Sachin Tendulkar 100 Centuries List Across All Formats

Sachin Tendulkar 100th Century: Date, Opponent and Venue

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century was one of the most celebrated hundred in the history of cricket. Sachin’s 100th ton came against Bangladesh on the 16th of March in 2012 in the Asia Cup. Batting first, India lost the wicket of Sachin’s opening partner, Gautam Gambhir cheaply. Tendulkar was then joined by Kohli and the duo shared a 148-run stand for the second wicket. Tendulkar reached his half-century in only 63 balls hitting seven fours and a six.

After Kohli was bowled by Abdur Razzak for 66, Suresh Raina came to the crease to join Tendulkar. The duo shared an 86-run stand during which Tendulkar reached the iconic milestone. The ‘Master Blaster’ reached his 100th ton in 138 balls hitting 10 fours and a six. However, Tendulkar’s century was overshadowed by Bangladesh’s win, and his century came under criticism for being too slow.

Sachin Tendulkar Total Centuries in All Format

Sachin Tendulkar has 100 centuries in international cricket and holds the record for scoring the most number of tons in international cricket. The only threat to Tendulkar’s iconic record at this time is Kohli who has 81 tons to his name. In spite of having a 24-year-old long career and facing some of the best bowling attacks in the history of the sport, Tendulkar maintained his consistency.

Sachin Tendulkar ODI Century

Sachin Tendulkar has 49 centuries in ODIs, the second most in the format. With more than 18,000 runs, Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the most in the format. The ‘Master Blaster’ on the 24th of February, 2010 became the first player to score a double century in ODIs. However, even after being the first player to score a double century, Sachin’s best knock in ODIs came in a losing cause. His knock at Sharjah on the 22nd of April of 1998 was called the ‘desert storm’. The Indian batter scored 143 runs in only 131 balls as India lost to Australia by 26 runs and qualified for the final of the Coca-Cola Cup where he once again scored a winning century.

The right-handed batter was a dominant force against some of the best bowlers thanks to his range of shots off both front foot and back foot. His batting performances impressed some of the best players including Donald Bradman. The legendary Australian cricketer once said, “I asked my wife to come and have a look at him (Tendulkar) because I never saw myself play but I feel this fellow is playing much the same as I used to play.”

Sachin Tendulkar’s centuries often came under criticism for being too slow. However, the former batter on many occasions was left without any support and would win matches single-handedly. He hit 33 centuries and scored 11,157 runs at an average of 56.63 in wins in ODIs which shows that many times Tendulkar would win the match with his batting. His average dropped to 33.25 in lost matches. In matches where Tendulkar did not go big, India would lose frequently.

Sachin Tendulkar Test Century

Sachin Tendulkar has 51 centuries in test cricket and holds the record for scoring the most tons in the longest format. In tests, Sachin has scored 15,921 runs in 200 matches and has the most in the format. His record for the most runs in tests is being chased down by Englishman, Joe Root who is more than 3,100 runs away.

Test cricket was unarguably Sachin’s stronger format. However, once again it was Tendulkar who carried the burden of winning matches for India on his shoulders more often than not. Sachin Tendulkar has 20 centuries in wins and 20 in drawn matches. The ‘Little Master’ averaged 63.6 in wins and drawn matches. India lost 56 matches with Tendulkar in the side. The Indian number four averaged 37 in these matches. Like the ODIs, the Indian cricket team lost more matches when Tendulkar failed.

Sachin Tendulkar IPL Centuries

Sachin Tendulkar has one century in the IPL (Indian Premier League). His century came almost a fortnight after winning the 2011 ODI World Cup. The Mumbai Indians’ batter scored 100 not out against the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, but unfortunately, it came in a losing cause. Tendulkar was captaining the side as MI lost the match by eight wickets while defending a total of 182 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar Fastest Hundreds in All Format

Sachin Tendulkar has 100 centuries in international cricket among which there were a few fast centuries. His fastest century in the longest format came in 151 balls against New Zealand in 1998. Sachin Tendulkar’s fastest ODI century came in 71 balls against Zimbabwe in the same year. The right-handed batter scored a 66-ball century in the IPL against Kochi Tuskers Kerala. It is the third-slowest century in the history of the league.