The thrill of a century in ODI cricket is electrifying! But what’s even more exciting? Scoring a ton in record time! Let’s dive into the top 10 fastest centuries in ODI World Cup history, where batting brilliance meets lightning speed.
10. Matthew Hayden
Matthew Hayden, a great Australian batsman, scored a century (100 runs) in just 66 balls against South Africa in 2007. He played aggressively and reached his hundred quickly, making it the 10th fastest century in World Cup history. This impressive feat showcased his exceptional batting skills.
9. Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis, a great batsman from Sri Lanka, scored 122 runs in just 65 balls against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023. He played a very good innings, which helped Sri Lanka win the match.
8. Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma, nicknamed Hitman, is 8th on the list for the fastest centuries in World Cup history. He has the most World Cup centuries, with a total of 7. His fastest century was scored in 63 balls against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium during the 2023 World Cup.
7. Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen scored a memorable century in the 2023 ODI World Cup against England. He hit 100 runs in 61 balls at the Wankhede Stadium. Even though he struggled with the heat and cramps, it was his best innings and helped South Africa win by a huge 229 runs.
6. Eoin Morgan
Former England captain Eoin Morgan shone in the 2019 World Cup held in England. He scored 162 runs against Afghanistan in Manchester. His century, made in just 57 balls, was one of the fastest in World Cup history and highlighted his exceptional batting skills.
5. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers played an amazing innings of 162 runs against the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup at Sydney. He reached his century in just 52 balls, making it the fifth-fastest century in World Cup history.
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4. Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell has hit two centuries in the World Cup, and both are among the top five fastest ever. His first century was against Sri Lanka in Sydney in March 2015, and it took him just 51 balls.
3. Kevin O’Brien
In the 2011 World Cup, Kevin O’Brien scored a century in just 50 balls against England in Bengaluru. This amazing performance helped Ireland win and set a record that lasted more than ten years until Markram and Maxwell broke it.
2. Aiden Markram
In the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Aiden Markram scored a century in just 49 balls, the second-fastest of the tournament, making 106 runs against Sri Lanka. His powerful batting, along with centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, helped South Africa perform exceptionally well.
1. Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell had an amazing performance in the World Cup against the Netherlands. He scored 106 runs from 44 balls, hitting his century in just 40 balls and his fifty in 27 balls. This showed his incredible batting skill and quickness.
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