Sachin Tendulkar's top 5 batting displays in domestic cricket

2. 204* vs Australia (Australia in India, Mumbai, 1998)

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Mumbai gave a huge setback to the Australians with a 10-wicket win in this game that was played ahead of the Test series between India and Australia. Sachin played a captain’s knock as he left the pitch not out after a blazing double century that ousted the visitors completely from the game with a lead of 105 after the 1^st innings. They did not do well to return in the 2^nd innings either, as they slumped to 135 all out, leaving Mumbai just 31 runs in the last innings. Australia, who declared their 1^st innings at 305/8 would never have expected such a turn of events, but with Tendulkar, you can never tell. He took just 192 balls for his innings that consisted of 25 fours and 2 sixes, and was involved in a 152-run partnership with A Muzumdar and a 97-run one with R Sutar.

1. 233* vs Tamil Nadu (Ranji Trophy, Mumbai, 2000)

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This game Mumbai clinched by 8 wickets and thus won the semi-finals in style. The main reason that that happened was the Little Master, who got his highest First-class score after Tamil Nadu had set the stage for a tough fight with a first innings total of 485. Mumbai replied with 490, thanks to Sachin’s double ton that featured 21 fours and 5 sixes. Tamil Nadu were not able to come with good batting the 2nd time around, as they managed only 171 which Mumbai easily chased down. Sachin easily pierced all gaps that were to be found on the field and gave a tough time to all the bowlers who simply didn’t know what to bowl at him.