It remained the highest individual total over the next two editions until Indian cricketer Kapil Dev scored 175 not out against Zimbabwe in 1983. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC),[2] and is held once in every four years. [4] Players from all the teams that have permanent ODI status have made centuries. Ross Taylor started slow but by the end Pakistan bowlers didn't know how to bowl to him. Previously, the record for the fastest century in World Cup was held by the Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who scored a 66-ball hundred against South Africa in the World Cup 2007. Which player hit the fastest century in world cup history in the 2011 tournament? Irishman Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest century ever in the World Cup and handed out a stunning reversal to England. [6] The same day New Zealand's Glenn Turner scored 171 not out against East Africa. India's Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma hold the record for the highest number of centuries (six),[7] and are followed by Australia's Ricky Ponting and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara with five each. The win also marked the highest run-chase in a World Cup. Tags # breakingnews # Sports. 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Email This BlogThis! Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest century in World Cup history off just 50 balls against England on Wednesday as Ireland recorded their greatest win on cricket's biggest stage. Skip to the content. 5. [4] Bangladesh vs Ireland [ edit ] They together scored 282 runs against Zimbabwe in world cup cricket 2011. Share to Twitter … This quiz is based on matches played in the world cup 2011 which was hosted jointly by India Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.The questions in this quiz will test your knowledge … [d] In 1992, Andy Flower of Zimbabwe – making his ODI debut in a World Cup – scored a century. Ireland beat England by 3 wickets in their World Cup Group B match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday. Flower was the third player to score a century on ODI debut and as of 2011, he is the only batsman to score a century on ODI debut during a World Cup. He achieved the feat during the course of his 113 against England in the. Fastest century in World Cup 2011 By Kevin O’Brien in 50 Overs. Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest ever World Cup century off just 50 balls to inspire Ireland to a sensational World Cup victory over England in Bangalore. Fastest Century in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. It was also the 6th fastest ODI century. Ireland coach Phil Simmons says world cricket has not yet seen the best of new star batsman Kevin O'Brien. Australia not going to the semi-finals. AB de Villiers century was the fastest by a South African in the World Cup and the South African victory was the 12th successive win against the West Indies. The Dubliner hit the fastest hundred in the tournament's history to turn an apparently helpless situation for Ireland into victory with three wickets and five balls to spare. image source Glenn Maxwell scored the second-fastest World Cup century when he reached the milestone in 51 deliveries during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Pool A match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. In world Cup Cricket history Tilakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga made the record partnership for the first wicket. … Ricky Ponting scored at least one century in four of the five World Cups he had played.[16]. cwc19 07 Feb 19 00:41 Kevin O’Brien hits a 50-ball century – the fastest in World Cup history – as Ireland shock England. Fastest ICC World Cup century in one-day international cricket. In how many balls did it take to hit the fastest century in history of world cups? [a] In addition, players from five teams that have temporary ODI status have scored centuries. South Africa's defeat to New Zealand in the quarter finals. Home; Exclusives; Trending; Sports. [4], The first century in the championship was scored by Dennis Amiss of England when he made 137 against India in the 1975 World Cup. Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sourav Ganguly, Mahela Jayawardene, AB de Villiers, David Warner and Mark Waugh are joint-third with four centuries each.[7]. Search for: Close search. The number of teams and number of matches have increased since then, although the ICC declared an interest in reducing the format, following … Madras has since been renamed as Chennai. The New Zealand semi-final was more keenly contested, but was still won with relative ease by Sri Lanka. Sports Posted by Editor at Wednesday, March 02, 2011. In cricket, a player is said to have completed a century when he scores 100 or more runs in a single innings. As of 2015, six centuries have been scored in the finals;[13] out of which five resulted in victories. Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien on Wednesday entered into World Cup record books by hitting the fastest century in the mega event's history in just 50 balls during his side's Group B match against England. Here is listed the players name who scored a fastest century or half century. Ireland's Kevin O'Brien became the fastest World Cup centurion belting 100 runs off just half the balls hitting 13 boundaries and 6 sixes against England. Kevin O Brein is leading as fastest century holder, he scored the century from 50 balls against England, which is the world record in ICC Cricket World Cup. The Fastest century is scoring hundred in less balls. Martin Guptill holds the record for the highest individual score in the tournament's history. Take the Quiz: ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Contact Us Ireland's Kevin O'Brien holds the record for the fastest century (50 balls). ICC CWC 2011; England (327-8) v Ireland (329-7). Ireland ruled England out 2011 - Cricket World Cup Shockers ... Ireland broke few records as well in Cricket World Cup history by chasing down the highest total & K'Obrian made the fastest century in WC. Ireland beats West Indies 2015 - Cricket World Cup Shockers Ireland continued their amazing form during Cricket World Cup 2015 as well by defeating West Indies. [e][12] In the 2015 tournament 38 centuries were scored, while the 1979 competition had just two centuries. Ireland defeating England by 3 wickets. Search. Sangakkara's four centuries in consecutive matches is an ODI record. Fastest ICC World Cup century in one-day international. Kevin O Brein is leading as fastest century holder, he scored the century from 50 balls against England, which is the world record in ICC Cricket World Cup.  |  Both the Sri Lankan openers, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga made unbeaten centuries and put up a world-record stand for the first wicket in a World Cup. Read For More Tags : england vs ireland score, england vs ireland 2011, england vs ireland live score, eng vs ireland, england vs ireland live . Kevin O’Brien hit a magnificent 113 runs from only 63 balls, also scoring the fastest century in an ICC Cricket World Cup tourney. Sections Homepage Trivia Quizzes Free Trivia Questions Player Quiz Lists Ask FunTrivia - Get ... Kevin O Brien's fastest century in the world cup. Calcutta has since been renamed as Kolkata. India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2011, final, Mumbai Retroreport - Dhoni and Gambhir lead India to World Cup glory. X-factor Kevin O'Brien scored the fastest century in World Cup history to guide a record chase of 328 against England in Bangalore in 2011. Kevin O’Brien holds the record for the fastest century in a World Cup. It was disappointing but have moved past that now: Rohit Sharma on not getting selected for 2011 World Cup - Rohit Sharma said that personal milestones don't matter and the mission is to win the World Cup. Player Name High Score Balls Fours Sixes Match; Virender Sehwag … Advertisement England continued to provide the thrills at the 2011 World Cup. Here is listed the players name who scored a fastest century or half century. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cricket_World_Cup_centuries [14] Adam Gilchrist's 149 against Sri Lanka at the 2007 World Cup Final remains the highest individual score in a final;[15] his 72-ball century is also the fastest in a final.[15]. ... England were contemplating a cake walk in Bangalore, but were left gagging for breath after the fastest … Rohit Sharma's five centuries in the 2019 tournament are the most by a player in a single tournament. [b] The Indians have scored the most centuries (32), while Australia have the most centurions (15). Fastest Century and Fifty at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, List of Fastest Century and Fastest fifty at World cup 2011. The record for the fastest century in World Cup history is held by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien. Fastest Century and Fifty (Half Century) at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 are listed here and up to date. Note: Italics denote the players who are currently active at international level. The Cricket World Cup is a One Day International (ODI) competition in men's cricket.Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament has taken place every four years since it was first held in Cricket World Cup in England. Following that, the record was broken successively by Viv Richards (181) in 1987, Gary Kirsten (188 not out) in 1996, Chris Gayle (215) and Martin Guptill (237 not out) both in 2015. Adam Gilchrist holds the record for the quickest century in a final. Menu. Apr 2, 2020 Twenty-eight years on from the match that transformed world cricket, India recaptured the crown, and this time they did in their very own backyard. ... 2 March 2011: Glenn … Viv Richards scored a match-winning century in the 1979 World Cup Final. Name the highest run getter in the tournament? Most Highest Scores at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Leading Personal Bests at World Cup 2011. Kevin O'Brien holds the record for the fastest century in the history of the tournament. This quiz is about ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Fun Trivia. Kevin O'Brien scored the fastest century in World Cup history. [2][3] As of the 2019 tournament, a total of 196 centuries have been scored by 117 players from 15 different teams. Tweet Share Pin it Whatsapp; Comment About Editor. Fastest century (50 balls) in the ICC Cricket World Cup hit by Ireland's Kevin O'Brien against England in 2011. Advertise, Most Boundaries and Top Sixes at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Camford Academy Spoken English Training in Trivandrum, Century Sports And Cycle Bazar Manjeri road Malappuram. The Fastest century is scoring hundred in less balls. Kevin O'Brien scores the fastest century of World Cup THIS woman player smashes fastest T20 century in history during New Ze... Will Pucovski ruled out of Brisbane … Kevin O'Brien's fastest ton in World Cup and more. Kumar Sangakkara scored four consecutive centuries, a record in ODIs, in the 2015 tournament. Australian opening batsman Mathew Hayden has congratulated Ireland’s Kevin O’ Brien for his “amazing achievement” of bettering the fastest hundred in ICC world cup cricket. The Fastest century is scoring hundred in less balls. Sangakkara scored four centuries in the 2015 tournament,[c] while four players – Waugh (1996), Ganguly (2003), Matthew Hayden (2007) and Warner (2019) – have scored three centuries in a single tournament.  |  [1] The Cricket World Cup is the international championship of One Day International (ODI) cricket. MalappuramInfo.Com. Home; Listing; Information; Services + Post Business Free ; Search. Kevin O'Brien blazed the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history as Ireland pulled off an astonishing victory over England in Bangalore. 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