The South Africa cricket team batsman Aiden Markram created history with his hard-hitting batting vs Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match number 4 being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The match number 4 of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is currently being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi between South Africa and Sri Lanka.
In the match, it was Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka who won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Lankan Lions also got a early wicket when they dismissed South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at the total score of just 10 runs.
But after that, both Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen added a 204 runs partnership where both the batters scored their individual hundred. But, coming in at number 4, Aiden Markram displayed his great attacking cricket.
Markram went after all the Sri Lankan bowlers and completed his century in just 49 balls, which is a record in the ICC ODI World Cup history. Aiden Markram with his fiery inning has scored the fastest century in the ICC Cricket World Cup history, over the record set almost 12 years back by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien vs England in the 2011 World Cup. Let’s take a look at the list of players who have scored the fastest century in ICC Cricket World Cup.
Aiden Markram
The South African cricket team’s middle-order batsman played brilliantly, helping his team to setup a big total on the board. Markram completed his century in just 49 balls to record this achievement to his name.
Kevin O’Brien
Ireland cricket team’s explosive batter Kevin O’Brien became a overnight star in the cricketing world during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 when he scored a century in just 50 balls, that too against a strong opposition like England.
Glenn Maxwell
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is very famous for his aggressive batting nature. And he displayed his true colour in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup that was played in Australia itself. The Aussie played a instrumental role in helping his team win the big one. However, it was his inning vs Sri Lanka that would be remembered long. He scored a century in just 51 balls in that played March.
AB de Villiers
Former South African cricket team’s explosive batter and captain AB de Villiers is known for his brilliant ability to hit the ball all around the ground. He is also called as ‘Mr. 360’ by the fans for the same reason. In the 2015 World Cup, AB de Villiers batted with his full flow as he scored a century in just 52 balls vs West Indies.
