Aiden Markram smashed a 49-ball hundred as South Africa’s rampaging top order helped them thrash Sri Lanka by 102 runs
Aiden Markram smashes record 49-ball centuryAiden Markram smashed a 49-ball hundred, the fastest in the history of men’s 50-overs World Cup cricket, as South Africa’s rampaging top order helped them thrash Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their tournament opener on Saturday.
Markram, named player of the match, eclipsed Ireland batter Kevin O’Brien’s 50-ball century against England in the 2011 World Cup. Sri Lanka were all out for 326 in 44.5 overs after brief fightbacks from Kusal Mendis , Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka . “I can’t find fault with the batting,” said South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma. “We were not quite clinical with the ball, but we will take that confidence into the next game.”Download the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'.In the Guardian app, tap the Menu button at the bottom right, then go to Settings , then Notifications.
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