The Quickest Centuries in ODI World Cup History

Centuries are spectacular performances by any batter. When it is done in a very few balls that spectacular show becomes a record In the world of cricket. In the ODI World Cup, many batters have done this but very few of them did this in the quickest way. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the quickest centuries in ODI World Cup history that left fans in awe.

AB de Villiers (South Africa)

     AB de Villiers (Photo Source: Twitter)

Strike Rate: 245.45

Runs: 162*

Minutes: 103

Balls Faced: 66

4s: 17

6s: 8

Innings: 1

Opposition: West Indies

Ground: Sydney

Start Date: 27 Feb 2015

AB de Villiers his ability to dominate any bowling attack. In the 2015 World Cup match against the West Indies, he unleashed a breathtaking innings, scoring an unbeaten 162 off just 66 balls. With a strike rate of 245.45, de Villiers’ century remains one of the quickest in World Cup history.

Eoin Morgan (England)

Eoin Morgan (Photo Source: Twitter)

Strike Rate: 208.45

Runs: 148

Minutes: 77

Balls Faced: 71

4s: 4

6s: 17

Innings: 1

Opposition: Afghanistan

Ground: Manchester

Start Date: 18 Jun 2019

Eoin Morgan, the fearless captain of the England cricket team, is known for his aggressive approach to batting. In a match against Afghanistan during the 2019 World Cup, Morgan smashed 148 runs in just 77 balls, which included a staggering 17 sixes. His century came at a remarkable strike rate of 208.45, showcasing his ability to clear the boundaries with ease.

Aiden Markram (South Africa)

Aiden Markram (Photo Source: Twitter)

Strike Rate: 196.29

Runs: 106

Minutes: 84

Balls Faced: 54

4s: 14

6s: 3

Innings: 1

Opposition: Sri Lanka

Ground: Delhi

Start Date: 7 Oct 2023

Aiden Markram, a rising star in South African cricket, made a significant impact during the 2023 World Cup. In a match against Sri Lanka, he scored a quickfire century, notching up 106 runs off just 54 balls. Markram’s remarkable strike rate of 196.29 left cricket fans and experts in awe, and it underlined his potential as a future superstar.

Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Glenn Maxwell (Photo Source: Twitter)

Strike Rate: 192.45

Runs: 102

Minutes: 73

Balls Faced: 53

4s: 10

6s: 4

Innings: 1

Opposition: Sri Lanka

Ground: Sydney

Start Date: 8 Mar 2015

Known for his explosive batting, Glenn Maxwell is a game-changer in limited-overs cricket. In a World Cup match against Sri Lanka in 2015, Maxwell played a whirlwind innings, scoring 102 runs off just 53 balls. His strike rate of 192.45 demonstrated his ability to accelerate the scoring at a rapid pace.

Kevin O’Brien (Ireland)

Kevin OBrien (Photo Source: Twitter)

Strike Rate: 179.36

Runs: 113

Minutes: 123

Balls Faced: 63

4s: 13

6s: 6

Innings: 2

Opposition: England

Ground: Bengaluru

Start Date: 2 Mar 2011

In one of the most memorable upsets in World Cup history, Kevin O’Brien of Ireland played a vital role against England in the 2011 World Cup. He scored a century in just 63 balls, helping Ireland chase down a formidable target. O’Brien’s remarkable strike rate of 179.36 played a crucial role in Ireland’s historic win.