Group stage (Pool A) — 2003 Cricket World Cup
March 1, 2003 · SuperSport Park, Centurion
Result: INIndia — India won by 6 wickets (26 balls remaining). PAPakistan 273/7 (50 overs), INIndia 276/4 (45.4 overs). March 1, 2003 · SuperSport Park, Centurion.
One of the most famous ODIs in India–Pakistan history. Tendulkar's 98 included the iconic slashed six off Shoaib Akhtar's first ball, over point; he batted through cramp and used Virender Sehwag as a runner from around the 30-over mark. Exact bowling figures for both sides not independently confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 273/7 (50 overs) |
| INIndia (2nd innings) | 276/4 (45.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Saeed Anwar | 101 |
| INIndia | Sachin Tendulkar | 98 (75) |
| INIndia | Yuvraj Singh | 50* |
| INIndia | Rahul Dravid | 44* |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Sachin Tendulkar (India)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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