5 epic ODI innings by Tendulkar while chasing that went in vain

#3 175(141) vs Australia at Hyderabad - Bilateral Series (2009)

Sachin's 175

By 2009, he has long shifted to a different style of batting, partly due to his various injuries and partly because of the maturity he gained over his ODI career. But in his innings of 175, he displayed the sights of that young Tendulkar of 1990s.

Australia cruised to the total of 350 runs which included a century from Shaun Marsh, a score in the 90s from Shane Watson and enough support from their middle order.

Chasing 351, India began their innings on the right track when the opening pair of Sachin and Sehwag added 66 runs. But soon after Sehwag's departure, the next three batsmen could not contribute much to the scorecard. Tendulkar, however, continued his aggression from the other end. He then built a 137 runs partnership with Suresh Raina in less than 20 overs.

Even after rain's departure, he continued playing his strokes but he did not get enough support from the other end. When India needed 19 runs in 3 overs, he was dismissed by debutant Clint McKay. His glorious innings of 175 runs was studded with 19 boundaries and 4 sixes. India lost the match by 3 runs and it was truly a heartbreaking moment for every Indian fan watching the match.