Sachin Tendulkar picks first-ever 5-wicket haul in ODIs on April 1, 1998; watch video

Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar is regarded widely as one of finest players in game of all-time. Over years, Sachin Tendulkar has created a plethora of records, which are still intact, even after seven years of retirement. Sachin Tendulkar, who was rewned for his classy batting, was also more than a handy bowler as well at times.

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Sachin Tendulkar was an urthodox bowler who has 154 ODI wickets from 463 matches. Sachin Tendulkar also has two five-wicket hauls. Sachin Tendulkar could have added more scalps to his kitty but a tennis elbow poured water on those hopes.

Sachin Tendulkar bowling: batting maestro picked his first fifer 22 years ago

On April 1, 1998, 22 years ago, Sachin Tendulkar registered best bowling figures of his ODI career against Australia in Kochi. A spell that was thing short of spectacular as he rattled Australian middle-order to guide India to a famous win.

Sachin Tendulkar had failed with bat but he made up with this bowling to beat mighty team from Down Under. India had set Australia a target of 310 courtesy some fine kcks from Mohammad Azharuddin, Ajay Jadeja and Hrishikesh Kanitkar. Sachin Tendulkar didn’t trouble scorers much as he departed for just 8 runs.

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Australia began ir chase and were cruising through to target. That's when captain Mohammad Azharuddin handed ball to Sachin Tendulkar, who responded brilliantly by taking 5 wickets for 32 runs in his ten overs. He sent  formidable Aussie middle order packing, comprising of Steve Waugh, Michael Bevan, Darren Lehmann and Damien Martyn and helped India win by 41 runs. This wonderful display of bowling is still etched in minds of Indian cricket fans. Sachin Tendulkar was named 'Player of Match'.

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Sachin Tendulkar bowling: Here's a look at his first fifer in ODIs

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