Sehwag’s 175: A Masterclass in Brutality Against Bangladesh

Keywords: Virender Sehwag, Bangladesh, ODI, 175, Masterclass, Brutality, Dhaka, 2010

On February 10th, 2010, the world witnessed a spectacle of pure batting domination. In the second ODI of the series against Bangladesh in Dhaka, Virender Sehwag unleashed a storm of boundaries, decimating the Bangladeshi bowling attack and etching his name into the annals of ODI history.

Sehwag’s 175 runs, scored off a mere 140 balls, were a testament to his raw power and audacious strokeplay. His innings was a whirlwind of sixes and fours, leaving the Bangladeshi fielders gasping for breath. He smashed a record 21 fours and eight sixes, making the Dhaka pitch his personal playground.

Shakib Al Hasan, the then rising star of Bangladesh, found himself helpless against the onslaught. Sehwag’s audacity and aggression left the bowlers demoralized. The Bangladesh attack, struggling to contain his power-hitting, looked like mere spectators as Sehwag relentlessly hammered them into submission.

His innings was not just about hitting boundaries; it was a masterclass in timing and placement. He effortlessly dispatched balls to all corners of the ground, leaving the Bangladeshi bowlers with little room to breathe. His dominance was so complete that he single-handedly propelled India to a mammoth total of 347/6, setting up a comfortable victory.

Sehwag’s 175 remains a record for the highest individual score by an Indian batsman against Bangladesh. This innings was a demonstration of his unparalleled talent and the reason why he was revered as one of the most fearsome batsmen of his generation. It remains a defining moment in his illustrious career, a reminder of his ability to dismantle any bowling attack with his sheer power and artistry.