1. Picking 4 wickets in 4 balls against South Africa in World Cup 2007

Lasith Malinga achieved the milestone of picking 4 wickets off 4 balls during Super Eight match against South Africa at Providence Stadium, Guyana on 28th March 2007.
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayewardene won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disappointing batting performance by the Lankan side as were bowled out for 209 in 49.3 overs. Dilshan (58) and Russell Arnold were the top scorers for Sri Lanka.

South Africa was cruising at one stage at 206 for 5. Lasith Malinga dismissed Shaun Pollock, Andrew Hall in the 45th over. In the 47th over, he dismissed Jacques Kallis to pick up a hattrick and then dismissed Ntini to give Sri Lanka hopes of winning the match. South Africa held their nerves and won the match by 1 wicket with 10 balls to spare. Lasith Malinga was awarded the joint man of the match with Charl Langeveldt.