On February 24, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score a double hundred in ODIs

Update: 2014-02-24 09:24 GMT

Playing his trademark upper cut. The peerless Sachin Tendulkar dominated the South African attack throughout his stay at the crease. Even the lethal Dale Steyn had no answers to counter the free-flowing maestro.

"First man to score a double hundred and it is the superman from India, " exclaimed an elated Ravi Shastri. India went on to the game and sealed the 3 match ODI series.

The splendid 200-run knock included 25 fours and 3 sixes. On his way to double hundred, Tednulkar was partnered by Sehwag, Dinesh Karthik, Yusuf Pathan and MS Dhoni

In the 50th over of India's inning, Tendulkar brought up his double hundred with a dab towards point. The commentators went gaga, the dressing room was up on its feet and the noise of the crowd cracked the rooftop. 

While he was ruthless against Dale Steyn and other South African bowlers, he, like always acknowledged the crowd and thanked God and his father after reaching 100.

On February 24, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score a double hundred in ODIs

On February 24, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score a double hundred in ODIs

On February 24, 2010, Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score a double hundred in ODIs

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