Sachin Tendulkar, often called the "God of Cricket," reshaped the world of ODI batting with a record 49 centuries.. Recently, Virat Kohli broke his record of highest centuries in ODIs. He also recorded 51 test centuries in test cricket. Tendulkar is the only batsman to have scored 100 centuries in international cricket.
In this article, we will dive through his journey for 49 ODI centuries
Sachin Tendulkar ODI Centuries List
In the table below, check out all his centuries with their order and info about date, opponent, score, venue and result of the match.
No. | Date | Opponent | Score | Venue | Result |
1 | 9-sep- 1994 | Australia | 110 | Colombo | Won |
2 | 28-oct- 1994 | New Zealand | 115 | Vadodara | Won |
3 | 11-nov- 1994 | West Indies | 105 | Jaipur | Won |
4 | 9-april- 1995 | Sri Lanka | 112* | Sharjah | Won |
5 | 18-feb- 1996 | Kenya | 127* | Cuttack | Won |
6 | 2-mar- 1996 | Sri Lanka | 137 | New Delhi | Loss |
7 | 5-april- 1996 | Pakistan | 100 | Singapore | Loss |
8 | 15-april- 1996 | Pakistan | 118 | Sharjah | Won |
9 | 28-aug- 1996 | Sri Lanka | 110 | Colombo | Loss |
10 | 14-dec- 1996 | South Africa | 114 | Mumbai | Won |
11 | 9-feb- 1997 | Zimbabwe | 104 | Benoni | Won |
12 | 14-mar- 1997 | New Zealand | 117 | Bangalore | Won |
13 | 7-april- 1998 | Australia | 100 | Kanpur | Won |
14 | 22-april- 1998 | Australia | 143 | Sharjah | Loss |
15 | 24-april- 1998 | Australia | 134 | Sharjah | Won |
16 | 31-may- 1998 | Kenya | 100* | Kolkata | Won |
17 | 7-july- 1998 | Sri Lanka | 128 | Colombo | Won |
18 | 26-sept- 1998 | Zimbabwe | 127* | Bulawayo | Won |
19 | 28-oct- 1998 | Australia | 141 | Dhaka | Won |
20 | 8-nov- 1998 | Zimbabwe | 118* | Sharjah | Won |
21 | 13-nov- 1998 | Zimbabwe | 124* | Sharjah | Won |
22 | 23-may- 1999 | Kenya | 140* | Bristol | Won |
23 | 29-aug- 1999 | Sri Lanka | 120 | Colombo | Won |
24 | 8-nov- 1999 | New Zealand | 186* | Hyderabad | Won |
25 | 17-mar- 2000 | South Africa | 122 | Vadodara | Won |
26 | 20-oct- 2000 | Sri Lanka | 101 | Sharjah | Loss |
27 | 8-dec- 2000 | Zimbabwe | 146 | Jodhpur | Loss |
28 | 31-mar- 2001 | Australia | 139 | Indore | Won |
29 | 4-july- 2001 | West Indies | 122* | Harare | Won |
30 | 5-oct- 2001 | South Africa | 101 | Johannes burg | Loss |
31 | 24-oct- 2001 | Kenya | 146 | Paarl | Won |
32 | 4-july- 2002 | England | 105* | Chest Erle-street | Loss |
33 | 11-july- 2002 | Sri Lanka | 113 | Bristol | Won |
34 | 23-feb- 2003 | Namibia | 152 | Pietermari tzburg | Won |
35 | 26-oct- 2003 | Australia | 100 | Gwalior | Won |
36 | 15-nov- 2003 | New Zealand | 102 | Hyderabad | Won |
37 | 16-mar- 2004 | Pakistan | 141 | Rawalpindi | Loss |
38 | 12-apr- 2005 | Pakistan | 123 | Ahmedabad | Loss |
39 | 6-feb- 2006 | Pakistan | 100 | Peshawar | Loss |
40 | 14-sept- 2006 | West Indies | 141 | Kuala Lumpur | Loss |
41 | 31-jan- 2007 | West Indies | 100* | Vadodara | Won |
42 | 2-mar- 2008 | Australia | 117* | Sydney | Won |
43 | 8-mar- 2009 | New Zealand | 163* | Christchur ch | Won |
44 | 14-sept- 2009 | Sri Lanka | 138 | Colombo | Won |
45 | 5-nov- 2009 | Australia | 175 | Hyderabad | Loss |
46 | 24-feb- 2010 | South Africa | 200* | Gwalior | Won |
47 | 27-feb- 2011 | England | 120 | Bangalore | Loss |
48 | 12-mar- 2011 | South Africa | 111 | Nagpur | Loss |
49 | 16-mar- 2012 | Bangladesh | 114 | Mirpur | Loss |
FAQ on Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Centuries
1. How many ODI centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score?
Sachin Tendulkar scored a total of 49 ODI centuries, which is the highest by any player in the history of One Day Internationals.
2. Who did Tendulkar score his first ODI century against?
Tendulkar scored his first ODI century against Australia on September 9, 1994, in Colombo, where he made 110 runs.
3. What is Sachin Tendulkar's highest score in ODIs?
Tendulkar's highest ODI score was 200*, which he achieved against South Africa on February 24, 2010, in Gwalior, marking the first double century in ODI cricket history.
4. How many ODI centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score in winning matches?
Out of his 49 ODI centuries, 33 centuries came in matches that India won, underscoring his match-winning contributions.
5. Which team did Sachin Tendulkar score the most ODI centuries against?
Sachin scored the most ODI centuries against Australia, with a total of 9 centuries in ODIs.
6. What is considered as Sachin Tendulkar’s most iconic ODI century?
Many consider his 143 against Australia in Sharjah in 1998, famously known as the "Desert Storm" innings, to be his most iconic, as it helped India reach the finals and showcased his dominance in challenging conditions.
7. How many unbeaten centuries did Sachin Tendulkar score in ODIs?
Tendulkar had 15 unbeaten centuries in ODIs, where he remained not out till the end of the innings.
