When India lost despite hundreds by Tendulkar and Ganguly
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly formed a record-breaking opening partnership in ODIs, accumulating 8,227 runs together. Their remarkable chemistry was highlighted in a 2001 ODI against South Africa where both scored hundreds, but India still lost despite their efforts. Tendulkar's technical brilliance and flair meshed well with Ganguly's aggression, especially against spin and in off-side play.