Social Media Reacts as Tendulkar’s Iconic Double Ton in ODI Turns 15
Social media buzzed as fans celebrated the 15th anniversary of Sachin Tendulkar’s historic double century in ODIs. On February 24, 2010, Tendulkar smashed an unbeaten 200* off 147 balls against South Africa, striking 25 boundaries and 3 sixes at a 136.05 strike rate. India posted 401/3, winning by 153 runs, while AB de Villiers’ 114* stood out for the Proteas.
In 2010, Sachin Tendulkar created history by becoming the first batter to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The milestone came against South Africa on February 24 at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior. Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 200* off 147 balls, smashing 25 boundaries and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 136.05. His record-breaking knock powered India to a massive total of 401/3, their highest against South Africa and the seventh-highest ODI total for India.
Supporting Tendulkar, Dinesh Karthik contributed 79 off 85 balls, while MS Dhoni’s quickfire 68 off 35 balls propelled the team past the 400 mark. In response, South Africa struggled under scoreboard pressure and was bowled out for 248 in 42.5 overs, losing by 153 runs. AB de Villiers was the lone fighter for the Proteas, scoring an unbeaten 114 off 101 deliveries but finding little support from his teammates.
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