Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar 200* v South Africa

Sachin Tendulkar 200* v South Africa

On 24th February, 2010 – Sachin Tendulkar became the first ever batsman to register a ODI double century when he recorded a 200* in 147 balls against South Africa at Gwalior! He smacked 25 fours and 3 Sixes in the innings.

Belinda Clark was the first ever International cricketer to record a ODI double century as she hit a 229* in 155 balls against Denmark in a World Cup match at Mumbai in 1997.

Match Summary:

India 401-3 in 50 overs
Sachin Tendulkar 200*(147) – Dinesh Karthik 79 (85) – MS Dhoni 68*(35)

South Africa 248 all out in 42.5 overs
AB de Villiers 114 (101) – Hashim Amla 34 (22) – S Sreesanth 3-49

India won by 153 runs

Venue: Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior

Toss: MS Dhoni won the toss and elect to bat