It seems Sachin Tendulkar’s middle name has become century. Yes, and that is what he did today to deliver the knockout punch to the Kiwis in their own home ground. A marvelous 163 (retd hurt) by the maestro saw India giving a target of 393 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Tendulkar’s innings studded with 16 fours and garnished with 5 monstrous hits into the stands.

The Kiwis fought hard and gave India a run for their money as they ended up scoring 59 less i.e. 334 before they lost their last wicket in the form of Tim Southee. They lost by only 58 runs even after being set a target of 393 in 50 overs. Cricket surely was a winner at Christchurch.

Sachin Tendulkar was man-of the-match for his breath taking innings of 163 not out.