New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Sri Lanka ensured their place in the quarterfinals of the Cricket World Cup 2015 after they defeated England by nine wickets on Sunday at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara arrived on the pitch after Dilshan's dismissal and took Sri Lanka to victory over England. The former skipper was in splendid form as he knocked a blistering 117 off just 86 deliveries, which included 11 fours and two sixes. He was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive unbeaten innings. This is Sri Lanka's third win out of four matches in the 2015 World Cup so far.