India were in a tough spot after losing to South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1999 World Cup and needed a win against Kenya to go through to the Super Sixes. Sachin Tendulkar's status as India's talisman was undisputed by then and it was the Little Master who provided inspiration for his team with his 22nd ODI ton.

The knock was an emotional one for Tendulkar. He had not played the previous match against Zimbabwe as he went back home to attend his father Ramesh Tendulkar's funeral. His wife Anjali paid him a visit before the match to break the news to him.