[Watch] Majestic Aiden Markram Slams Fastest Century In World Cup History With A Killer Six

Aiden Markram during his hundred vs Sri Lanka (X.com)

Aiden Markram's class and talent has never been in doubt, but it is about matching that talent with consistent performances and that is something which has been a problem for Aiden Markram. However, in the last couple of years, he has grown by leaps and bounds and now has announced his arrival on the World Cup stage with a fastest century ever in the long history of ODI World Cup cricket. 

In South Africa's opening game of World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, he has smashed a century in just 49 balls, breaking Kevin O'Brien's record of 50-ball century against England in the 2011 World Cup.

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Aiden Markram walked out to bat at number 4 in the 31st over, with the stage set for Markram to unleash himself. The score was 214-2 at that time, and Markram made sure that he took the momentum forward. He showed his full class and range and smashed a boundary in almost every nook and corner of the ground, making mockery of the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

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Talking about the six that took him to his century, it was a shortish delivery on off from Dilshan Madushanka, and Aiden Markram, who was in his full flow, slammed it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. The 49-ball century by Markram is also the third highest in ODIs for South Africa after AB de Villiers and Mark Boucher. As mentioned earlier, it is the fastest-ever century in 50-over World Cup history and this knock from Aiden Markram will surely be remembered for years to come.

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