The ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 is one of the best tournaments for batters. With the amazing batting wickets and short boundaries, some grounds are offering runfests for them. It will be surprising if this edition of the marquee event fails to break or level any kind of batting record in the history of the tournament.
This tournament has already witnessed record-breaking team totals and centuries, which has entertained fans too. So, in today’s article, we will discuss the top 5 fastest centuries in the history of the ODI World Cup 2023. The special thing about this list is that out of the top 5, two were registered in the ongoing tournament itself.
5. AB de Villiers in 52 balls vs. the West Indies in Sydney, 2015
AB de Villiers (Source: Twitter)
Former South Africa batter AB De Villiers provided a batting masterclass with his innovative 360-degree approach during a group match against the West Indies in the 2015 ODI World Cup. The charismatic right-handed batsman secured the fifth-fastest century in World Cup history, completing it in just 52 balls.
His final score of 162 off 66 balls comprised an impressive tally of 17 fours and 8 sixes. De Villiers’ performance mirrored his signature style, as he effortlessly executed powerful sweeps and reverse sweeps, often sending the ball sailing for sixes across both the onside and offside, even against formidable bowlers like Jason Holder.
