South African cricketer Aiden Markram has set the ICC World Cup 2023 on fire with a sensational century against Sri Lanka. The fourth game of the tournament, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, witnessed Markram’s breathtaking performance, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
South Africa has been dominating the ongoing game against Sri Lanka, and Markram’s explosive innings added another layer to their formidable batting display. After stellar performances by Quinton de Kock (100) and Rassie van der Dussen (108), it was Markram’s turn to shine.
Markram entered the field with guns blazing, leaving the Sri Lankan bowlers utterly clueless. His aggressive batting style left the opposition without answers as he displayed remarkable skill and control. Markram’s timing and precision were impeccable, allowing him to take full control of his innings. The right-hander batted with a strike rate of approximately 200, illustrating the sheer power and brilliance of his performance.
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As long as Aiden Markram was at the crease, boundaries and sixes rained down. In a stunning display, he achieved the fastest century in World Cup history, requiring only 49 balls to reach this remarkable milestone. Markram’s final tally for the innings stood at an impressive 106 runs off 54 balls, punctuated by 14 boundaries and 3 massive sixes. His explosive innings propelled South Africa to a colossal total of 428 runs, marking the highest team total in the history of the World Cup.
Aiden Markram’s explosive century has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the ICC World Cup 2023. His remarkable feat has not only set records but has also ignited the tournament with a dazzling display of power-hitting and exemplary batting skill.
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Cricket enthusiasts on platform X erupted with joy and excitement in response to Markram’s magnificent century. They showered the talented batter with praise and admiration for his remarkable knock, acknowledging it as one of the standout performances of the tournament.
We have three centurian in world cup match for the first time. What a team SA and what player Aiden Markram …#SAvSL #WorldCup2023
— Vashishtha Narayan (@NarayanNar07) October 7, 2023
What a display of batting by sa batters 428/5
Aiden markram fastest 100🔥#SLvSA pic.twitter.com/aJ5BH0bBc4— ali akmel12 (@Realfaizi31) October 7, 2023
Aiden Markram broke a 12-year old record to become the fastest-ever century maker in @cricketworldcup history 🎉#CWC23 | #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/2DPpv7UcWY
— MD HAZRAT Ali (@md_hazrat_ali69) October 7, 2023
428/5 – South Africa finish with the highest team total in 48 years of World Cup history 🇿🇦🔥🔥
Even this record isn’t safe and could be broken in this tournament again ✅ #CWC23 #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/TESjnFZSpg— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 7, 2023
Fastest hundred in the ODI WC by Markram (49 balls). Beats Kevin O’Brien’s record from 2011.
Some display of batting this has been by Markram!
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) October 7, 2023
SOUTH AFRICA NOW HAS THE HIGHEST TEAM TOTAL IN WORLD CUP HISTORY…..!!!! pic.twitter.com/fL6omSWV1x
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 7, 2023
This is some gauntlet set down by South Africa in their #icccricketworldcup2023. Class 💯s from De Kock and Rassie. But that Aiden Markram century is special, power and class.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 7, 2023
Rassie – 108 (110).
Aiden Markram – 106 (54).
Quinton De Kock – 100 (84).South Africa 428/5 – the highest ever score and the fastest ever individual hundred in World Cup history. Insane stuff from Proteas!!! pic.twitter.com/M71OOMJETA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 7, 2023
A classy marvellous innings 🧡 , skimmed right through the innings with ease and class ❤
what a special knock from Aiden Markram #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/WFqUnkgvAr— Morne Morkal (@MorniMorkal) October 7, 2023
