Sachin already the highest run getter in ODI’s with 17,598 runs from 442 matches,  followed by Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasurya (13,428) and Australia’s Ricky Pointing (12,731) set a new milestone by hitting a double century in the 2nd ODI match which was being played between Indian & South Africa. His double century is the first in 39 years of ODI’s, including the 60 overs a side matches.

Sachin set this new record by overtaking the following records:

  • Charles Coventary (Zimbabwe) 194 Vs Bangladesh
  • Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) 194 Vs India
  • Vivian Richards (West Indies) 189 n.o Vs England
  • Sanath Jayasurya (Sri Lanka) 189 Vs India