Amazing Cricket Fact 12: Did you know that Kumar Sangakkara scored four consecutive centuries in One-Day Internationals?
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the most consecutive ODI centuries. He accomplished this milestone in the 2015 Cricket World Cup when he hit four straight ODI centuries. With that, Sangakkara became the first player to score four consecutive centuries in ODIs.
Sangakkara’s record-breaking streak began on February 26, 2015, against Bangladesh, when he scored 105 runs. He then went on to score an unbeaten 117 against England and 104 against Australia, becoming the first batsman in World Cup history to register hundreds in three successive games.
But he didn’t stop there and notched up 124 against Scotland, scoring his fourth successive hundred. This is also the record for the most consecutive centuries in the ODI World Cup.
He hit his fourth century off 86 balls, moving past an elite group of players who had three consecutive tons: Zaheer Abbas, Saeed Anwar, Herschelle Gibbs, AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, and Ross Taylor.
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The fact that Sangakkara accomplished this incredible feat at the age of 37, well past the prime of most cricketers, makes it even more astounding. Sangakkara is largely considered to be one of the finest batters of his generation, and his record-breaking streak demonstrates his extraordinary skill and consistency as a batsman. He is also noted for his stamina, having played for Sri Lanka for more than 15 years and appearing in over 590 international matches.
Sangakkara also became the second batsman behind India’s Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 career runs in ODI cricket on March 8, 2015. He accomplished the feat during the World Cup match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Moreover, he became the first Sri Lankan batter to reach 14,000 runs in ODIs when he scored 14,065 runs in 402 matches (378th innings).
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Kumar Sangakkara’s Consecutive Centuries in ODIs
| Runs (Balls) | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105* (76) | v Bangladesh | Melbourne | 26-Feb-15 |
| 117* (86) | v England | Wellington | 01-Mar-15 |
| 104 (107) | v Australia | Sydney | 08-Mar-15 |
| 124 (95) | v Scotland | Hobart | 11-Mar-15 |
Sangakkara’s achievement is even more astounding when you consider that he accomplished it in the game’s most competitive format. ODI cricket is a high-pressure environment in which it is extremely tough to score centuries on a consistent basis.
Sangakkara was able to accomplish this because he was an expert in his field. He had a thorough understanding of the game and was able to carry out his ideas flawlessly.
Sangakkara’s four hundreds in a row serve as a reminder of his excellence as a batter. He is one of the best ODI batsmen of all time, and his record will be remembered for many years to come.
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ACF 2: Ashwin’s clean sweep against Australia in 2013
ACF 3: When Kapil Dev hit 4 Sixes in a row to avoid the follow-on!
ACF 4: Anil Kumble vs batsmen at nervous 90s
ACF 5: Mohammad Azharuddin holds the World Record of 3 Consecutive Centuries in First Three Tests
ACF 6: When Jasprit Bumrah scored 35 runs off Stuart Broad’s Over in a Test Match
ACF 7: Glenn McGrath Dismissed 104 Batsmen on a Duck in Tests
ACF 8: Glenn McGrath took Wickets on his Last Balls in Test and T20I
ACF 9: The Timeless Test – The Longest Cricket Match that lasted 12 Days
ACF 10: When Mohammad Sami Bowled the Longest Over in Cricket
ACF 11: When Bangladesh Lost 21 Consecutive Test Matches
ACF 12: When Kumar Sangakkara Scored Four Consecutive Centuries in ODI
ACF 13: When Don Bradman Scored 309 Runs in a Single Day of a Test Match
ACF 14: Graeme Smith Converted First 4 Test Centuries to 150+ Scores
ACF 15: When England Declared their Innings on 0/0!
ACF 16: Picking the First 50 ODI Wickets Within a Year of Debut
ACF-17: The Only 3 Players with a Double of 10000 and 500 Wickets in Cricket
ACF 18: When Pakistan Lost by an Innings After Scoring 500+ Runs
ACF 19: All-Rounders with More-than-one Centuries and Five-wicket Hauls at a Single Venue
ACF 20: India Scored 400-plus Totals in 6 Consecutive Test Innings
ACF 21: 4 Batters Who Scored 10000+ Test Runs in a Particular Batting Position
ACF 22: When Aravinda de Silva Scored 2 Unbeaten Centuries in a Test Match
ACF 23: When Vivian Richards became the fastest player to Score 2000 ODI Runs in Australia
ACF 24: Adam Gilchrist Scored All 16 ODI Centuries in Wins
ACF 25: Highest Partnerships by No. 10 and 11 Batters in Test Cricket
ACF 26: When Australia Won 15 Consecutive Matches in ICC Tournaments
