Glenn Maxwell to Rohit Sharma – The fastest centuries in World Cup history

Oct 26, 2023

By: Sourabh Jain

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The Delhi pitch in 2023

Six out of ten fastest World Cup centuries have been scored in India. Moreover, the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi has witnessed three entrants in the top-10 all-time list during the current 2023 edition.

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Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell is the latest entrant to the list with his stunning 40-ball century against Netherlands in the ongoing 2023 World Cup at Delhi.

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Aiden Markram

South Africa’s Aiden Markram entered the list earlier this month with a 49-ball century against Sri Lanka, again in Delhi.

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Kevin O’Brien

Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien scored a 50-ball century against England at Bengaluru in 2011, helping Ireland win the match by three wickets against their neighbours.

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Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell, the only player who appears twice in the list, hit a 51-ball century against Sri Lanka in Sydney in 2015.

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AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers, popularly known as Mr 360, hit a 52-ball century against West Indies in 2015 in Sydney.

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Eoin Morgan

Former England captain Eoin Morgan hit a 57-ball century against Afghanistan in Manchester in 2019.

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Heinrich Klaasen

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen hit a 61-ball century against England in Mumbai in the ongoing 2023 World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, the only Indian in the list, hit a 63-ball century against Afghanistan in the ongoing 2023 World Cup at Delhi.

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Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis hit a 65-ball century against Pakistan in the ongoing 2023 World Cup at Hyderabad.

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Matthew Hayden

Australia’s Matthew Hayden hit a 66-ball century against South Africa in Basseterre in 2007.

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