Scoring a century in the ICC Cricket World Cup is a big achievement. Some batters have reached 100 runs very quickly and made history. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell holds the record for the fastest century in Men’s Cricket World Cup history. He scored a 100 in just 40 balls against the Netherlands in the 2023 World Cup.
Fastest Centuries in Men’s Cricket World Cup
| Rank | Player | Team | Balls | Opponent | World Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 40 | Netherlands | 2023 |
| 2 | Aiden Markram | South Africa | 49 | Sri Lanka | 2023 |
| 3 | Kevin O’Brien | Ireland | 50 | England | 2011 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 51 | Sri Lanka | 2015 |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | 52 | West Indies | 2015 |
Glenn Maxwell’s 40-ball century is the fastest in World Cup history. Aiden Markram is second with a 49-ball hundred. Kevin O’Brien’s 50-ball century helped Ireland beat England in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.