OMGSACHIN: Pictures : Sachin Tendulkar 1st Fifty of IPL 5 (74 Runs From 44 Balls)

Pictures : Sachin Tendulkar 1st Fifty of IPL 5 (74 Runs From 44 Balls)

Tendulkar gave a virtuoso performance while Sharma blazed away from the other end as Mumbai Indians set about chasing a challenging target.The innings was just the kind of effort people expect of a man who has nothing more to achieve and whose main intention should be to entertain.

On Sunday, Tendulkar exhibited that kind of total freedom, playing his strokes without the fear of failure.The game had its twists and turns, nothing bigger than what Ravindra Jadeja provided in the 18th over.

The left-arm spinner turned the game on its head when he produced a double strike, claiming the wickets of Ambati Rayudu and Sharma while conceding just two runs.With 24 needed of 12 balls, it was advantage Chennai, but Smith ensured the hosts -- who also won in Chennai -- had the last laugh.