July 28, 2010 – India, the number one test team in the world was playing against Sri Lanka and were in trouble when the master came to pitch. Having lost the first match, the number one spot was at risk but when it comes to the Cricket God- Sachin, you can be rest assured. He started off cautiously and kept on playing with utmost concentration and raised his 50. Raina along with Sachin then steadied India’s inning and before day’s end, Sachin scored his 48th test century. The duo ended day three with the score of 382/4.( S Tendulkar:108 not out, S Raina:66 not out)

Resuming at the overnight score of 108, Sachin kept his cool and despite facing some problems due to good bowling by Lankan batsmen continued to score runs. He completed his 5th double ton, the first against Sri Lanka. His innings of 203 (23 fours 1 six) saved the match for India and now this match seems to be ending in a draw.

India will take on Lanka in the third match and had to win that match in order to level the series as they have already lost the first match in Galle.