5 memorable sixes hit by Sachin Tendulkar

#1 Against Shoaib Akhtar in World Cup 2003 at Centurion

Man of the Match in 2003 World Cup vs Pakistan

One of Sachin’s greatest contribution to the Indian cricket is his exploits against the arch-rivals Pakistan. More than the numbers, it was the aura which he had that created a certain fear in the minds of Pakistanis.

His knock of 98 in the 2003 World Cup was one to remember given the formidable bowling attack that featured the likes of Akram, Waqar, and Shoaib. Chasing 270+ to win, the men in blue needed a start well and the onus was on the duo of Sachin and Sehwag and they didn’t disappoint as India was off to a flier.

It was the second over of the Indian innings when Akhtar came into bowl. On the fourth ball of the over, the master smacked a six over the third man on a delivery that was pitched wide outside the off stump.

He, in a way, took a subtle dig at the bowler as he just used Shoaib’s furious pace to send it deep into the stands for half a dozen. This was a slight uppercut that he tried to play earlier on the tour but couldn’t really execute it to the perfection. Although this was right on the money as he used the pace to guide the ball over the boundary.