Oct 26, 2023
Glenn Maxwell set a new ODI World Cup record by smashing the fastest century in just 40 balls, outpacing Aiden Markram's previous record. He scored 106 runs in 44 balls against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
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Aiden Markram achieved the second-fastest century in ICC ODI World Cup history during the 2023 tournament, taking 49 balls to score 106 runs against Sri Lanka. His outstanding innings were complemented by centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen.
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Kevin O'Brien's historic century in the 2011 World Cup against England in Bengaluru remained a standout moment for over a decade. He reached the milestone in 50 balls, a record that endured until it was surpassed by Markram and Maxwell.
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Remarkably, Glenn Maxwell has recorded just two centuries in World Cup history, both ranking among the top five for the fastest centuries in the tournament. His first World Cup century was achieved against Sri Lanka in Sydney in March 2015, reaching the milestone in 51 balls.
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In the 2015 World Cup, AB de Villiers delivered an extraordinary performance with a score of 162 against the West Indies in Sydney. He reached his century in just 52 balls, marking it as the fifth-fastest century in World Cup history by a Proteas batter.
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In the 2019 World Cup, ex-England captain Eoin Morgan showcased brilliance with a remarkable 162-run performance against Afghanistan in Manchester. He achieved his century in a mere 57 balls, securing the distinction of the sixth-fastest century in World Cup history.
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Heinrich Klaasen's love for the Wankhede Stadium was evident in the 2023 ODI World Cup when he hit a century in 61 balls against England, enduring challenging conditions to secure a memorable 229-run victory for South Africa.
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Indian captain Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most centuries in World Cups, with seven to his name. In 2023 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, he achieved his fastest century in just 63 balls, ranking him 8th on the list of the fastest centuries in World Cup history.
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Sri Lanka's standout batter, Kusal Mendis, crafted a remarkable century in 65 balls against Pakistan during the ODI World Cup 2023, ultimately amassing 122 runs. His exceptional performance at the Uppal Stadium secured a memorable victory for Sri Lanka.
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In 2007, Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden achieved the 10th fastest century in World Cup history during a match against South Africa. Hayden's remarkable century in just 66 balls, at Basseterre, was an unprecedented display of aggressive cricket for its time.
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