ODI World Cup: Youngest batters to score a century in World Cup history

The ongoing ODI World Cup has been phenomenal for the top-order batters, as some grounds have been batting paradise. The latest entrant on the list of century scorers is Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran. Zadran smashed an unbeatable century against Australia on Tuesday.

However, during his amazing batting performance, he also became the first Afghanistan batter to score a century in the ODI World Cup. He also became the youngest Afghanistan batter to score a century in ODIs. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 youngest batters to score a century in ODI World Cup history.

#5. Virat Kohli vs Bangladesh in 2011 (22 years and 106 days)

Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)

Star India batter Virat Kohli made his World Cup debut against Bangladesh in 2011 in Mirpur. In the first game of the tournament, Kohli and Virender Sehwag added 203 runs for the third wicket. Kohli, in his inning, scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 83 balls with the help of eight boundaries and two sixes. His amazing batting performance helped India post a massive total of 370/4. In the end, India won the game by 87 runs as Bangladesh failed to chase the target.

#4. Ibrahim Zadran vs Australia in 2023 (21 years and 330 days)

Ibrahim Zadran (Source: Twitter)

Star Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran hammered a beautiful century against Australia at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 7. Playing a do-or-die game against the mighty Aussies, Afghanistan got off to a flying start. However, despite some quick wickets, Zadran stood from one end and took his team to a comfortable position. Zadran, in his inning, scored an unbeaten 129 runs off 143 balls with the help of eight boundaries and three sixes.

#3. Avishka Fernando vs West Indies in 2019 (21 years and 87 days)

Avishka Fernando (Source: Twitter)

After showcasing sparks of his real abilities in the last two games, Sri Lanka batter Avishka Fernando hammered his first ODI century against the West Indies in Durham. Playing without any fear, Fernando hammered a magnificent century as he scored 104 runs off 103 balls with the help of nine fours and a couple of sixes. Riding on his amazing batting performance, Sri Lanka posted a massive total of 338/6 against the West Indies. In the end, Sri Lanka won the game by 23 runs, as Nicholas Pooran’s century failed to propel the West Indies.

#2. Ricky Ponting vs the West Indies in 1996 (21 years and 76 days)

Ricky Ponting (Source: Twitter)

Playing in his first ODI World Cup, Ricky Ponting showcased brilliant resilience while facing a strong West Indies team. After a quick wicket, Australia was looking in trouble when Ponting came to bat. He started hammering all around the park and scored his first ODI World Cup century. Ponting in his inning scored 102 runs off 112 balls with the help of five boundaries and a six. His amazing batting performance helped Australia post a competitive total of 229/6 in 50 overs. However, his innings went in vain as the West Indies won the game by four wickets.

#1. Paul Stirling vs Netherlands in 2011 (20 years and 196 days)

Paul Stirling (Source: Twitter)

Star Ireland batter Paul Stirling hammered a magnificent century against the Netherlands in the 2011 ODI World Cup. While chasing a massive total of 306 runs, the Irish team had a great start. Opener Stirling, along with William Porterfield, added 177 runs for the first wicket. Stirling in his inning, scored 101 runs off 72 balls with the help of fourteen fours and two sixes. His amazing batting performance helped Ireland win the game by six wickets. Meanwhile, he remains the youngest batter to score a World Cup century.

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