CSK recall Tendulkar's masterful innings on 49th birthday; cricketing world pays tribute to 'Little Master'

Source From: ENT 2022-04-24 04:29:07

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday celebrated Sachin Tendulkar's 49th birthday by recalling the 1998 tri-series epic final against Australia in Sharjah that saw the legendary cricketer play one of his finest knocks ever.

It was on this day in Sharjah on the occasion of his 25th birthday that the rampant 'Little Master' put on a show of batting masterclass against the likes of Australia's Damien Fleming, Michael Kasprowicz and Shane Warne, smashing them for 12 boundaries and three towering sixes, en route to his match-winning knock of 134 off 131 balls.

Thousands of fans, present and former cricketers and noted celebrities across the world took to social media to congratulate Tendulkar on his birthday. But on the occasion, CSK recollected the masterful innings that will remain etched in every cricket fan's mind for decades to come.

After a terrific 143 off just 131 balls against the same opposition in the penultimate ODI of the tournament, India faced Australia again in the final. Half-centuries from Steve Waugh (70) and Darren Lehman (70) helped the Australians set a 273-run target for India to take the cup.