Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, two of the most renowned cricketers not just in India but throughout the world of cricket. Both of them are famous for their batting skills. These two cricketers have been compared time and again throughout their careers. They two are currently the only batsman to acquire the milestone of double century in ODI cricket
Sachin Tendulkar made his double century against South Africa in a match held in the city of Gwalior. India won match by 153 runs.In this match, India chose to bat first and made 401/3; Sachin alone made an unbeaten 200. South Africa failed to chase the target and made just 248 before being all out.
Virender Sehwag made his double century against West Indies in a match held in the city of Indore. The match again was won by exactly 153 runs by India. India were again batting first. They made 418/5 with Sehwag contributing 219 before getting caught. West Indies made 265 while losing all their wickets.
Lets look at the details of the double centuries:
Runs Balls Fours Sixes Strike Rate
Sachin Tendulkar 200* 147 25 3 136.05
Virender Sehwag 219 149 25 7 146.97
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| Sachin after his double century |
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| Sehwag after his double century |
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