Rohit Sharma first man to five World Cup centuries as India top standings ahead of semifinals

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Sat, 2019-07-06 17:52

HEADINGLEY, Leeds: Rohit Sharma became the first player to hit five hundreds in a single Cricket World Cup as India thrashed Sri Lanka to go top of the group standings on Saturday.
Sharma's 103 from 94 balls in India's successful chase of 265 separated him from Kumar Sangakkara's record four hundreds in 2015.
Sharma and KL Rahul, who made 111, his first hundred of this tournament, combined in an opening stand of 189 in 31 overs to propel India's charge.