July 04: Sanath Jayasuriya passed 11, 000 runs
On This Day in 2006, Sri Lanka scored 443 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their 50 overs against the Netherlands in the 1st ODI of the series at Amstelveen. It remained the highest team total in ODI matches until England scored 444 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 2016.
On This Day in 2006, Thilakarathne Dilshan made his maiden ODI hundred. He scored an unbeaten 117 runs in 78 balls against the Netherlands.
On This Day in 2006, Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya made his fourth 150+ score in ODI matches. He scored 157 runs in 104 balls against the Netherlands.
On This Day in 2006, Sri Lankan dashing opener Sanath Jayasuriya became the first Sri Lankan and 3rd overall player to pass 11,000 runs in ODI matches. He achieved this milestone in his 354th inning.
