Tendulkar’s knock came against the strong Pakistan bowling line-up, which featured Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Afridi. Set a target of 274, India’s innings got off to a flying start with Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag adding 50-run partnership for the opening wicket inside six overs.