Hobart: Kumar Sangakkara scored an unprecedented fourth consecutive century to set Sri Lanka on course for a 148-run victory over Scotland at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old Sangakkara, caught behind for 124 off 95 balls, became the first batsman to score hundreds in four successive one-day internationals. In the last 13 days, he’s posted unbeaten centuries in wins over Bangladesh and England, and was out for 104 in Sunday’s loss to Australia.
Together with Tillakaratne Dilshan, whose 104 was his second ton of the tournament, their 195-run, second-wicket partnership founded Sri Lanka’s 363-9 total.
It was their 20th century partnership, second best in ODI history.
“It is a great experience to play with Kumar,” Dilshan said. “I hope we can continue to bat as long as possible together, and keep on producing the big partnerships.”