**Aiden Markram’s Lightning Fast Century Rewrites ODI World Cup History**
*New Delhi, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Match 4*
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, South African batsman Aiden Markram etched his name in the annals of ICC Cricket World Cup history by recording the fastest century ever in the tournament. Markram’s whirlwind century was accomplished in an astonishing 49 balls, leaving spectators in awe during the match against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
**Markram’s Record-breaking Feat:**
Aiden Markram’s remarkable feat surpassed the previous record set by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien, who had scored a century in 50 balls against England during the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Markram’s blazing innings featured a scintillating 106 runs off just 54 balls.
*List of Fastest Centuries in ICC CWC History:*
– **49 balls:** Aiden Markram – South Africa vs. Sri Lanka, New Delhi, ICC CWC 2023 (106 off 54 balls)
– **50 balls:** Kevin O’Brien – Ireland vs. England, Bengaluru, 2011 (123 off 63 balls)
– **51 balls:** Glenn Maxwell – Australia vs. Sri Lanka, Sydney, 2015 (102 off 53 balls)
– **52 balls:** AB De Villiers – South Africa vs. West Indies, Sydney, 2015 ICC CWC (162 off 64 balls)
– **57 balls:** Eoin Morgan – England vs. Afghanistan, Manchester, 2019 ICC CWC (148 off 71 balls)
Markram’s breathtaking century not only sets a new benchmark in ICC Cricket World Cup history but also reaffirms the ever-evolving and electrifying nature of one-day international cricket. As the tournament unfolds, cricket fans around the world eagerly await more thrilling performances and potential records that could reshape the landscape of the sport.
