Records aplenty for a great Indian, Sachin Tendulkar

The little master who invariably breaks a new record almost every time he makes an international appearance, made history on Sunday by becoming the first batsman to appear in 400 innings in one-day internationals during the MCG ODI against Australia.

He also became the first Indian to aggregate 1,000 runs in Australia. After his 44-run-knock in India's five-wicket win, he has a tally of 1,038 runs, scored at an average of 34.60 in 33 ODIs, including eight half-centuries.

More records were showering for the great batsman during the course of his 54-ball innings, when he emerged the first-ever batsman to amass 2,500 runs against one specific opponent, Australia, in ODIs. He achieved that feat when he reached 29. At the end of his knock, his aggregate reached 2,515 (average 44.91) in 56 matches against Australia.

There was a milestone for the team as well – the win on Sunday helped India establish a record for appearing in most number of ODIs, eclipsing Pakistan's tally of 674.

Australia's total of 159 off 43.1 overs on Sunday is their second lowest score against India at the MCG. The lowest at this venue is 142 off 42.1 overs. Australia's 159 is the lowest by any side batting first in 20 ODIs at the MCG.

Michael Hussey registered his first half-century against India, and his 11th overall. His 65 not out off 88 balls is his highest at the MCG, eclipsing his 17 against England registered last year.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with five dismissals (4 catches, 1 stumping) has equalled the Indian wicket-keeping feat in Australia, held by Sadanand Viswanath (3 catches, 2 stumpings) against England during the World Championship of Cricket Feb 26, 1985.