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mediumWhich bowler became the first in international cricket history to take four wickets in four consecutive balls, achieving the feat at Providence Stadium, Guyana during the 2007 World Cup?
✓Lasith Malinga
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CWasim Akram
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Answer Explanation
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga took four wickets in four consecutive balls against South Africa at Providence Stadium in the 2007 World Cup, a first in international cricket.
Lasith Malinga in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 30 | 275 | 11.5 | 64 | 101 | 5/50 |
| ODI | 226 | 567 | 6.8 | 56 | 338 | 6/38 |
| T20I | 84 | 136 | 6.5 | 27 | 107 | 5/6 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Lasith Malinga profile
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