World record of first three batsmen from both sides scoring fifties in a one day game
The Rajkot One day game between India and Sri Lanka on 15.12.09, witnessed the world record of first three batsmen from each team scoring fifties – In Indian innings, V Sehwag {146}, SR Tendulkar {69} and MS Dhoni {72} scored fifties. In Sri Lankan innings, WU Tharnanga {67}, TM Dilshan {160} and KC Sangkkara {90} scored fifties