Key Takeaways
Sachin Tendulkar became the first male cricketer to score 200 in an ODI* on February 24, 2010.
He achieved this milestone against South Africa's strong bowling attack featuring Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.
At 36 years old, Tendulkar showed age is no barrier to elite performance.
His innings included 25 fours and 3 sixes, with a strike rate of 136.05.
India posted a total of 401/3, with Tendulkar remaining unbeaten throughout.
On February 24, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player to score a double century in ODIs—an achievement that redefined the limits of batting excellence.
Who was the first player to score a double century in ODI cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer to score a double century in ODI cricket, achieving the milestone on February 24, 2010, against South Africa. He scored an unbeaten 200 off 147 balls, facing a world-class bowling attack.
Sachin Tendulkar Creates History
Tendulkar was no stranger to breaking records—most runs in both Tests and ODIs, and the first to play 200 Test matches. But on February 24, 2010, in Gwalior, he achieved something never done before: a double hundred in ODI cricket. Facing one of the world’s most feared bowling line-ups, Tendulkar reached 200* in just 147 balls, a feat that stunned the cricketing world. This was 46th ODI century by Sachin Tendulkar.
Age is Just a Number
At nearly 37, an age when many players consider retirement, Tendulkar displayed supreme fitness, hunger, and form. He went on to play till 40, proving that passion and discipline can extend greatness well beyond typical career spans.
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A Masterclass in Building an Innings
Tendulkar started cautiously, forming key partnerships and pacing his innings beautifully. He scored 112 of his 200 runs in boundaries (25 fours and 3 sixes), running the remaining 88. With a strike rate of 136.05, he carried his bat through 50 overs, lifting India to 401/3.
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