Reliving Sachin Tendulkar's ODI centuries: 6-10

#7 - 100 (111) against Pakistan at Singapore, 1996

Tendulkar tamed a strong Pakistani bowling attack during the Singer Cup

Although they were without key man Wasim Akram, Pakistan still brought a daunting bowling attack to the 1996 Singer Cup at Singapore. While Waqar Younis and Aaqib Javed manned the pace department, the spin duo of Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq also presented a menacing challenge to opposition lineups. In the third match of the tournament, they locked horns with arch-rivals India at Singapore Cricket Club in Padang.

After being sent into bat, India once again found themselves depending on Tendulkar to provide the impetus to their innings. Relishing the challenge, the dynamic opener reeled off nine fours and a six during his magnificent 111-ball century. Despite his knock, the Indians could only muster a below-par total of 226. The opening combination of Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail ensured that Pakistan pocketed a clinical victory in the rain-hit encounter.