5 of the greatest innings played in the Cricket World Cup

#4. Sachin Tendulkar (90 vs Australia, 1996 World Cup)

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the highest scorers of the tournament

Sachin Tendulkar played many memorable knocks in his career, but his best World Cup knock came against the Australians in his home ground in Mumbai. It came in the second innings of the match after Mark Waugh had hit another beautiful hundred for the Aussies. However, Tendulkar’s knock was better keeping in mind the fact that it had come under the lights and against a much better Aussie attack comprising Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

Batting first, Australia had posted 258 at the Wankhede stadium. India lost Ajay Jadeja and Vinod Kambli very quickly, and Tendulkar combined with captain Mohammed Azharuddin to take the attack to the opposition camp. He played some nice on-drives, pulls and hooks to keep the scoreboard moving.

He was dismissed while stepping out to a wide Mark Waugh delivery, but the 90 runs he scored took India close the Australian total. India lost the match by 16 runs, but Tendulkar’s innings was lauded even by the Australians.