#4 127 vs Kenya, Cuttack, 1996

In the 1996 World Cup, India were up against Kenya. India won the toss and chose to field first. Kenya got bundled out for just 199, behind Kumble's 3/28 in the allotted ten overs. Steve Tikolo was the top-scorer with 65 off 83.
In return, the opening duo of Sachin-Jadeja exploded for a 163-run first-wicket partnership and chased down the total easily. Sachin Tendulkar made 127 off 138 with 15 fours and a six at a strike rate of 92.03. This was Tendulkar's 5th ODI century and his first in a World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar was adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant century that played a key role in the win.
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