With more than 600 runs scored in the day, there were bound to be centuries galore and that's what showed by in prominence at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
First India's batting maestro added another feather to his cap by becoming the only batsman to score five centuries in World Cups.
And the way he scored it deserves a standing ovation. Initially, he took his time at the crease, got into the groove and then let loose a flurry of strokes. The end result was a fast-paced ton.
Sitting on 98 at the end of the 24th over Tendulkar hit a four on the first ball of the next over off Tim Bresnan to complete his century which came off 103 balls.
Tendulkar went on to score 120 off 115 ball decorating his innings with 10 fours and five over the fence shots.
Then it was the opposition captain Adnrew Strauss to show his batting prowess. He too completed his century to help England put 338 on board - the same number of runs as India's. The end result - a tied match
Still, the most important part was played by India paceman Zaheer Khan. First he broke Strauss-Ian Bell partnership by scalping Bell and then claimed Strauss as well to bring India back in the game. This in a way was a turning point of the game.
Man-of-the-Match
England captain Andrew Strauss piped India's Sachin Tendulakr for the Man-of-the-Match award.
Not only did he bat superbly under pressure but helped his team sail past a massive 339-run target - the highest successful chase by a team in World Cup history.
First India's batting maestro added another feather to his cap by becoming the only batsman to score five centuries in World Cups.
And the way he scored it deserves a standing ovation. Initially, he took his time at the crease, got into the groove and then let loose a flurry of strokes. The end result was a fast-paced ton.
Sitting on 98 at the end of the 24th over Tendulkar hit a four on the first ball of the next over off Tim Bresnan to complete his century which came off 103 balls.
Tendulkar went on to score 120 off 115 ball decorating his innings with 10 fours and five over the fence shots.
Then it was the opposition captain Adnrew Strauss to show his batting prowess. He too completed his century to help England put 338 on board - the same number of runs as India's. The end result - a tied match
Still, the most important part was played by India paceman Zaheer Khan. First he broke Strauss-Ian Bell partnership by scalping Bell and then claimed Strauss as well to bring India back in the game. This in a way was a turning point of the game.
Man-of-the-Match
England captain Andrew Strauss piped India's Sachin Tendulakr for the Man-of-the-Match award.
Not only did he bat superbly under pressure but helped his team sail past a massive 339-run target - the highest successful chase by a team in World Cup history.
