5 greatest ODI Innings of Sachin Tendulkar  

#3 175 vs Australia at Hyderabad, 2009

The time when Australia got decimated.

Sachin's most glorious innings in a losing cause came against Australia in Hyderabad in 2009. Even a colossal knock of 175 was not enough to take down the Aussies. Chasing an enormous total of 351, Sachin was playing a gem of an innings from one end but other batsmen were getting out cheaply.

What happened next was both shocking and heartbreaking. Tendulkar, with his crisp and picture-perfect shots, kept India's hopes alive. Every run and boundary from his willow was taking India to the finishing line. But, a wrongly timed paddle scoop claimed his wicket as the big man went back to the pavilion for 175 off 140 balls with 19 fours and four sixes.

Looking back at the performance, Tendulkar still wanted to trade the century for a victory,

It was certainly one of my best innings, but I would have gladly traded those 175 runs for a victory.. It's the passion of representing India in international cricket that keep me motivated all the time. It's always a dream to play for my country. I am absolutely honoured to do that for the last 20 years

India lost the match by three runs, but Sachin was deservedly adjudged the main of the match for his splendid century. Only if he had the support of fellow teammates, the outcome of the match would have been completely different.