Chasing a target of -401 runs, set by India, South Africa were 192 for the ,loss of 7 wickets in the second one dayer at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior, when reports last came in. Earlier, India won the toss and elected to bat. Sachin Tendulkar has become the first player of the world, who achieved double century in One Day International Cricket. Tendulkar toyed with South Africa's attack under Gwalior's floodlight.He ended unbeaten on exactly 200 after 147 balls. Tendulkar and Dhoni added 101 runs in just 54 balls. M.S.Dhoni was not out on 68 runs. Dinesh Kartik scored 79. Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated Sachin Tendulkar on his achieving the highest score and the first double century in one day international cricket. Terming it a "magnificent achievement", Mr. Singh said that Sachin has led by example and that all Indians are proud of his achievement.
News On AIR | February 24, 2010 9:28 PM
Gwalior ODI: South Africa struggling to chase India's mammoth score of 401 runs