Tendulkar added 153 in 26.2 overs with Sehwag, the highest opening stand in the 2003 tournament, and then 61 with his captain before top edging an attempted paddle sweep within striking distance of his 35th one-day half-century. In the presence of the Tendulkar master-class even the out of form Sehwag found his feet and flourished. With 66, Sehwag spent some valuable time out in the middle and got a much needed confidence boost.