Indian opener Rohit Sharma continued his amazing form as he smashed his fifth century in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). With this Rohit becomes the first batsman to score five centuries in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup. He broke former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara’s record of four centuries in the 2015 edition of the World Cup. Charulata Patel, 87-Year-Old Fan, Attends India vs Sri Lanka CWC 2019 Match Thanks to Virat Kohli (See Pic).

Interestingly, this is also Rohit’s third consecutive century in this World Cup. The right-handed batsman also went past Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan as the leading run-scorer in this World Cup. Rohit now has 647 runs against his name from eight matches. He averages impressive 92.42 in this World Cup and apart from five centuries has one half-century against his name. Rohit Sharma Hilariously Trolls Yuzvendra Chahal on Instagram Ahead of IND vs SL, CWC 2019.

Meanwhile, in chase of 265 Rohit and KL Rahul added 189 for the opening stand. It happens to be the highest opening partnership for India in the World Cup history. Interestingly, Rahul and Rohit bettered their own 180 set against Bangladesh in the last match. After today’s century, Rohit has now joined Sachin Tendulkar on batsman with most centuries in World Cups, which is six. Yuzvendra Chahal Funny Memes All Over Internet After the Spinner Carries Drinks During IND vs SL CWC 2019 Match.

Earlier, Angelo Mathews scored his third ODI century as he helped Sri Lanka score 264 runs. Apart from him, Lahiru Thirimanne scored a half-century as well. India have already booked their place in the semi-finals.

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