Fastest century by openers in World Cup history

The ODI World Cup 2023 is well underway, and already the fans have been treated to many sensational performances from the batters. Over the years, there have been many players who have put in exceptional performances with the bat and scored brilliant centuries very quickly. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top three fastest centuries scored by an opener in ODI World Cup history.

3) 66 – Mathew Hayden vs SA in 2007

The legendary Matthew Hayden sits in third place in the list of openers who have scored quickest centuries as an opener. Hayden achieved the feat against South Africa in the 22nd game of the 2007 ODI World Cup by notching up his ton in 66 balls. Batting first, Australia posted a total of 377 runs and eventually won the game by 83 runs.

2) 63 – Rohit Sharma vs AFG in 2023

The second-fastest World Cup century was scored by ace Indian batter Rohit Sharma. He achieved the feat by completing it against Afghanistan in the 9th game of the ODI World Cup 2023. The skipper completed his ton in just 63 deliveries and finished the innings with a knock of 131 runs in 84 deliveries and helped India chase down the target of 273 runs, winning the game by eight wickets. ‘

1) 59 – Travis Head vs NZ in 2023

The fastest century in World Cup history was scored by ace Australian batter Travis Head. He achieved the feat against New Zealand when Australia took on the Black Caps in game 27 of the ODI World Cup 2023. Batting first, Australia put in a phenomenal display with the bat. Opening the innings, Head completed his ton in just 59 deliveries and finished his knock with a score of 109 runs in 67 deliveries as Australia won the game by 5 runs.