A fabulous 163-run partnership between Sachin Tendulkar (103 runs, 196 balls, 4x9) and Yuvraj Singh (85 runs, 131 balls, 4x8, 6x1) helps India register one of its most famoust Test victories ever - the fourth most successful run-chase in Test cricket history – a fabulous six-wicket victory over England in the first Test match of the RBS Cup Series against England at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
Chasing an improbable target of 387 runs, the Punters had their money firmly locked on the English side; however Tendulkar’s stubborn and resilient effort defied the visitors and helped India to a memorable victory. Life has certainly come full circle for Tendulkar who failed steering India home to victory against Pakistan exactly ten years ago at the same venue in Chennai.
Sachin Tendulkar continued India's fight to record a history-defying win against England at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. The highest fourth innings total to win a match in India is 276-5 by the West Indies at New Delhi's Ferozeshah Kotla ground in the 1987-88 season.
India, at 304-4, were just 83 runs away from the historical accomplishment when the teams broke for tea on the fifth and final day of the first Test of the RBS Cup. Sachin Tendulkar (65 runs, 142 balls, 6x4) and Yuvraj Singh (45 runs, 68 balls, 4x4, 6x1) were unbeaten at the crease during the juncture.The first Test match in India since last month's terror attacks in Mumbai could not have provided a better finish with all four results --- victory for either side, a draw or a tie -- possible going into the final session.
Tendulkar, showing the form that has made him the all-time leading scorer in both Tests and one-day cricket, shored up India's second innings with a determined effort.
