Today marks the 49th birthday of arguably the greatest batter to ever grace the game, Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from international cricketer, Tendulkar also marked his presence in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL). Though the maestro only participated in the first six seasons of IPL towards the fag end of his career, Sachin made the league his own in that short period.

The highlight of his IPL career was the 2010 season where he captained Mumbai Indians and took them to the final almost single-handedly. Not to mention, he also won the Orange Cap in the same edition. But while Sachin&#8217;s accumulation of runs in IPL is well understood, what is less focused upon is the explosive side that he displayed in IPL. So today on his birthday, we take a look at 4 innings where the Master took bowlers to the cleaners.

4 most explosive innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL

1. MI vs RCB &#8211; 40 off 24 balls (2011)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633204" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-2.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar (2)" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633204" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The 2nd qualifier of IPL 2011 saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) go up against each other for a spot in the final. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/in-prep-for-next-year-chris-gayle-sweats-it-out-in-the-gym-to-play-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, then at the peak of his powers, along with a 20-year-old Mayank Agarwal, gave RCB a massive head-start.

In reply to RCB&#8217;s formidable score of 185 on a sluggish pitch, Mumbai needed to get off to a blistering start. Sachin Tendulkar ensured they got the same. Striking at 166.6 with seven fours, Sachin scored 40 off just 24 to keep Mumbai in the chase.

But once the Little Master departed, MI crumbled under the pressure of the steep chase, falling well short of the chase. Thus would mean that RCB would reach their second IPL final (only to lose once again), and Mumbai Indians&#8217; and Sachin&#8217;s wait for an IPL title would continue for then.

2. MI vs CSK &#8211; 74 off 44 balls (2012)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633202" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633202" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

In the second &#8216;El Classico&#8217; of the fifth season of IPL, the big man came to the fore. Facing a steep chase of 174 against Chennai Super Kings, the &#8216;Paltan&#8217; required a masterclass from their marquee player, and Sachin Tendulkar did not disappoint.

After the fall of his opening partner James Franklin, Tendulkar partnered with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jos-buttler-names-indian-skipper-rohit-sharma-and-sir-viv-richards-as-his-dream-openers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> and stitched a 100+ partnership in quick time. With 11 fours and a huge six over fine leg, Sachin seemed in his element as he and Rohit went after the Chennai total with a vengeance.

However, the match is more remembered for last-over heroics from Dwayne Smith, who smacked a six and two fours to chase down 14 from the last three balls. However, the contribution from the Master Blaster was as pivotal to the chase, if not more.

3. MI vs KKR &#8211; 48 off 28 balls (2013)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633201" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-4.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633201" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

For one of the last times ever on a cricket field, Sachin took on the bowlers as he used to in the early parts of his career. It was the third last time we would see him batting in the IPL, and certainly, the last time unleashing himself on the IPL stage.

Sachin smashed eight fours in this short but mightily effective burst. But what is most memorable from this match is the thrashing Ryan McLaren received at the hands of the maestro. Sachin took on the South African to the cleaners in the fourth over of the innings, hitting him for five consecutive fours.

With Dwayne Smith by his company at the other end, Sachin blasted off and made the hard-hitting West Indian look rather snail-paced in comparison. The innings and the resulting win proved crucial for Mumbai Indians to qualify for the playoffs. Mumbai eventually won the title this time, thus fulfilling the last cherished dream of the great man.

4. MI vs DD &#8211; 63 off 32 balls (2010)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

This is unarguably the most brutal innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL history, where his strike rate touched the vicinity of 200. With telling contributions from Saurabh Tiwary and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ambati-rayudus-catch-off-ravindra-jadejas-bowling-reminded-me-of-ricky-ponting-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a>, Tendulkar&#8217;s innings took Mumbai Indians to a huge total of 218.

Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals), in red-hot form at the moment, were shell-shocked at the unexpected onslaught, and never recovered from the same. Hitting 11 fours in 32 balls, Sachin laid the foundation for a huge total, and his teammates ensured that was what they got.

Delhi were never really in the chase, losing ever-dependable Gautam Gambhir to injury for the match. In the end, Mumbai Indians won with a comfortable margin, the win contributing towards them topping the table at the end of the season, with 10 wins from 14 matches. If anything, IPL 2010 was the season of Sachin Tendulkar, as he became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap. However, the eventual dream of winning the prestigious league was shattered by MS Dhoni&#8217;s CSK in the final.

Written by Amritanshu Airy

Today marks the 49th birthday of arguably the greatest batter to ever grace the game, Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from international cricketer, Tendulkar also marked his presence in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL). Though the maestro only participated in the first six seasons of IPL towards the fag end of his career, Sachin made the league his own in that short period.
The highlight of his IPL career was the 2010 season where he captained Mumbai Indians and took them to the final almost single-handedly. Not to mention, he also won the Orange Cap in the same edition. But while Sachin’s accumulation of runs in IPL is well understood, what is less focused upon is the explosive side that he displayed in IPL. So today on his birthday, we take a look at 4 innings where the Master took bowlers to the cleaners.
<h3>4 most explosive innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL</h3>
<h3>1. MI vs RCB – 40 off 24 balls (2011)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633204" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633204" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-633204" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-2.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar (2)" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633204" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The 2nd qualifier of IPL 2011 saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) go up against each other for a spot in the final. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/in-prep-for-next-year-chris-gayle-sweats-it-out-in-the-gym-to-play-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, then at the peak of his powers, along with a 20-year-old Mayank Agarwal, gave RCB a massive head-start.
In reply to RCB’s formidable score of 185 on a sluggish pitch, Mumbai needed to get off to a blistering start. Sachin Tendulkar ensured they got the same. Striking at 166.6 with seven fours, Sachin scored 40 off just 24 to keep Mumbai in the chase.
But once the Little Master departed, MI crumbled under the pressure of the steep chase, falling well short of the chase. Thus would mean that RCB would reach their second IPL final (only to lose once again), and Mumbai Indians’ and Sachin’s wait for an IPL title would continue for then.

<h3>2. MI vs CSK – 74 off 44 balls (2012)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633202" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633202" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-633202" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633202" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
In the second ‘El Classico’ of the fifth season of IPL, the big man came to the fore. Facing a steep chase of 174 against Chennai Super Kings, the ‘Paltan’ required a masterclass from their marquee player, and Sachin Tendulkar did not disappoint.
After the fall of his opening partner James Franklin, Tendulkar partnered with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jos-buttler-names-indian-skipper-rohit-sharma-and-sir-viv-richards-as-his-dream-openers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> and stitched a 100+ partnership in quick time. With 11 fours and a huge six over fine leg, Sachin seemed in his element as he and Rohit went after the Chennai total with a vengeance.
However, the match is more remembered for last-over heroics from Dwayne Smith, who smacked a six and two fours to chase down 14 from the last three balls. However, the contribution from the Master Blaster was as pivotal to the chase, if not more.

<h3>3. MI vs KKR – 48 off 28 balls (2013)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633201" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633201" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-633201" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-4.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633201" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
For one of the last times ever on a cricket field, Sachin took on the bowlers as he used to in the early parts of his career. It was the third last time we would see him batting in the IPL, and certainly, the last time unleashing himself on the IPL stage.
Sachin smashed eight fours in this short but mightily effective burst. But what is most memorable from this match is the thrashing Ryan McLaren received at the hands of the maestro. Sachin took on the South African to the cleaners in the fourth over of the innings, hitting him for five consecutive fours.
With Dwayne Smith by his company at the other end, Sachin blasted off and made the hard-hitting West Indian look rather snail-paced in comparison. The innings and the resulting win proved crucial for Mumbai Indians to qualify for the playoffs. Mumbai eventually won the title this time, thus fulfilling the last cherished dream of the great man.

<h3>4. MI vs DD – 63 off 32 balls (2010)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633203" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
This is unarguably the most brutal innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL history, where his strike rate touched the vicinity of 200. With telling contributions from Saurabh Tiwary and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ambati-rayudus-catch-off-ravindra-jadejas-bowling-reminded-me-of-ricky-ponting-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a>, Tendulkar’s innings took Mumbai Indians to a huge total of 218.
Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals), in red-hot form at the moment, were shell-shocked at the unexpected onslaught, and never recovered from the same. Hitting 11 fours in 32 balls, Sachin laid the foundation for a huge total, and his teammates ensured that was what they got.
Delhi were never really in the chase, losing ever-dependable Gautam Gambhir to injury for the match. In the end, Mumbai Indians won with a comfortable margin, the win contributing towards them topping the table at the end of the season, with 10 wins from 14 matches. If anything, IPL 2010 was the season of Sachin Tendulkar, as he became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap. However, the eventual dream of winning the prestigious league was shattered by MS Dhoni’s CSK in the final.
Written by Amritanshu Airy

Today marks the 49th birthday of arguably the greatest batter to ever grace the game, Sachin Tendulkar. Apart from international cricketer, Tendulkar also marked his presence in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL). Though the maestro only participated in the first six seasons of IPL towards the fag end of his career, Sachin made the league his own in that short period.
The highlight of his IPL career was the 2010 season where he captained Mumbai Indians and took them to the final almost single-handedly. Not to mention, he also won the Orange Cap in the same edition. But while Sachin&#8217;s accumulation of runs in IPL is well understood, what is less focused upon is the explosive side that he displayed in IPL. So today on his birthday, we take a look at 4 innings where the Master took bowlers to the cleaners.
<h3>4 most explosive innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL</h3>
<h3>1. MI vs RCB &#8211; 40 off 24 balls (2011)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633204" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633204" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633204" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-2.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar (2)" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633204" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The 2nd qualifier of IPL 2011 saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) go up against each other for a spot in the final. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/in-prep-for-next-year-chris-gayle-sweats-it-out-in-the-gym-to-play-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, then at the peak of his powers, along with a 20-year-old Mayank Agarwal, gave RCB a massive head-start.
In reply to RCB&#8217;s formidable score of 185 on a sluggish pitch, Mumbai needed to get off to a blistering start. Sachin Tendulkar ensured they got the same. Striking at 166.6 with seven fours, Sachin scored 40 off just 24 to keep Mumbai in the chase.
But once the Little Master departed, MI crumbled under the pressure of the steep chase, falling well short of the chase. Thus would mean that RCB would reach their second IPL final (only to lose once again), and Mumbai Indians&#8217; and Sachin&#8217;s wait for an IPL title would continue for then.

<h3>2. MI vs CSK &#8211; 74 off 44 balls (2012)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633202" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633202" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633202" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633202" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
In the second &#8216;El Classico&#8217; of the fifth season of IPL, the big man came to the fore. Facing a steep chase of 174 against Chennai Super Kings, the &#8216;Paltan&#8217; required a masterclass from their marquee player, and Sachin Tendulkar did not disappoint.
After the fall of his opening partner James Franklin, Tendulkar partnered with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jos-buttler-names-indian-skipper-rohit-sharma-and-sir-viv-richards-as-his-dream-openers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> and stitched a 100+ partnership in quick time. With 11 fours and a huge six over fine leg, Sachin seemed in his element as he and Rohit went after the Chennai total with a vengeance.
However, the match is more remembered for last-over heroics from Dwayne Smith, who smacked a six and two fours to chase down 14 from the last three balls. However, the contribution from the Master Blaster was as pivotal to the chase, if not more.

<h3>3. MI vs KKR &#8211; 48 off 28 balls (2013)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633201" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633201" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633201" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-4.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633201" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
For one of the last times ever on a cricket field, Sachin took on the bowlers as he used to in the early parts of his career. It was the third last time we would see him batting in the IPL, and certainly, the last time unleashing himself on the IPL stage.
Sachin smashed eight fours in this short but mightily effective burst. But what is most memorable from this match is the thrashing Ryan McLaren received at the hands of the maestro. Sachin took on the South African to the cleaners in the fourth over of the innings, hitting him for five consecutive fours.
With Dwayne Smith by his company at the other end, Sachin blasted off and made the hard-hitting West Indian look rather snail-paced in comparison. The innings and the resulting win proved crucial for Mumbai Indians to qualify for the playoffs. Mumbai eventually won the title this time, thus fulfilling the last cherished dream of the great man.

<h3>4. MI vs DD &#8211; 63 off 32 balls (2010)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_633203" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-633203" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-633203" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1-1.jpg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-633203" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
This is unarguably the most brutal innings by Sachin Tendulkar in IPL history, where his strike rate touched the vicinity of 200. With telling contributions from Saurabh Tiwary and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ambati-rayudus-catch-off-ravindra-jadejas-bowling-reminded-me-of-ricky-ponting-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a>, Tendulkar&#8217;s innings took Mumbai Indians to a huge total of 218.
Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals), in red-hot form at the moment, were shell-shocked at the unexpected onslaught, and never recovered from the same. Hitting 11 fours in 32 balls, Sachin laid the foundation for a huge total, and his teammates ensured that was what they got.
Delhi were never really in the chase, losing ever-dependable Gautam Gambhir to injury for the match. In the end, Mumbai Indians won with a comfortable margin, the win contributing towards them topping the table at the end of the season, with 10 wins from 14 matches. If anything, IPL 2010 was the season of Sachin Tendulkar, as he became the first Indian to win the Orange Cap. However, the eventual dream of winning the prestigious league was shattered by MS Dhoni&#8217;s CSK in the final.
Written by Amritanshu Airy

Sachin Tendulkar played his last IPL match in 2013

4 Sachin Tendulkar innings with highest strike rates in the history of Indian Premier League (minimum 20 balls faced).