How Sachin 'accidentally' became ODI opener 30 years ago
Sachin Tendulkar, who had previously participated in 69 one-day internationals (ODIs) and amassed 1758 runs at an average of 30.84, seized the opportunity with gusto, smacking 82 off just 49 balls, hitting 15 fours and two sixes at a strike-rate of 167.35. Chasing 143, India beat New Zealand by 7 wickets, riding on Tendulkar's 82, in the 24th over of the game.