Premier South Africa batter Aiden Markram took the world by story by smashing the fastest century in ODI World Cup history against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Markram lit up the revamped Arun Jaitley Stadium by hitting a 49-ball century to break Kevin Obrien’s 12-year-old record.
Markram reached the mark with a magnificent six over deep square leg to register the massive record on his name. The talented batter came at number 4 spot and didn’t take much time to get settled as he smashed the Lankan bowlers all around the park with his effortless shot-making.
He broke Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien’s 12-year-old which he made in 2011 World Cup match against England in Bengaluru.
Fastest Hundreds in ODI World Cup (by balls)
49 – Aiden Markram vs SL, Delhi, 2023
50 – Kevin O’Brien vs ENG, Bengaluru, 2011
51 – Glenn Maxwell vs SL, Sydney, 2015
52 – Ab de Villiers vs WI, Sydney 2015
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
It was a run-fest at Arun Jaitley Stadium as three players smashed centuries for South Africa but it was Markram’s which stood out and shattered the records.
The premier batter smashed 14 fours and three sixes in his 106-run knock off 54 balls. It was also the third fastest century for South Africa in One Day history.
Fastest ODI 100s for South Africa
31 – Ab de Villiers vs WI, Jo’burg, 2015
44 – Mark Boucher vs ZIM, Potchefstroom, 2006
49 – Aiden Markram vs SL, Delhi, 2023*
52 – Ab de Villiers vs WI, Sydney 2015
Markram came out to bat in the 31st over after another centurion De Kock was dismissed for 100. For a moment, some thought that Sri Lanka would put a brake on the scoring rate but Markram had some different plans. He displayed his class once again and showed the world why he is rated highly in South African cricket.
The 28-year-old was eventually dismissed for 106 as South Africa sailed past the 400-run mark.
Rassie van der Dussen (108) and Quinton de Kock (100) also hit centuries in the first World Cup match to feature three tons in the same innings.
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