3. Kevin O’Brien in 50 balls vs. England in Bangalore, 2011
Kevin O’Brien (Source: Twitter)
In a group match against England Star Ireland, all-rounder Kevin O’Brien stepped up and wrote history at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. When Ireland found themselves in a tough spot at 106 for 4 while chasing 328, Kevin O’Brien took charge and displayed a remarkable show of power hitting. He achieved the fastest century in World Cup history, taking only 50 balls to reach the milestone.
O’Brien’s exceptional innings concluded with 113 runs off 63 balls, setting the stage for a memorable three-wicket victory. Throughout his explosive performance, he struck six sixes and 13 fours, leaving an indelible mark on the match and etching his name in the tournament’s record books. This was Ireland‘s first-ever ODI win against England.
