Sri Lanka Won Against New Zealand in 2011 World Cup

Kumar Sangakkara 63 ODIs to break the drought of the century goes all the way until June 2008, but after his 11th ODI century (the first World Cup), finally, finally came, it was an immaculately conceived, Silken Stroke and steelly resolve in the same way. And conveniently enough, is in Sri Lanka to win the first game outside the comfort zone of their home grounds.

What has Sangakkara's innings was a memorable context. He had opted for first strike on winning the toss, even if it seemed that could cause rue his decision.

Kiwi bowlers in favor of joint opportunities with a damp track and supported by Fielding and athletics is hardly credible in Mumbai reeling under record high temperatures for this time of year, strangled, of course, jubilant opener Lanka into submission.

So unyielding were the kiwis Upul Tharanga who was run off the last ball of the third over, the combination of the opening of explosives had only managed 13 labored runs.