11.   This disappointment quickly faded as two successive century partnerships gave the Sri Lankan innings a solid base.

12.   Mark Greatbatch earlier completed his second successive century in two matches.

13.   Mark Waugh appeared surprised when told he was the first person to get two successive World Cup centuries.

14.   Saeed Anwar hit a second successive century as Pakistan crushed world champions Sri Lanka by eight wickets to enter the Champions Trophy final here on Tuesday.

15.   Sanjeewa Ranatunga earned his second successive century as Sri Lanka held out for a draw in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Monday.