ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Sanga smashes 4th consecutive ton in WC
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara acknowledges his century during the Cricket World Cup match against Scotland in Hobart March 11, 2015. Photo: Reuters
Kumar Sangakkara created a unique record in Cricket World Cup history as he struck his fourth consecutive hundred in this year's tournament.
Sanga smashed 124 runs from 95 balls (13 fours, four sixes) against Scotland in the 35th match of the World Cup Bellerive Oval in Hobart today.
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Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara takes the long walk back to the pavilion after being dismissed in the World Cup 2015 opening match against New Zealand on February 14, 2015. Photo: ICC
His imperious form has continued from the match against Bangladesh where he scored unbeaten 105.
In the next match against England, he took his team to victory with a classy unbeaten innings of 117.
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara celebrates reaching his century during their Cricket World Cup match against Australia in Sydney, March 8, 2015. Photo: Reuters
He nearly took Sri Lanka home against Australia when he smashed 104 runs during the pulsating chase at Sydney Cricket Ground during the 32nd match of CWC 2015.
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