Sachin Tendulkar, 42th test century, against New Zealand

After success in One-day series against the Black Caps, India has started their journey on Test series.  Sachin Tendulkar is playing really well. He has got back his form and batted well. He was kept out from the last ODI due to injury. India is on batting of the first test’s 1^st innings. India won the toss and sent New Zealand to bat first. NZ had to close their 1^st innings just bagged 279 runs. 

Sachin Tendulkar is considered the best batsman in cricket. He has played 156 tests. His total run is 12429 that is highest in Test cricket history. He is also the number one batsman who hits more hundreds in test cricket. 

He has bagged the 42th hundred in his test career. To earn 42th hundred he has to play 168 balls when he hits 15 fours and the strike rate was 59.52. India lead by 52 runs with 5 wickets remaining.