Reliving Sachin Tendulkar's Test hundreds: Centuries 11-15

#3: 13th Century - 139 against Sri Lanka at Colombo (SSC), 1997

Tendulkar scored his second century in the series

After winning the toss and choosing to field first India bundled out Sri Lanka for 332 in the first innings of the second Test on their 1997 Lankan tour. Coming out to bat with a determined mindset of getting big first innings lead, India was rocked by two early wickets before Tendulkar arrived at the crease.The man once again shouldered the responsibility and led the team from the from the front with a fine hundred.

Muttiah Muralitharan, who seemed to be in great form, demanded high levels of batting proficiency to negotiate his wily off-breaks. The Master Blaster proved his genius as he applied great skill an technique to come out triumphant. His gritty knock of 139 from 266 deliveries and comprised of 16 boundaries, ensured that India put up a decent first innings total. India put up a spirited show in their second innings to secure a draw.