Reliving Sachin Tendulkar's ODI centuries: 11-15

#12 - 117 (137) against New Zealand at Bangalore, 1997

Tendulkar's sublime century enabled India to make light work of a tricky run-chase

During May 1997, India hosted a quadrangular series also involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. They opened their campaign against the Kiwis at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Riding on Nathan Astle's explosive 92, the visitors registered a fighting total of 220 on a viciously turning surface. They had not helped their cause at all by involving in four run-outs.

With momentum on their side, India began their pursuit confidently. The opening pairing of Ganguly and Tendulkar took heavy toll of an underwhelming New Zealand seam attack. Their 169-run partnership paved the way for the hosts to saunter to a eight-wicket victory. While Ganguly departed for 62, Tendulkar completed his 12th ODI century before being dismissed by Astle.