Follow how a teen prodigy became a reliable first-class run-maker for Mumbai. These questions revisit seasons, totals, and competitions that cemented his regular spot.
How many Ranji Trophy runs did Tendulkar score for Mumbai (Bombay) across his career?
3,987
3,512
4,281
4,801
Which statement about Tendulkar’s first Ranji season (1988–89) is accurate?
He made a double-century on debut.
He was in the squad but did not play a match.
He captained Bombay that season.
He topped Bombay’s scoring charts with 583 runs.
Ranji, Duleep and Irani Trophy matches are classified as what?
First-class cricket
Friendly matches
Twenty20 cricket
List A cricket
Which city-based state team did Tendulkar represent in India’s domestic circuit?
Delhi
Bombay/Mumbai
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
What was Tendulkar’s score on Irani Trophy debut against Delhi (1989–90)?
96
121*
103*
140
What was Tendulkar’s score on Duleep Trophy debut (1989–90)?
140
103*
96
121*
Which team did Sachin Tendulkar score his Ranji Trophy debut century against in December 1988?
Gujarat
Delhi
Haryana
Baroda
In his Duleep Trophy debut, which zonal side did Tendulkar represent?
East Zone
West Zone
North Zone
South Zone
On Irani Trophy debut, which composite side did Tendulkar play for?
West Zone
Board President’s XI
Rest of India
Mumbai
Tendulkar is the only player to score centuries on debut in which trio of tournaments?
Ranji, Deodhar and Vijay Hazare Trophies
Ranji, Vijay Merchant and Cooch Behar Trophies
Deodhar, Challenger and NKP Salve Trophies
Ranji, Duleep and Irani Trophies
Starter
You’re warming up—revisit Sachin’s early domestic milestones and try again.
Solid
Good grasp of Tendulkar’s formative years—tighten the fine details.
Expert!
Outstanding—your knowledge of Sachin’s early path is top tier.
