Top 10 overseas ODI knocks by Indian captains in the history of the game

#8 Sachin Tendulkar – 104 vs Zimbabwe (Benoni - 1997)

Sachin Tendulkar was not off to a great start in 1997 as far as ODI cricket is concerned. He had only two 50+ scores in his first 13 innings of the year. Moreover, India had failed to win a single game in a tri-series (involving India, South Africa and Zimbabwe) in 5 games. It was a must-win game for them against Zimbabwe in the 9th game of the tournament.

Zimbabwe who had beaten India in their previous encounter posted 240 after being put into bat by India. Indian batting hadn’t lived up to expectation in that series and the top-order failed once again as India were reduced to 34/2.

However, Sachin Tendulkar hit a brilliant 104 (his 11th ODI ton) to set up the run chase and take India into the finals of the tri-series. After India lost those early wickets at the start, Tendulkar counter-attacked and put the pressure back on Zimbabwe. He hit 8 fours and 1 six in his 97-ball innings.