On a placid pitch that did not assist the pace bowlers by any means, Tendulkar got into the act straightaway, pulling McGrath for a huge six. He later nonchalantly swung McGrath into the mid-wicket fence for a four. Runs flowed from the little master's blade and had McGrath shaking his head in utter disbelief. Tendulkar pulled a short-pitched delivery from Damien Fleming in the air, straight to Daren Lehmann positioned at mid-wicket and the Aussies rejoiced after picking up the most valuable wicket. Tendulkar made 32 off 29 balls, which included six powerfully struck fours and a six.