Sachin Tendulkar Records
Stats, Centuries, Achievements & Career Statistics
Player Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar |
| Born | 24 April 1973 |
| Country | India |
| Batting Style | Right-Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium / Leg Break / Off Break |
| Role | Top-Order Batsman |
| International Career | 1989–2013 |
| Test Debut | vs Pakistan, 1989 |
| ODI Debut | vs Pakistan, 1989 |
| T20I Debut | vs South Africa, 2006 |
Career Statistics
Test Cricket
| Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 51 | 68 | 248* |
Sachin remains the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history with 15,921 runs.
ODI Cricket
| Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 18,426 | 44.83 | 49 | 96 | 200* |
He is also the highest run-scorer in ODI history with 18,426 runs.
International Career
| Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 664 | 34,357 | 48.52 | 100 | 164 |
Sachin is the leading run-scorer in international cricket and the only player to score 100 international centuries.
Major Career Records
Batting Records
- Most runs in international cricket (34,357).
- Most runs in Test cricket (15,921).
- Most runs in ODI cricket (18,426).
- First player to score 100 international centuries.
First batsman to score a double century in ODI cricket (200*). - First player to reach 10,000, 15,000 and 18,000 ODI runs.
- Only player to score 30,000+ international runs.
World Cup Records
Cricket World Cup
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| World Cup Runs | 2,278 |
| World Cups Played | 6 |
| World Cup Centuries | 6 |
| Highest Tournament Runs | 673 (2003) |
Sachin was the leading run-scorer in both the 1996 and 2003 Cricket World Cups.
Records for India
- Most international runs for India.
- Most international centuries for India.
- First Indian to score 50 international centuries.
- Part of India’s 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning squad.
- Widely known as the “Master Blaster” and “God of Cricket.”
Famous Achievements
On 24 February 2010, Sachin became the first male cricketer to score a double century in ODI cricket, finishing unbeaten on 200 against South Africa.
100 International Centuries
On 16 March 2012, he scored his 100th international century against Bangladesh, becoming the first and only player to reach the milestone.
2011 World Cup Winner
After six World Cup appearances, Sachin fulfilled his dream by winning the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup with India.
Awards & Honors
- Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian award)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Shri
- ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Interesting Statistics
- 51 Test centuries (world record).
- 49 ODI centuries.
- 100 international centuries.
- Over 2,000 ODI fours.
- Scored 1,894 ODI runs in 1998, one of the greatest ODI years ever recorded.
Notable Partnerships
Sachin and Rahul Dravid accumulated 6,920 Test partnership runs, one of the most successful batting partnerships in Test history.
FAQs
How many international runs did Sachin Tendulkar score?
Sachin Tendulkar scored 34,357 international runs, the most by any cricketer.
How many centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score?
He scored 100 international centuries, a world record.
What is Sachin Tendulkar’s highest ODI score?
His highest ODI score is 200 not out against South Africa.
How many Test runs did Sachin Tendulkar score?
He scored 15,921 Test runs, the highest in Test cricket history.
Why is Sachin Tendulkar called the God of Cricket?
Because of his unmatched longevity, consistency, records, and impact on world cricket over a 24-year international career.