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Sachin’s record of one hundred centuries; But the man of the match award was given to the one who scored 49 runs

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  • Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th career century today
  • He had scored 114 runs in the ODI against Bangladesh
  • He is the only player in cricket to do so
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The greatest batsman in the world Sachin Tendulkar And March 16 is a special day for his fans. Today, 9 years ago, Sachin had set a great record. It is difficult for any cricketer to break this record.

Tendulkar had scored hundreds in his international career on March 16, 2012, in Mirpur. Sachin Tendulkar had set the record in the ODI against Bangladesh.

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In the fourth ODI of the Asia Cup 2012, Tendulkar had scored 114 runs against Bangladesh at Mirpur. He is the first and only batsman to score 100 centuries in international cricket. Sachin’s record is still in his name today.

Tendulkar had scored 114 off 147 balls in the match. Which included 12 fours and 1 six. After Tendulkar scored his 99th century, it took him 1 year and 4 days to score his 100th century. In this match, Virat Kohli had scored 66 runs while Suresh Raina had scored 51 runs. India had scored 289 runs for the loss of five wickets in the match.

Bangladesh reached the target in 49.2 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. Tamim Iqbal scored 70, Jaharul Islam 53 and Nasir Hussain 54. Shakib Al Hasan, who scored 49 runs in the match, was awarded the Man of the Match award.

Tendulkar scored his first century in 1992. He has scored 51 Test centuries and 49 ODI centuries in his career. Tendulkar holds the record for most 200 Tests.

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