- Full name
- Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
- Born
- 24 Apr 1973, Mumbai
- Age
- 53 years
- Batting
- Right-handed
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar ( ; Marathi: [sətɕin t̪eɳɖulkəɾ]; born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of cricket. He holds several world records, including being the all-time highest run-scorer in international cricket, receiving the most player of the match awards in international cricket, and being the only batsman to score 100 international centuries. Tendulkar was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by presidential nomination from 2012 to 2018.
Tendulkar took up cricket at the age of eleven, made his Test match debut on 15 November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of sixteen, and went on to represent Mumbai domestically and India internationally for over 24 years. In 2002, halfway through his career, Wisden ranked him the second-greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Don Bradman, and the second-greatest ODI batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. The same year, Tendulkar was a part of the team that was one of the joint-winners of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy. Later in his career, Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, his first win in six World Cup appearances for India. He had previously been named "Player of the Tournament" at the 2003 World Cup.
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Sachin Tendulkar: career summary
Sachin Tendulkar is a cricketer from India, born on 24 Apr 1973 in Mumbai. Sachin Tendulkar has played 307 matches on CricInto's records, from 19 Dec 2001 to 14 Nov 2013, for India and Mumbai Indians.
In ODIs (146 matches, 2002–2012): 6,433 runs in 144 innings at an average of 48.01 and a strike rate of 86.77, with 16 hundreds and 37 fifties (highest score 200*); 27 wickets at an average of 51.22 and an economy rate of 5.57 (best 4/54). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (82 matches, 2001–2013): 6,416 runs in 139 innings at an average of 52.16 and a strike rate of 54.07, with 18 hundreds and 31 fifties (highest score 248*); 11 wickets at an average of 76.82 and an economy rate of 3.88 (best 2/35). Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In the Indian Premier League (78 matches, 2008–2013): 2,334 runs in 78 innings at an average of 34.84 and a strike rate of 119.82, with 1 hundred and 13 fifties (highest score 100*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 82 | 139 | 16 | 6416 | 248* | 52.16 | 11867 | 54.07 | 18 | 31 | 793 | 30 | 3 |
| ODI | 146 | 144 | 10 | 6433 | 200* | 48.01 | 7414 | 86.77 | 16 | 37 | 774 | 60 | 6 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10.00 | 12 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 78 | 78 | 11 | 2334 | 100* | 34.84 | 1948 | 119.82 | 1 | 13 | 296 | 29 | 4 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 82 | 52 | 217.4 | 845 | 11 | 2/35 | 76.82 | 3.88 | 118.73 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 146 | 53 | 248.3 | 1383 | 27 | 4/54 | 51.22 | 5.57 | 55.22 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 2.3 | 12 | 1 | 1/12 | 12.00 | 4.80 | 15.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 78 | 4 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0/7 | - | 9.67 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2013 | IND vs WI Test | 74 (118) | 0/8 (2) |
| 6 Nov 2013 | IND vs WI Test | 10 (24) | 1/5 (2) & 0/18 (3) |
| 13 May 2013 | MI vs SRH Indian Premier League | 38* (31) | - |
| 11 May 2013 | MI vs PWI Indian Premier League | 15 (13) | - |
| 7 May 2013 | MI vs KKR Indian Premier League | 48 (28) | - |
| 5 May 2013 | MI vs CSK Indian Premier League | 15 (18) | - |
| 1 May 2013 | MI vs SRH Indian Premier League | 14 (12) | - |
| 29 Apr 2013 | MI vs KXIP Indian Premier League | 9 (10) | - |
| 27 Apr 2013 | MI vs RCB Indian Premier League | 23 (13) | - |
| 24 Apr 2013 | MI vs KKR Indian Premier League | 2 (6) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Sachin Tendulkar scored in ODIs?
Sachin Tendulkar has scored 6,433 runs in ODIs, at an average of 48.01. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many wickets has Sachin Tendulkar taken in ODIs?
Sachin Tendulkar has taken 27 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/54. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Sachin Tendulkar scored in Tests?
Sachin Tendulkar has scored 6,416 runs in Tests, at an average of 52.16. Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many wickets has Sachin Tendulkar taken in Tests?
Sachin Tendulkar has taken 11 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 2/35. Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Sachin Tendulkar scored in the Indian Premier League?
Sachin Tendulkar has scored 2,334 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 34.84.
How many hundreds has Sachin Tendulkar scored?
Sachin Tendulkar has scored 16 hundreds in ODIs, 18 hundreds in Tests and 1 hundred in the Indian Premier League. Matches before ball-by-ball records began are not counted.
What is Sachin Tendulkar's highest score?
Sachin Tendulkar's highest score is 248*, in Tests (not out).
How old is Sachin Tendulkar?
Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24 Apr 1973 in Mumbai, and is 53 years old.
Which teams has Sachin Tendulkar played for?
India (2001–2013) and Mumbai Indians (2008–2013).