Odis record: Every batsman’s dream in ODI cricket is the dream of every batsman, but some players have shown this feat at a very young age. Let’s know about those young players who made a big blast in international cricket at an early age and created history by hitting the youngest century in ODI.

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 16 years 217 days

Shahid Afridi showed such a feat at the age of just 16, which even today cricket fans remember. On 4 October 1996, he hit 102 runs in just 37 balls against Sri Lanka in Nairobi. It was also the fastest century of that time. This brilliant innings played by Afridi is still at the top of the record book.

Usman Gani (Afghanistan) – 17 years 242 days

Usman Ghani of Afghanistan is at number two in this list. On July 20, 2014, while playing against Zimbabwe in Bulawao, Usman Ghani played a big 118 -run innings. In which he set an example for young batsmen.

Imran Nazir (Pakistan) – 18 years 121 days

Pakistan’s Imran Nazir scored an unbeaten innings of 105 runs against Zimbabwe on 15 April 2000 at St. George Maidan. At that time he was 18 years old. This brilliant innings is counted among the fastest centuries.

Salim Elahi (Pakistan) – 18 years 312 days

A century is a big thing in itself as soon as he debuted in ODI. Salim Elahi did this feat on 29 September 1995 against Sri Lanka by scoring an unbeaten 102 runs in Gurjaanwala. At that time, Elahi was only 18 years old and it was also his debut match.

Sai Teja Mukkmal (USA) – 18 years 355 days

America’s young batsman Sai Teja scored a century at the age of 18. Teja played an unbeaten 120 -run innings against UAE in Windhok, Namibia on 30 March 2023. His century was historic for America, which included him in this special list.

Odis record: ODI cricket i.e. 50 -over format may be considered a balance between Test and T20, but when it comes to stormy batting, there have been some players who washed the bowlers fiercely here. Many explosive names have been included in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest century in ODI cricket. Let’s know about the batsmen who have scored the top 5 fastest century so far.

AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 31 balls century

Match- South Africa vs West Indies

place- Johannesburg

AB de Villiers had played such an innings in this match that cricket history will never forget. He blown away the West Indies bowlers by hitting a century off 31 balls. His 149 -run innings included 16 sixes and 9 fours. This is the fastest ODI century ever.

Corey Anderson (New Zealand) – century in 36 balls

Match- New Zealand vs West Indies

place- Queenstown

The new year started on 1 January 2014 with one of the most aggressive innings in cricket history. Anderson scored an unbeaten 131 in 36 balls, including 14 sixes and 6 fours. Due to his brilliant innings, this record was his name for a long time.

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – century in 37 balls

Match- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

place- Nairobi

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi made a sensation by scoring a century in 37 balls on his debut at the age of 16. This innings gave him the title of “Boom Boom Afridi”. His record was upheld for almost 18 years.

Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – century in 40 balls

Match- Australia vs Netherlands

place- Delhi

Maxwell created a panic in the ODI World Cup 2023 by hitting 106 runs in 40 balls. His innings included 8 sixes and 9 fours. This innings of Maxwell is counted among the most explosive centuries in Australia.

Asif Khan (UAE) – century in 41 balls

Match- UAE vs Nepal

place- Kirtipur

Asif Khan of UAE played a historic innings in Associate Nations Cricket. He scored an unbeaten 101 runs in 41 balls. It included 11 sixes and 4 fours. This innings suggests that now Associate Nations are also showing strength on the international stage.