Brendan Taylor sets ODI record against Australia in Harare
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Brendan Taylor has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the longest career in men's ODI history after appearing in the first ODI against Australia in Harare on September 15, 2026. Taylor's ODI journey now spans 22 years and four months, compared to Tendulkar's 22 years and three months. Despite this milestone, Tendulkar retains the records for most ODI runs and appearances. Taylor, who retired in 2021 and returned after a ban, aims to help Zimbabwe's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia won the toss and opted to bat in their first one-day international in Zimbabwe in 12 years.
- •Brendan Taylor's ODI career lasts 22 years and four months.
- •He surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 22 years and three months.
- •Tendulkar holds the record for most ODI runs and matches.
- •Taylor returned from retirement to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
- •Australia won the toss and chose to bat in Zimbabwe.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Zimbabwe veteran breaks Tendulkar ODI world record against Australia in Harare
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record broken: Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor makes history vs Australia
"Zimbabwe cricketer Brendan Taylor has set a new ODI world record in the opening match of the current series against Australia, breaking an epic mark held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar since 2012.
"Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, whose ODI career lasted 22 years and three months before he retired from the format in 2012.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:09 AMZimbabwe veteran breaks Tendulkar ODI world record against Australia in Harare
Zimbabwe cricketer Brendan Taylor has set a new ODI world record in the opening match of the current series against Australia, breaking an epic mark held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar since 2012.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:28 PMSachin Tendulkar's ODI record broken: Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor makes history vs Australia
Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, whose ODI career lasted 22 years and three months before he retired from the format in 2012.
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