5 greatest 150+ ODI innings that ended in defeat

#1 Sachin Tendulkar (Ind), 175 (141) vs Australia at Hyderabad

Sachin Tendulkar thrilled everyone with his master class stroke play at Hyderabad

A century from Shaun Marsh and some powerful knocks from the Aussie top order batsmen set India a target of 351 runs.

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar responded by adding a brisk 66 for the first wicket but after the former's dismissal, the next three wickets fell cheaply.

Tendulkar, however, was playing at an entirely different level at the other end. With support from Suresh Raina in the middle order, the Little Master brought India to within inches of victory. His masterclass was studded with 19 boundaries and 4 sixes.

But unfortunately, when India needed 19 runs off 18 balls, he got out to debutant Clint McKay, leaving the entire Deccan stadium in pin-drop silence. Ultimately, India got all out for 347 runs with two balls to spare, leading to a heart-break moment inside dressing room and in the entire country.