Sachin fails to break Lara's record by just 15 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar misses the test record of Brian Lara by just 15 runs he was out at 49.

Today all eyes were on Tendulkar who was aiming to break the record.

Tendulkar have the record of the most one-day international runs with 16,361.

Lara have scored 11.953 runs from 131 tests, while Tendulkar have 11.939 runs in 151 tests.

Lara have appreciated Sachin Tendulkar, who just needs 77 runs away from Lara's record.

Today Ponting's real contest was ultimately with 35-year old Indian batting maestro.

The little master was in good form, except for a flashy shot which sailed over both wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and slip fielder Matthew Hayden mid-way through his innings.

Now the game have headed toward Draw.