of wisdom from Adam Gilchrist, to come up with his 42nd ODI ton and the first Down Under.
Watch the highlights & interviews of the match
Sachin 117 1st Final Ind v Aus
Rohit Sharma 66
Sachin Chat after India Win
Australia Wickets 1st Final
Sachin Interview
Lee Attacked Sachin?!!!
Presentation Ceremony
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One of the best cricket matches played by India. soft shots and lots of patience.. this would be one of the best matches in Sachin’s career.. Rohit sharma deserves a lot.. slowly but steadily the future team is building up.. Kudos to Dhoni for his positive thinking on every match played under his captaincy… felt very lucky for watching the quality cricket after a long time…