Milestones in ODIs that were first achieved by Sachin Tendulkar

3. Tendulkar was the first batsman to score over 3,000 runs against an opponent

With 3077 runs against the mighty Australians, Sachin became the first cricketer to hit 3,000 runs in ODIs against the same opposition. The maestro has hit 9 centuries and 15 half centuries against the team from down under. Till now he remains the only player to do so against the Aussies. Since then he has also done this against Sri Lanka (3,113 runs).