Exactly a decade and a half ago, during the 25th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 between India and Namibia, Sachin Tendulkar scored his 34th ODI century in a ‘Man of the Match’ performance at Pietermaritzburg.

Deon Kotze, the then Namibian captain, had won the toss and chose to field. His decision had a detrimental effect on his team for Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly scored individual centuries to bolster India’s progress.

Tendulkar and Ganguly shared a 244-run stand for the second wicket as India scored 311-2 in 50 overs. Tendulkar ended up scoring 152 (151) with the help of 18 fours. Ganguly remained unbeaten on 112 (119). His innings comprised of six fours & four sixes. With bowling figures of 10-1-53-2, Rudi van Vuuren was the pick of the Namibian bowlers.

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The Indian bowlers did not give the opposition batsmen any chance of chasing the target as Nambia were bundled out on 130 in 42.3 overs. Opener Jan-Berrie Burger top-scored with 29 (30) with the help of four fours and a six. With bowling figures of 4.3-2-6-4, Yuvraj Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers.

Watch the video of Tendulkar’s innings: