“He’s a magician with the bat”- Fans enthralled by Aiden Markram’s fastest century in ODI World Cup history as South Africa put up highest World Cup total
The previous record was held by Kevin O'Brien, who scored it in 50 balls in 2011.
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Aiden Markram celebrates his century (Image via ESPN)
Aiden Markram created World Cup history after he scored a century in 49 balls. The record previously belonged to Irishman Kevin O’Brien, who scored a century in 50 balls against England in the 2011 ODI World Cup.
Markram’s knock had 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. One of the highlights of his knock was when he hit youngster, Matheesha Pathirana, for 24 runs. He hit four consecutive boundaries and finished the over with a maximum.
Along with Markram, Quinton de Kock and Rassie van Dussen both hit centuries. David Miller and Heinrich Klassen also contributed with the bat, scoring 39 off 21 and 32 of 20 respectively. These batting made South Africa score the highest team total in ODI World Cup history of 428. The previous highest belonged to Australia, who scored 417 in the 2015 World Cup against Afghanistan. It is also the first time 3 batters have scored centuries in one innings.
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Fans enthralled by Aiden Markram’s fiery century
Netizens had nothing but praise for Aiden Markram’s amazing knock. Many were amazed by his explosive knock and loved his clean hitting. Many fans claimed when Markram reaches his potential, he would be the best batter in the world.
Many trolled CSK and MS Dhoni, as Pathirana had an expensive spell. In his 10 overs, he conceded 95 runs, including the 24 runs Markram hit him for. Out of the six bowlers that bowled, none had an economy below six, with the most economical spell coming from Captain Dasun Shanaka who had an economy of 6.
Fans thoroughly enjoyed the South Africa innings and how dominant South Africa were. After this match, they are for sure favorites for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
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