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Fastest Century In World Cup History

Bangalore, March 2: Ireland's  Kevin O'Brien cracked the faster century in World Cup cricket history on Wednesday. O'Briend  hit six sixes and thirteen fours off 50 balls to  complete his century. The records of fastest

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Bangalore, March 2: Ireland's  Kevin O'Brien cracked the faster century in World Cup cricket history on Wednesday.

O'Briend  hit six sixes and thirteen fours off 50 balls to  complete his century.

The records of fastest centuries in World Cup are as follows:

Ireland   Kevin O'Brien   vs England  (2 Mar 2011) 50 balls   6 Sixes and 13 Fours
Australia   Matthew Hayden   vs South Africa (2007) 66 balls             
Canada  John Davison  vs West Indies (2003)  67 balls

26-year-old Kevin O'Brien is a right-handed batsman. He also bowls medium fast with his right hand.

O'Brien's tally of 1336 runs is second on the list of highest run getters for Ireland in ODIs.

O'Brien is also the second highest wicket taker in ODIs for Ireland with 43 wickets.