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South Africa's Markram scores fastest World Cup century
South Africa's Markram scores fastest World Cup century / Photo: Sajjad HUSSAIN - AFP

South Africa's Markram scores fastest World Cup century

SPORTS 07.10.2023

South Africa's Aiden Markram on Saturday smashed the fastest World Cup century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls.

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Markram beat the old record of 50 deliveries it took Ireland's Kevin O'Brien to score a hundred against England at Bengaluru at the 2011 World Cup.

Markram hit 14 fours and three sixes in his record-setting blitz.

The 28-year-old was eventually dismissed for 106 as South Africa sailed past the 400-run mark.

Rassie van der Dussen (108) and Quinton de Kock (100) also hit centuries in the first World Cup match to feature three tons in the same innings.

Ch.Campbell--AT

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