Sachin Tendulkar Scores 1ST ODI Fifty For India On December 5, 1990

Sachin Tendulkar famously took five years to register his first ODI century, with the feat coming in his 79th ODI against Australia in Colombo. The Master Blaster, regarded by many as the greatest batsmen of all time, has a special connection with Sri Lanka when it comes to another one of his ODI firsts. On December 5, 1990, Sachin Tendulkar registered his first ODI half-century against Sri Lanka in Pune. Notably, the milestone came almost a year after he had made his debut against Pakistan in 1989. Sachin Tendulkar achieved the feat in the second ODI of the India vs Sri Lanka series, which took place in Pune on December 5, 1990. India won the game by six wickets, with Sachin Tendulkar being awarded his first Man of the Match award as well. It was Sri Lanka who batted first, with the team scoring 227/8 in the first innings. Captain Arjuna Ranatunga top-scored with a 27-ball 58, with Sachin Tendulkar having a great outing with the ball as well. The youngster bowled nine overs on that day, finishing with figures of 9-0-39-2. In the second ODI, Sachin Tendulkar managed to pick the wickets of Roshan Mahanama and Dammika Ranatunga. Fresh from his bowling effort, Sachin Tendulkar also went on to score his first ODI half-century. After a solid start was given by the opening batsmen, the Little Master came out to the crease with the score reading 146-5.