When Sachin Tendulkar Made History with 50 Test Centuries

The Greatest Batsman of All Time and the Legend of Indian Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, etched his name in history on December 19, 2010, by becoming the first cricketer to score 50 centuries in Test cricket. This milestone came during the Centurion Test against South Africa, where Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 111* runs in India’s second innings.

His knock, though significant, came in a losing cause as India was overwhelmed by South Africa, who posted a mammoth 620/4 in their first innings. Tendulkar’s century was a testament to his resilience, especially as he faced one of the most challenging pace attacks in the world.

Here are the Highlights of the Century:

The iconic batsman dedicated this achievement to his late father, Ramesh Tendulkar, as it coincided with his father’s birth anniversary. He said:

It was his birthday yesterday and I wanted to do something in his honor. I also thank all the well-wishers and fans who have supported me throughout. Just keep supporting me like this and I will continue to perform. I was not chasing any records. I have never run behind records. But I am happy.

With this century, Tendulkar not only surpassed 14,500 runs in Tests but also reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest batsmen to ever play the game.