Sachin Tendulkar reaches milestone of 30,000 runs in international cricket
The Test match at Motera was a high-scoring affair on a flat pitch. India put up a solid t...
The Test match at Motera was a high-scoring affair on a flat pitch. India put up a solid total of 426 in the first innings, thanks to stellar performances from Rahul Dravid (177) and MS Dhoni (110). However, Sri Lanka came back strongly with a massive 760 for 7 declared in their innings, led by Mahela Jayawardene's brilliant 275 and centuries from Tillakaratne Dilshan (112) and Prasanna Jayawardene (154 not out). With only one day left, India needed to bat out the final day to save the match. In this tense situation, Sachin Tendulkar rose to the occasion and played a crucial innings for India.
Tendulkar reached this landmark, combining his runs from Tests, ODIs and a solitary T20I appearance. His tally at the time included 12,777 Test runs, 17,178 ODI runs and 10 T20I runs. Later in the innings, he went on to notch up his 43rd Test century, staying unbeaten at 100 as the match ended in a draw.
Stellar recordThis milestone was a testament to Tendulkar’s longevity and unparalleled consistency across formats. Having debuted at just 16 years old in 1989, Tendulkar evolved into the backbone of Indian cricket. By the time he retired in 2013, he had extended his record to 34,357 international runs, a number still untouched by any batter. His 100 international centuries remain another unassailable benchmark.
To date, Tendulkar remains the only cricketer to cross 30,000 runs. While players like Kumar Sangakkara (28,016), Ricky Ponting (27,483) and Virat Kohli (27,134 till date) have come closer, however, the sheer magnitude of his achievements continues to inspire awe.
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