NEW DELHI: South African cricketer Aiden Markram made history on Saturday by scoring the fastest century in World Cup history, achieving the milestone in just 49 balls. Markram’s incredible feat surpassed the previous record held by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien, who took 50 deliveries to score a hundred against England at Bengaluru during the 2011 World Cup.
Markram’s explosive innings included 14 fours and three sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess. The 28-year-old’s record-setting performance played a pivotal role as South Africa surged past the 400-run mark in their innings.
Aiden Markram’s Remarkable Innings
During his memorable innings, Markram displayed remarkable shot selection and timing, leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts in awe of his talent. His feat adds a significant chapter to World Cup history and underscores his status as one of the tournament’s standout performers.
In addition to Markram’s remarkable century, South Africa’s batting display was further highlighted by centuries from Rassie van der Dussen, who scored 108, and Quinton de Kock, who contributed a powerful 100. This remarkable achievement marked the first World Cup match to feature three centuries in a single innings, showcasing South Africa’s dominance with the bat.
Markram’s extraordinary innings not only propelled South Africa to a commanding total but also etched his name in the annals of cricketing history.
