5 memorable performances by cricketers on their birthdays

1. Sachin’s magic at Sharjah

Sachin was incredible against Australia

When it comes to performances on birthdays, nothing beats Sachin Tendulkar’s absolute master class at Sharjah. It was 24 April 1998, Sachin’s 25th birthday, the final of the tri-series involving India, Australia and New Zealand was being played.

Australia had given India a target of 273 runs for victory. Sachin started off where he had left from in the last innings of 144 runs which saw the team to final. He slaughtered every single Aussie bowler and took India to the series win. His over the head sixes, cover and straight drives bamboozled the Australian bowlers and they had no clues how to stop the little master.

Those two innings were certainly the most adorable of his illustrious career as he dismantled the very strong Australian team. Sachin deservedly received both the Man of the Match as well as the Man of the Series awards, the 2 of the plenty that he got in the career.