5 instances when Sachin Tendulkar scored imperious 90s

#2 91 versus Australia in Brisbane, 2008 - 2nd CB Series Final

Sachin's 91 set up India's victory in Commonwealth Bank Series 2nd Final

India had won the first final against Australia in Sydney with Sachin scoring an unbeaten 117. When India elected to bat first on a hot afternoon in Brisbane, it was important to get off to a good start. Robin Uthappa and Tendulkar started cautiously against the Australian quickies and slowly built some momentum scoring 94 in 20 overs before Robin was dismissed.

Sachin played percentage cricket by constantly rotating the strike and scoring the occasional boundary. He built important partnerships with Gambhir, Yuvraj, and Dhoni. Sachin played second fiddle to an aggressive Yuvraj Singh who, with his belligerent six-hitting, set up the innings for a grand finish before getting dismissed.

Australians tried their best to disrupt the great man's concentration. Michael Clarke even jumped upon Sachin in his follow through to avoid a quick a single at the non-striker's end. However, when a Sachin century looked inevitable he got out by stepping to Clarke and popping up a catch at short mid-on. Sachin had done his part in setting up the innings and a few lusty blows from Dhoni, in the end, helped India reach a respectable 258.

Australia could not cross the hurdle in spite of James Hope's valiant efforts. India won the CB series by beating Australia in two successive finals in their own backyard and Sachin was awarded the Man of the Match for his brilliant batting.