Step into Sharjah, April 1998, when back‑to‑back centuries against Australia turned a tri‑series into legend. Track the sandstorm, the chase math, and the final where India lifted the trophy.
In which year did the ‘Desert Storm’ knocks happen in Sharjah?
1996
1998
1999
1997
Which tri‑series was the event officially called?
Singer Cup
Coca‑Cola Cup
Titan Cup
Pepsi Cup
Which team did Tendulkar score 143 against to secure India’s place in the final?
New Zealand
Australia
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
What was Tendulkar’s score in the final two days later?
119
134
101
126
Where were the ‘Desert Storm’ matches played?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Al Amerat Cricket Ground
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Dubai Sports City
Who was named Player of the Series?
Michael Bevan
Sourav Ganguly
Damien Fleming
Sachin Tendulkar
Which was the third team in the tri‑series besides India and Australia?
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
South Africa
Pakistan
What natural event caused a long interruption in the 22 April match?
Floodlights failure
A sandstorm
Heavy rain
Extreme heat stoppage
Which Australian leg‑spinner was part of the opposition attack in those games?
Stuart MacGill
Adam Zampa
Shane Warne
Brad Hogg
What was the format of the tournament?
Test series
T20I triangular
Tri‑nation ODI series
Bilateral ODI series
Starter
You caught the vibe—now dig into the Sharjah details behind the legend.
Solid
Nice! You know the storm, the scores, and the stakes—tighten a few facts.
Expert!
Elite recall—every twist of the Sharjah tri‑series is second nature to you.
