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New Zealand’s Corey Anderson Starts New Year With Fastest ODI Century

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  • by Niraj Bariya
  • in Cricket · New Zealand · Sports
  • — 1 Jan, 2014

corey andersonImage Source : espncricinfo.com

18 Years ago in 1996 Pakistan’s batsman Shahid Afridi sets a world record for fastest ODI century in just 37 balls against Sri Lanka in Nairobi. In those past 18 years people were thinking that the record is unbreakable but 2014 starts with a bang for cricket fans. Corey Anderson set a new world record of fastest century in just 36 balls!

The 3rd ODI between West Indies & New Zealand at  at Queenstown was delayed due to rain. After couple of minutes when i started again, umpire sets the match of 21 overs. West Indies won the toss and elected to field first. New Zealand didn’t get good start in the beginning they lost 3 wickets early at just 84 runs in 8 overs. Now it was the turn of Corey Anderson and the whole world stunned by his performance. Corey Anderson smashed all West Indian bowlers very hard by hitting 14 big sixes and 6 fours in inning. The whole stadium gave him standing obviation when he sets the new world record for fastest ODI century in just 36 balls and broke Shahid Afridi’s 18 years old world record of 37 balls.

Cricket lovers got their gift as New Zealand’s Corey Anderson starts a new year by setting up fastest ODI century record. Have missed the match? don’t worry, here you can see him playing this amazing inning.

Corey Anderson’s Fastest ODI Century Video

With this amazing performance Corey Anderson has already secured his place in New Zealand and will definite get good bids in upcoming IPL season. There are only few players who hit century under 40 balls. Here is the list of world’s top 5 fastest centuries.

5 Fastest ODI Centuries

Runs Balls 6s 4s Player Match Venue Year
131* 36 14 6 CJ Anderson New Zealand v West Indies Queenstown 2014
102 37 11 6 Shahid Afridi Pakistan v Sri Lanka Nairobi 1996
147* 44 10 8 MV Boucher South Africa v Zimbabwe Potchefstroom 2006
117 45 4 18 BC Lara West Indies v Bangladesh Dhaka 1999
102 45 9 10 Shahid Afridi Pakistan v India Kanpur 2005

Among these 5, which one is your favorite? share your feedback in comments !

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— Niraj Bariya

Niraj Bariya is professional blogger who loves to write about Latest News, Tourism, Food, Sports, Politics and Latest Technologies. Reach out to Niraj Bariya on Twitter.

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