Mahela Jayawardene Joins T20 Century-makers

Guyana: Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene became only the fourth batsman to score a Twenty20 international century when he made 100 against Zimbabwe on Monday.

The veteran batsman's century, made off 63 balls, was the cornerstone of a total of 173/7 in the first innings of a World Twenty20 Group B match Sri Lanka must win to qualify for the second round after losing the tournament opener against New Zealand.

Jayawardene's hundred came just a day after India batsman Suresh Raina scored 101 in a World Twenty20 group match against South Africa in Saint Lucia.

Only West Indies' Chris Gayle and New Zealand's Brendon McCullum had previously scored hundreds at this level.

Twenty20 international century-makers
117 Chris Gayle WIS v RSA, Johannesburg, September 11 2007 (World T20)
116* Brendon McCullum NZL v AUS, Christchurch, February 28 2010
101 Suresh Raina IND v RSA, Gros Islet, May 02 2010 (World T20)
100 Mahela Jayawardene SRI v ZIM, Providence, May 03 2010 (World T20)

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - 58th Match 4th T20I - Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - May 10, 12:00 GMT 59th Match - Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings - May 10, 14:00 GMT 57th Match - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants at Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 wickets (with 62 balls remaining) 56th Match - Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals at New Delhi Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs

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