Tendulkar ton gives India 2-0 series lead

Sachin Tendulkar`s 43rd one-day international century hoisted India to a 2-0 series lead over New Zealand with a 58-run victory in Christchurch on Sunday.

Exploiting the short boundaries at Lancaster Park,Tendulkar stroked his way to 163 before he was forced to retire hurt after apparently pulling a stomach muscle, though he managed to guide his side to an imposing 392 for four off 50 overs.

In Picture: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates after scoring a century against New Zealand during the third one-day international in Christchurch.

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Text: Reuters

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