5 greatest ODI Innings of Sachin Tendulkar  

#1 143 vs Australia at Sharjah, 1998

The Desert Storm.

Was there ever any doubt? A few have managed to come close, but the "Desert Storm" of 1998 stands apart from all his masterclass innings. While chasing down a mammoth total of 276 off 46 overs, the Indian openers came on the field to a thunderous ovation from the Sharjah crowd. Everybody wanted to see Sachin take the side to victory.

The desert storm had cleared a bit, but a bigger one was about to hit the Aussies. A series where the Australians had already beaten the men in blue earlier, Sachin and co. had to win the game to qualify for the finals. And the little master didn't disappoint. With every immaculate drive and square cuts, India was cruising to victory.

The relentless power and unstoppable control with which Sachin batted, the Aussies were left to nothing.

They are dancing in the aisles of Sharjah.

What a player! What a wonderful player!

The icing on the cake came at the hands of Tony Greig. One of the greatest commentators of all time, his precise and perfect lines came at the right moment.