Sachin Tendulkar Powers India to a Massive Victory Over Sri Lanka | Harbhajan Singh Quick Wickets
2026 · Cricket · Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar Powers India to a Massive Victory Over Sri Lanka | Harbhajan Singh Quick Wickets
Sachin Tendulkar Powers India to a Massive Victory Over Sri Lanka | Harbhajan Singh Quick Wickets
2026
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Cricket
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @cricketmax87 India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 63 runs in the NatWest Series ODI at Bristol, powered by a magnificent century from Sachin Tendulkar. Batting first, India posted a huge total of 304, built around Tendulkar’s शानदार 113 off 102 balls. He played strokes all around the ground, reaching his fifty in just 36 balls and his century in 93 balls, thrilling the crowd with his trademark elegance and aggression. Virender Sehwag provided a quick start, while contributions from Nayan Mongia (48) and Mohammad Kaif helped India cross the 300 mark despite a late collapse. Sri Lanka’s chase began aggressively despite losing Sanath Jayasuriya early. A rapid 85-run partnership between Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara kept them in the hunt, with Sangakkara scoring a quickfire 50 off 32 balls. The turning point came when Harbhajan Singh broke the partnership, dismissing Sangakkara. From there, Sri Lanka’s middle order collapsed under pressure. Quick wickets of Jayawardene, Atapattu, Arnold, and others derailed the chase. Despite some late resistance, Sri Lanka were unable to recover, eventually falling short by 63 runs, handing India a convincing victory and taking them to the top of the points table. 🏏 Result: India won by 63 runs 📍 Venue: Bristol 🏆 Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar – 113 (102 balls) 🔥 Match Turning Point: Harbhajan Singh’s breakthrough & middle-order collapse This match remains one of the most complete performances by India in the NatWest Series, highlighted by Tendulkar’s masterclass and disciplined bowling. #indvssl #cricketmax #sachintendulkar #highlights #india #cricket