Cameron Green Hits 47-Ball Century, Australia’s Second Fastest ODI Ton
Australia’s all-rounder Cameron Green smashed his maiden ODI century in the third match against South Africa in Mackay on Sunday.
He reached the milestone in just 47 balls, making it the 11th fastest hundred in ODI history and the second fastest by an Australian, behind Glenn Maxwell’s 40-ball effort.
Batting at No. 3 with the score already at 250, Green powered Australia past the 400 mark with a knock that included five fours and seven sixes.
Cameron Green smashed a 47-ball century vs South Africa, his maiden ODI ton and Australia’s second-fastest hundred after Glenn Maxwell’s record.
Top 10 Fastest ODI Centuries by Australian Batsmen
|
Rank |
Batsman |
Balls Faced |
Opponent &
Venue |
Date |
|
1 |
Glenn Maxwell |
40 |
vs Netherlands, Delhi (World Cup) |
25 Oct 2023 |
|
2 |
Cameron Green |
47 |
Vs South Africa, MacKay |
24 Aug 2025 |
|
3 |
Glenn Maxwell |
51 |
vs Sri Lanka, Sydney |
8 Mar 2015 |
|
4 |
James Faulkner |
57 |
vs India, Bangalore |
2 Nov 2013 |
|
5 |
Glenn Maxwell |
57 |
vs India, Bengaluru |
28 Sep 2017 |
|
6 |
Matthew Hayden |
66 |
vs South Africa, St. Kitts (World Cup) |
24 Mar 2007 |
|
7 |
Steve Smith |
62 |
vs Pakistan, Sydney |
22 Jan 2017 |
|
8 |
Shane Watson |
69 |
vs Bangladesh, Mirpur |
11 Apr 2011 |
|
9 |
Adam Gilchrist |
67 |
vs Sri Lanka, Brisbane |
14 Jan 2006 |
|
10 |
Michael Clarke |
70 |
vs Zimbabwe, Harare |
25 May 2004 |
Despite his heroics, South Africa sealed the three-match series 2-0 after convincing wins in Cairns and Mackay.
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