Fastest Century In ODI Cricket World Cup History till 2023

Fastest Century in Cricket World Cup: The biggest tournament in cricket, the quadrennial ICC ODI World Cup, is on the horizon, and fans are over the hill about catching their favourite teams and athletes in action again.

The World Cup is considered the most prestigious cricket championship and has a rich five-decade history. Only six teams have ever won the title, and the 2023 World Cup will see another amazing clash between 10 top cricket teams in the world.

The ICC World Cup follows the One-Day International (ODI) playing format, consisting of two 50-over innings. An average game lasts a day and is a wholesome source of entertainment. The ODI format and the high-stakes nature of the World Cup result in thrilling games that appeal to fans of all appetites.

Sometimes, the World Cup matches exceed even the T20 games in terms of explosive batting and intensity. Centuries are a common sight in the World Cup, but a quick hundred is rare in the tournament. Scoring a century as it’s a daunting task, and the pressure of a hundred and the World Cup can be too much to bear for some players. But not everyone is cut from the same cloth.

Players like AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell, who are known for their high strike rates, have smashed some of the fastest centuries in the tournament’s history. You can check out the list of players with the fastest hundreds in the Cricket World Cup below. 

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Fastest Century (100) in the ODI World Cup History (1975-2023)

#1: Glenn Maxwell

Australia's Glenn Maxwell smashed the record for the fastest hundred in the ICC Cricket World Cup in the 2023 edition of the tournament. South Africa's Aiden Markram had previously broken the decade-old record a few matches ago, but Maxwell overtook him with ease.

Maxwell reached his century in just 40 balls. It is one of the fastest centuries in international cricket and Maxwell's remarkable record will likely never be broken again in the World Cup.

#2: Aiden Markram

South Africa's Aiden Markram smashed the record for the second-fastest World Cup century in the 2023 edition. He reached his hundred in just 49 balls, batting against Sri Lanka in South Africa's first game of the 2023 World Cup.  Markram finished his innings with 106 off 56 balls and helped set South Africa a giant target of 400+ against a tough team and 1996 World Cup winner Sri Lanka.

#3: Kevin O’Brien

Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien holds the record for the third fastest century in the Cricket World Cup. He helped his team register a shocking win over rivals England in the 2011 World Cup, which India won. Batting at number 6, O’Brien scored an incredible 113 runs, reaching his century in just 50 balls, while chasing England’s massive target of 328. Ireland won by 5 balls and 3 wickets to spare, and O’Brien forever etched his name in the history books with a remarkable batting inning.

#4: Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell’s name has become synonymous with terror in cricket. The Aussie heavy hitter is feared by bowlers all around the world for his charged batting and unpredictability. Maxwell displayed his striking prowess in the 2015 World Cup, scoring a century in just 51 balls.

#5: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers has been called the most exciting cricketer ever and for good reason. The South African phenom was known for his unconventional strikes and explosive batting. De Villiers holds the record for the fifth-fastest hundred in the World Cup. De Villiers took only 52 balls to score his century against West Indies in the 2015 edition of the World Cup. He remained unbeaten for a final total of 162.