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"Sachin's Desert Storm" refers to two remarkable innings played by Sachin Tendulkar during the Coca-Cola Cup in 1998, held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The term specifically alludes to Tendulkar's exceptional batting performances in two matches against Australia, both of which were played under challenging weather conditions due to a desert storm.

In the first match, on April 22, 1998, India faced Australia in a crucial encounter. Australia had set a formidable target of 285 runs. In response, India started poorly and was struggling at 143 for 4 wickets when the desert storm halted play. When play resumed after a delay, India's target was revised to 276 runs in 46 overs due to the interruption. Sachin Tendulkar then played a sensational innings, scoring an unbeaten 143 runs off just 131 balls, leading India to victory with 13 balls to spare. His innings was a masterclass in batting under pressure, skillfully negotiating the Australian bowling attack.

In the second match, on April 24, 1998, India faced Australia again, this time in the final. Australia batted first and scored 284 runs. Chasing a challenging target yet again, India found themselves in trouble at 143 for 4 wickets when another desert storm hit Sharjah. When play resumed, India's target was revised to 276 runs in 46 overs. Once again, Tendulkar rose to the occasion, playing a breathtaking innings of 134 runs off just 131 balls. Despite his heroic effort, India fell short by 26 runs, but Tendulkar's performance left an indelible mark on cricketing history.

These innings by Tendulkar are often referred to as "Desert Storm" because of the adverse weather conditions in which they were played and the sheer brilliance displayed by Tendulkar amidst the chaos of the storms. These performances are regarded as some of the finest in the history of limited-overs cricket and solidified Tendulkar's reputation as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.