Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday became the first batsman in the world to score four consecutive centuries in the World Cup 2015.

He accomplished this achievement against Scotland on Wednesday at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The Hindu reported.

Dilshan was out for 104. Sri Lanka, who have qualified for the quarterfinals, were aiming for a third place in Pool A.

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Lahiru Thirimanne, Tilakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews (capt), Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Perera, Thisara Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga.

Scotland Playing XI: Kyle Coetzer, Calum MacLeod, Freddie Coleman, Matt Machan, Preston Mommsen (capt), Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (wk), Josh Davey, Michael Leask, Alasdair Evans, Rob Taylor.