Australian middle order batsman Glenn Maxwell sets the record of the fastest ever hundred in ODI world cup history.

He broke the record of Aiden Markram which was also made in the ongoing world cup at the same venue. Maxwell achieved this feat in merely 40 balls while playing against Netherlands in the 24^th match of the tournament. The previous record set by Markram was 49 balls. Maxwell also hit a 51-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in world cup 2015.

Fastest Hundred in ODI World Cups (by balls faced)

1.      Glenn Maxwell – 40 balls (World Cup 2023)

2.      Aiden Markram – 49 balls (World Cup 2023)

3.      Kevin O'Brien – 50 balls (World Cup 2011)

4.      Glenn Maxwell – 51 balls (World Cup 2015)

The 40-ball hundred is also the 4^th fastest ever hundred in the history of ODI cricket.

Fastest 100s in ODIs (by balls faced)

1.      AB de Villiers – 31 balls

2.      Corey Anderson – 36 balls

3.      Shahid Afridi – 37 balls

4.      Glenn Maxwell – 40 balls