Cricket World Cup History: Ranking the five greatest innings in a losing cause

#2 Sachin Tendulkar - 90 vs Australia, 1996 World Cup

Sachin Tendulkar

On the back of a brilliant century from Mark Waugh, Australia were able to put a score of 258 in the first inning. India got off a horrible start as they lost some early wickets in the chase. including the dismissal of skipper Mohammad Azharuddin.

While wickets kept falling at one end, Sachin Tendulkar stuck to the basics on the other end. The Master Blaster did not show any mercy on the Australian bowlers as he hit 14 hours and one six but was unlucky to miss out on a century as he got out for 90.

While Sachin was batting, the hosts seemed to be the favorites to win the match. When he got out, none of the other batsmen were able to step up. Australians kept chipping in with wickets as the hosts fell short by 16 runs.