Sachin Tendulkar Records – Almost No One Knows About

Sachin Tendulkar Records are the most talked about thing for us 90s kids, we have grownup with them, often collecting newspaper clippings, articles and posters of them. Those were not the days of information on finger tips, we actually make an effort for know about them, memorising as much as we can and boast about that knowledge with friends and cousins.

Sachin, often hailed as the “God of Cricket,” not only left a mark with his awe-inspiring centuries and cricketing milestones but also boasts a treasure trove of lesser-known, unique records that showcase his unparalleled brilliance. Sachin showcased his exceptional fielding skills by holding the record for the most number of catches by a non-wicketkeeper or his batting skills holds the record for the most runs in a single calendar year in ODIs, amassing a staggering 1,894 runs in 1998.

As Brian Lara once said, “Sachin Tendulkar is to cricket what Muhammad Ali is to boxing and Michael Jordan is to basketball”. Everybody knows about the brilliance of the God and the various well known batting records he made. But, his brilliance wasn’t confined to those.

10 Lesser Known Unique Sachin Tendulkar Records

As we celebrate the cricketing icon, it’s these lesser-known Sachin Tendulkar records that add fascinating layers to the narrative, showcasing not just his run-scoring prowess but his enduring passion and unmatched contributions to the sport. Here are 10 lesser know unique Sachin Tendulkar Records, and, not all of them are for his batting!

1. Bowling in the last over of ODI

Sachin is the only cricketer to have twice defended 6 or fewer runs in the final over of an ODI match. He defended six runs in the final over against South Africa in a match in 1993. He repeated the feat against Australia in the year 1997.

2. Youngest wicket taker

Sachin became the youngest Indian to take an ODI wicket when he dismissed Roshan Mahanama in December 1990. He was 17 years and 224 days old.

3. Youngest to take 4-fer in ODI

Sachin became the youngest Indian to take a 4-fer in an ODI at 18 years 181 days old.

4. Most ODI 4-fers

Sachin holds the record of most ODI 4-fers by an Indian. He did it 6 times. Next on the list are Anil Kumble and Ravindra Jadega tied at 5 each.

5. Test tons with a 6

Tendulkar is the only batsman to have reached 6 Test 100s with a six.

6. Ton Master from a young age

He score 5 international 100s before turning 20 years of age. The 5 scores were 119* against England,148* against Australia,114 against Australia, 111 against SA, and 165 against England. 4 of these came away from home.

He also hit his 5th away 100 before turning 20 years age. This is one of those things which might never be emulated ever.

7. Fitness and dedication freak

Sachin holds the record of playing most consecutive matches in the history of the game. He played in 239 (54 test 185 ODI) matches without missing a single game for 8 years from 25th April 1990 to 24th April 1998.

8. Big 100s

Sachin also holds the record of the highest number of 150+ scores in Test cricket, scoring big hundreds in 20 occasions in his career.

9. Lone fighter and team man

Most of his career, Sachin was the only reliable and consistent batsman India had. He took up the role of the top order batter, middle overs consolidator and was also expected to finish games. But he never shied away and always played according to what would be best for the team and not his milestones.

Tendulkar has been dismissed in the 90s the most times in cricket. He was dismissed 17 times in the nervous 90s in ODI cricket, whereas, in Tests, he was dismissed on 10 occasions.

10. Traveller

He holds the record for most stadium appearances. In ODI cricket, Sachin has played on 90 different grounds across the world.