6 sixes Indian fans can never forget

#5 Sachin Tendulkar at Sharjah, 1998 – Hoists Shane Warne’s first ball in the match for a six in the Coca-Cola Cup final

Tendulkar dominated the Australian bowling in the 1998 Desert Storm series

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne were at the peak of their games in the late 90s and the Coca-Cola Cup was a much anticipated tri-series as the two stalwarts faced each other in a neutral venue. A Tendulkar century in the prior match helped the Indians reach the finals and the stage was set for a showdown.

The Australians were touted as the obvious favourites, but in reality, they didn’t stand a chance. In what has often been called his most glorious one-day innings, Tendulkar led India’s chase scoring 134 runs. No shot exemplified his domination than the six off Shane Warne in the first ball of the match in the 20th over. The spinner decided to open the bowling round the wicket and Tendulkar hoisted him for a huge hit over long on.

(Video Courtesy: suganindian YouTube Channel)

Warne went wicketless in the match and gave away 61 runs. The little maestro’s performance in the series came to be known as the Desert Storm and Warne half-joked that he had nightmares later. That sixer would give any bowler bad dreams.