April 24 is not just a date. For fans like me, it’s the day the cricketing gods decided to gift us Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar — a name that became synonymous with dedication, class, and pure genius. Growing up, I didn’t just watch Sachin play — I lived every moment he was on the crease. And today, I want to celebrate him the best way I know how — by sharing some of his unbeaten, unbroken records that still shine in the cricketing world like the man himself.
Unbeaten and Unbroken records of Sachin Tendulkar
🏏 1. Most International Runs – 34,357 Runs
Yes, you read that right. No one has even come close. Sachin scored 15,921 runs in Tests and 18,426 runs in ODIs. That’s not just a record — that’s a mountain. And it’s still standing tall.
🏏 2. 100 International Centuries
100 centuries. Yes, you read that right – a century of centuries! I remember the day he scored his 100th ton. The entire nation stopped to watch. 51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs. It’s a peak that no one else has climbed. Yet. This record is, in my opinion, the most difficult to break.
🏏 3. First to Score a Double Century in ODIs
February 24, 2010 — I can still hear the roar. Gwalior was on fire. Sachin became the first man on Earth to score a double century in ODIs. He made 200* against South Africa. We were all on our feet.
🏏 4. Played More Than 200 Tests – A Record in Itself
He played 200 Test matches. That’s a journey spanning 24 years. Think about it. A quarter of a century. Still standing, still strong.
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🏏 5. Most Runs in World Cups – 2,278 Runs
No one lights up World Cups like Sachin. Across 6 editions, he was the heartbeat of India’s campaign — and still owns the highest run tally in tournament history.
🏏 6. Averaging Over 40 in 17 out of 19 Years with 3+ Tests
He played more than three Tests in a year 19 times. In 17 of those, his yearly average has been more than 40, and in the other 2, his yearly average was over 55. 1 This showcases his consistent excellence over a long period of time.
🏏 7. Only Player to Have Scored 50+ ODI Fifties – 96 Half-Centuries
People talk about his centuries, but look at his 96 fifties. He gave India a good start or a solid middle-overs anchor — time and time again.
🏏 8. Most Test Centuries – 51
This is a record I’ve watched being built over time. One after the other, century after century, in conditions across the globe. Against every team. On every pitch.
🏏 9. Played More Than Three Tests in a Year – 19 Times
And here’s something that shows his consistency — He played more than 3 Tests in a year 19 times. In 17 of those, his yearly average was over 40. In the other two? Over 55. That’s not just great. That’s otherworldly.
🏏 10. Most ODI Runs in a Calendar Year – 1,894 in 1998
1998 was Sachin’s year. He was a storm. He scored 9 centuries that year and terrorized every bowling attack.
🏏 11. Only Cricketer to Score Over 1,000 ODI Runs in a Calendar Year 7 Times
Year after year, he kept delivering. Seven times, he crossed the 1,000-run mark in ODIs in a single calendar year. That kind of reliability is rare.
🏏 12. Most Man of the Match Awards in ODIs – 62
And that’s just in ODIs! He has a total of 76 Man of the Match awards across formats. That’s how often he carried the team on his shoulders.
🏏 13. Most Man of the Series Awards in ODIs – 15
Not just one good game. He delivered across entire series. Over and over again
💙 Why These Records Matter
Each of these records isn’t just a number. It’s a memory. A moment frozen in time. A reason for millions like me to smile, cheer, and believe.
Even today, whenever I see a young batter play a straight drive, I smile and whisper, “That’s a Sachin shot.”
Happy Birthday, Master. Thank you for being the reason behind my cricket obsession. Your records may be unbeaten, but more importantly, your legacy is eternal.
