Aiden Markram hits fastest ODI World Cup hundred

DELHI – South African batter Aiden Markram has smashed the fastest-ever Men’s Cricket World Cup century while playing against Sri Lanka during a match of this year’s tournament in Delhi on Saturday. 

The right-armed batsman rained boundaries and completed the hundred in 49 balls. He has surpassed the previous 50-ball record set by an Ireland batter during 2011 edition. 

Markram scored magnificent 106 off 54 with 14 fours and three 6s, helping his team to post the highest-ever world cup total. 

The classy performances from Quinton de Kock (100) and Rassie van der Dussen (108) guided their side to built a total of 428 runs against Sri Lanka. 

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