Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Sachin Tendulkar scored 82 runs the first time he opened the innings in an ODI. How many balls did he face?

  1. 53

  2. 51

  3. 42

  4. 49

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar scored 82 runs off 49 balls when he first opened the innings in ODIs - this was against New Zealand in Christchurch in 1994. This was a breakthrough innings that established him as an opener in limited-overs cricket. The 49-ball figure is the correct one among the options.