Aiden Markram Sets New World Cup Record with Blazing Century as South Africa Achieves Historic Total – South African batsman Aiden Markram delivered an awe-inspiring performance by achieving a century in a mere 49 balls, setting a new world record for the fastest hundred in 50-overs World Cup cricket.
ICC World Cup 2023 – Aiden Markram fastest century in world cup
This extraordinary accomplishment played a pivotal role in South Africa’s historic total of 428-5 against a passive Sri Lankan team.
ICC World Cup 2023 – Aiden Markram Sets New World Cup Record with Blazing Century as South Africa Achieves Historic Total
Markram’s century outshone the previous record held by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien, who had managed a 50-ball hundred against England during the 2011 World Cup.
South Africa’s top-order batsmen enjoyed an exceptional day, as both Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen recorded rapid centuries, further bolstering the team’s already impressive total.
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De Kock contributed with a century, scoring 100 runs, while van der Dussen reached an impressive 108, establishing a commanding 204-run partnership that left Sri Lanka demoralized.
✅ The fastest century in Men's World Cup history
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✅ The highest innings total in Men's World Cup history
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