Highlights: Sachin Tendulkar’s first ever knock as opening batsman in ODI Cricket!

Sachin Tendulkar’s first ever knock as opening batsman for Team India

On March 27, 1994 – Sachin Tendulkar  opened the innings for the first time in his Indian cricket career. Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin turned to Tendulkar when the regular opener Navjot Singh Sidhu had to sit out owing to injury concerns.

Tendulkar opened the innings with Ajay Jadeja. Chasing 143 to win – Tendulkar’s 49 balls 82 helped Indian chase down the target in just 23.2 overs!

Match Summary

NEW ZEALAND 142 all out in 49.4 overs

Chris Harris 50*(71) – 3 fours & 1 six

Adam Parore 23 (77)

Rajesh Chauhan 10-1-43-3

Kapil Dev 10-1-18-2

Javagal Srinath 7.4-2-17-2

Salil Ankola 8-0-27-2

INDIA 143-3 in 23.2 overs

Ajay Jadeja 18 (25) – 3 fours

Sachin Tendulkar 82 (49) – 15 fours & 2 sixes – 167.34 Strike Rate

Vinod Kambli 21 (30) – 3 fours

Chris Harris 4-1-13-1

Matthew Hart 5.2-0-19-1

INDIA WON BY 7 WICKETS

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elect to bat

Umpires: Brian Aldridge, Christopher King