On This Day in 2012: Sachin Tendulkar Became First Cricketer to Score 100 International Centuries (Watch Video)
Today, March 16 would be the most memorable day in the world of cricket as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar made history after he scored his 100th international century. He scored the iconic century in the Asia Cup 2012 match against Bangladesh.
Sachin Tendulkar owns multiple records in cricket, one of which is his 100 centuries, which is very hard to conquer. He scored 49 centuries in one-day international games and 51 centuries in Test cricket. Indian star batter scored his 100th century exactly twelve years ago today – on March 16, 2012, in the Asia Cup match against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Opening the batting, Tendulkar scored 114 runs off 147 balls with the help of 12 fours and a six. The record is still intact and another Indian batter – Virat Kohli standing in second position with 80 centuries. Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates Mumbai for Winning Record-Extending 42nd Ranji Trophy Title, Lauds Vidarbha for Showing Resilience in Final (See Post).
Sachin Tendulkar Scored his 100th Century on March 16, 2012
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