Tendulkar gets record, but misses hundredMOHALI: Sachin Tendulkar achieved the world record for most runs in test cricket Friday and his 50th half century pushed India to a commanding 311 for 5 wickets at stumps on the first day of the second test.
Tendulkar started the innings needing 15 to overtake former West Indies captain Brian Lara's tally of 11,953 and he did it with a glide to third man from the ball after tea.
His upbeat 88 from 111 balls moved him to 12,027 runs at an average of 54.17.India started the final session chasing a strong partnership after Australia hit back with 3-17 during the middle session to reduce the hosts to 163-4 before tea.
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