Sachin Tendulkar announced his return to international cricket with a superb 93 as India posted 350 for 6 in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at the VCA stadium, in Nagpur, on Tuesday.
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Playing his first international match in over six months following an injury lay-off, Tendulkar laid the foundation for the huge total along with Irfan Pathan (83), before Rahul Dravid took charge, scoring a 63-ball unbeaten 85.
Tendulkar's 96-ball effort was studded with two sixes and nine fours.
India registered its highest ever total at the venue, overhauling New Zealand's earlier mark of 348 for 8 against the hosts in 1995-96.
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