On January 14, 1998, Sachin Tendulkar delivered a match-winning all-round performance against Pakistan in the first final of the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup in Dhaka. He took three crucial wickets for 45 runs with his off-spinners and leg-cutters, helping to restrict Pakistan to 212/8 in 46 overs. In the chase, Tendulkar scored a rapid 95 off 78 balls, including six fours and five sixes, guiding India to victory.