Top 5 fastest centuries in ICC World Cup 2023
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the biggest and most prestigious cricket tournament in the world. It is held every four years and features the best cricket teams from around the world. The tournament is always a highly competitive and exciting event, and it produces some of the most memorable moments in cricket history.
One of the most thrilling aspects of the World Cup is the possibility of seeing a batsman score a century. A century is a rare and special achievement, and it is even more special when it is scored in a World Cup match.
Top 5 Fastest 100’s in World Cup History
Over the years, there have been many great centuries scored in the World Cup. However, some centuries have stood out from the rest for their speed and explosiveness.
In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 fastest centuries in ICC World Cup history.
Glenn Maxwell (40 balls) – Australia vs Netherlands, 2023 Cricket World Cup
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell currently holds the record for the fastest century in ICC Cricket World Cup history. He achieved this feat in the 2023 World Cup match against Netherlands. Maxwell came to the crease with Australia in a bit of trouble at 113/3.
Normal batters – slow down in the 80s to reach their century.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 25, 2023
Glenn Maxwell – takes just 4 balls to reach 100 from 80. pic.twitter.com/DMxdg7DcwL
However, he quickly turned things around with a blistering innings of 106 runs in just 40 balls. His knock included 9 boundaries and 8 sixes.
Aiden Markram (49 balls) – South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2023 World Cup
South African batsman Aiden Markram holds the record for the second-fastest century in ICC Cricket World Cup history. He achieved this feat in the 2023 World Cup match against Bangladesh. Markram came to the crease with South Africa in a comfortable position at 150/1.
Aiden Markram has smashed the fastest-ever Men's @cricketworldcup ton, against Sri Lanka in Delhi 😯@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#SAvSL 📝: https://t.co/kz02xfaeDF pic.twitter.com/jBRkKyvdzR
— ICC (@ICC) October 7, 2023
He then accelerated and scored a brilliant 106 runs in just 49 balls. His knock included 13 boundaries and 5 sixes.
Kevin O’Brien (50 balls) – Ireland vs England, 2011 World Cup
Irish batsman Kevin O’Brien holds the record for the third-fastest century in ICC Cricket World Cup history. He achieved this feat in the 2011 World Cup match against England. O’Brien came to the crease with Ireland in a desperate position at 111/5.
A knock for the ages 🤩
— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2022
As Kevin O'Brien bids farewell to the game, let's revisit THAT sensational hundred at the 2011 @cricketworldcup against England 🎥
However, he produced a miraculous innings of 113 runs in just 63 balls to help Ireland pull off a stunning victory over England. His knock included 13 boundaries and 6 sixes.
AB de Villiers (52 balls) – South Africa vs West Indies, 2015 World Cup
AB de Villiers is more than just a player pic.twitter.com/onR0laCgby
— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 22, 2023
South African batsman AB de Villiers is known as one of the most destructive batsmen in the world. He proved this once again in the 2015 World Cup match against West Indies when he scored a brilliant 162 runs in just 66 balls. His knock included 17 boundaries and 7 sixes. It was the fastest century in World Cup history at that time.
Glenn Maxwell (51 balls) – Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2015 World Cup
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell features again in this list at number 5. He scored a blistering 104 runs in just 51 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2015 World Cup. His knock included 14 boundaries and 4 sixes.
Conclusion
The top 5 fastest centuries in ICC World Cup history are all remarkable achievements. These batsmen displayed incredible skill and power to score their centuries at such a rapid pace. Their innings will be remembered for many years to come.
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