Multiple choice general knowledge sports How many matches Sachin took for scoring his first ODI century? 73 71 79 78 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century after 79 matches, against Australia in Colombo in 1994. This was a long wait for the maestro who would eventually score 49 ODI centuries. His debut century came in his 79th innings.