Sachin Tendulkar Centuries: The Master Blaster’s Grand Legacy of 100 Tons

Sachin Tendulkar Centuries: The Master Blaster’s Grand Legacy of 100 Tons

In a land where cricket is a way of life, Sachin Tendulkar became its soul. His rise from a curly-haired boy in Mumbai to the most celebrated batter in cricket history is nothing short of legendary. But what truly cemented his place in the hearts of millions was his rare consistency across decades. 100 international centuries—a figure no one had ever imagined could be real—became his ultimate signature. For fans, each century wasn’t just about runs, but reassurance. When Sachin was at the crease, all seemed well. His journey wasn’t just about cricket—it was about pride, perseverance, and the quiet power of belief.

Test Centuries: The Story of Mental Mastery

There’s something sacred about a Test century, and Sachin Tendulkar understood that. Across his 51 Test hundreds, he faced fast bowlers breathing fire, turning tracks in the subcontinent, and expectations that weighed like mountains. But each time, he found calm in the chaos. He didn’t just score runs; he crafted them. Take his 241* at Sydney—an innings where he shelved the cover drive entirely, showing iron control. Or his 155* against Australia in Chennai, which turned the game on its head. From Trent Bridge to Cape Town, he left a trail of dominance. His Test centuries weren’t explosions—they were meditations with a bat.

No.ScoreOpponentVenueDate
1119*EnglandManchester09-Aug-1990
2148*AustraliaSydney02-Jan-1992
3114AustraliaPerth03-Feb-1992
4111South AfricaJohannesburg26-Nov-1992
5165EnglandChennai11-Feb-1993
6104Sri LankaColombo (SSC)27-Jul-1993
7142Sri LankaLucknow18-Jan-1994
8179West IndiesNagpur01-Dec-1994
9122EnglandBirmingham06-Jun-1996
10177EnglandNottingham04-Jul-1996
11169South AfricaCape Town02-Jan-1997
12143Sri LankaColombo (RPS)02-Aug-1997
13139Sri LankaMumbai03-Dec-1997
14155*AustraliaChennai06-Mar-1998
15177AustraliaBangalore25-Mar-1998
16113New ZealandWellington26-Dec-1998
17136PakistanChennai28-Jan-1999
18124*Sri LankaColombo (RPS)24-Feb-1999
19126*New ZealandMohali10-Oct-1999
20217New ZealandAhmedabad29-Oct-1999
21116AustraliaMelbourne26-Dec-1999
22122ZimbabweDelhi18-Nov-2000
23201*ZimbabweNagpur25-Nov-2000
24126AustraliaChennai18-Mar-2001
25155South AfricaBloemfontein03-Nov-2001
26103EnglandAhmedabad11-Dec-2001
27176ZimbabweNagpur21-Feb-2002
28117West IndiesPort of Spain19-Apr-2002
29193EnglandLeeds22-Aug-2002
30176West IndiesKolkata30-Oct-2002
31241*AustraliaSydney02-Jan-2004
32194*PakistanMultan28-Mar-2004
33248*BangladeshDhaka10-Dec-2004
34109Sri LankaDelhi10-Dec-2005
35101BangladeshChittagong18-May-2007
36122*BangladeshMirpur25-May-2007
37160New ZealandHamilton18-Mar-2009
38100*Sri LankaAhmedabad16-Nov-2009
39105*BangladeshChittagong17-Jan-2010
40143BangladeshMirpur24-Jan-2010
41100South AfricaNagpur06-Feb-2010
42106South AfricaKolkata14-Feb-2010
43203Sri LankaColombo (SSC)26-Jul-2010
44214AustraliaBangalore09-Oct-2010
45111*South AfricaCenturion16-Dec-2010
46146South AfricaCape Town02-Jan-2011
47106West IndiesDelhi06-Nov-2011
48103EnglandAhmedabad15-Nov-2012
49117West IndiesKolkata14-Nov-2013
50107West IndiesMumbai16-Nov-2013
51248*BangladeshDhaka10-Dec-2004

ODI Centuries: The Pulse of Indian Cricket

In ODIs, Sachin wasn’t just an opener—he was a national event. Every one of his 49 ODI centuries came with a ripple of anticipation and ended with a wave of celebration. He brought a new rhythm to one-day cricket. His 143 in the desert storm series was the kind of knock that got replayed in living rooms for years. And his 200 in Gwalior*? That was history breaking itself open. With perfect balance and boundless energy, he showed how to build an innings from scratch and then explode at will. These weren’t just match-winning knocks—they were life-affirming moments for Indian fans who lived and breathed every run.

No.ScoreOpponentVenueDate
1110AustraliaColombo (RPS)09-Sep-1994
2115New ZealandVadodara28-Oct-1994
3105West IndiesJaipur11-Nov-1994
4112*Sri LankaSharjah09-Apr-1995
5127*KenyaCuttack18-Feb-1996
6137Sri LankaNew Delhi02-Mar-1996
7100PakistanSingapore05-Apr-1996
8118PakistanSharjah15-Apr-1996
9110Sri LankaColombo (RPS)28-Aug-1996
10114South AfricaMumbai14-Dec-1996
11104ZimbabweBenoni09-Feb-1997
12117New ZealandBangalore14-May-1997
13100AustraliaKanpur07-Apr-1998
14143AustraliaSharjah22-Apr-1998
15134AustraliaSharjah24-Apr-1998
16100*KenyaKolkata31-May-1998
17128Sri LankaColombo (RPS)07-Jul-1998
18127*ZimbabweBulawayo26-Sep-1998
19141AustraliaDhaka28-Oct-1998
20118*ZimbabweSharjah08-Nov-1998
21124*ZimbabweSharjah13-Nov-1998
22140*KenyaBristol23-May-1999
23120Sri LankaColombo (RPS)29-Aug-1999
24186*New ZealandHyderabad (Deccan)08-Nov-1999
25122South AfricaVadodara17-Mar-2000
26101Sri LankaSharjah20-Oct-2000
27146ZimbabweJodhpur08-Dec-2000
28139AustraliaIndore31-Mar-2001
29122South AfricaNairobi05-Oct-2001
30101Sri LankaColombo (RPS)07-Jul-2002
31113Sri LankaBristol11-Jul-2002
32152NamibiaPietermaritzburg23-Feb-2003
33100AustraliaGwalior26-Oct-2003
34102New ZealandHyderabad (Deccan)15-Nov-2003
35141PakistanRawalpindi16-Mar-2004
36123PakistanAhmedabad12-Apr-2005
37100PakistanPeshawar06-Feb-2006
38141*West IndiesKuala Lumpur14-Sep-2006
39100*West IndiesVadodara31-Jan-2007
4099South AfricaBelfast29-Jun-2007
41100*AustraliaSydney02-Mar-2008
42138Sri LankaColombo (RPS)14-Sep-2009
43175AustraliaHyderabad (Deccan)05-Nov-2009
44200*South AfricaGwalior24-Feb-2010
45138AustraliaBengaluru20-Oct-2010
46120EnglandBangalore27-Feb-2011
47111South AfricaNagpur12-Mar-2011
4885PakistanMohali30-Mar-2011
49114BangladeshMirpur16-Mar-2012

IPL Century: Where Legacy Met the Modern Game

The T20 era was all about power-hitting and big finishes. Yet, in 2011, the master showed us that timing and experience could still light up the show. His 100 against Kochi Tuskers Kerala* in the IPL wasn’t flashy—it was flawless. In a format where others swung hard, Sachin picked his moments. He placed, ran, and punished with precision. It wasn’t just about a personal milestone—it was about proving that cricketing intelligence still had a place in the glitz of T20. The Wankhede crowd erupted that night not because it was unusual for him to succeed—but because it was so familiar. The icon was doing what he always did—dominate.

No.ScoreOpponentVenueDate
1100*Kochi Tuskers KeralaWankhede Stadium, Mumbai15-Apr-2011

Conclusion: A Legacy Carved in Centuries

Tendulkar’s 100 centuries aren’t just world records—they are historical landmarks. Every single one of his 51 Test, 49 ODI, and 1 IPL tons carries its own legend. Together, they form the most incredible batting resume the sport has ever seen. His centuries united fans across class, age, and region. They brought joy, tears, and pride. More than anything, they reminded us what excellence looks like when combined with humility. Even now, kids at nets dream not just of playing for India—but of getting there the way Sachin did. Because his numbers didn’t just tell you how good he was—they told you what was possible.

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