Century https://www.cricketwinner.com Century Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:18:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[WATCH: Rishabh Pant's acrobatic celebration after brilliant century in LSG vs RCB game in IPL 2025]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rishabh-pant-s-acrobatic-celebration-after-brilliant-century-in-lsg-vs-rcb-game-in-ipl-2025/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rishabh-pant-s-acrobatic-celebration-after-brilliant-century-in-lsg-vs-rcb-game-in-ipl-2025/ Tue, 27 May 2025 21:58:49 GMT

In a thrilling IPL 2025 game at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, Rishabh Pant put on a masterclass by hitting an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls to set Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) a challenging total of 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The LSG captain received criticism for his inconsistent form this season but surely made up for it with an explosive innings, which included an amazing 11 fours and eight sixes. Pant hit a 54-ball century, only his second in IPL, which both helped LSG instill hope into a disappointing season and pressured RCB’s bowling depth.

Pant's celebration was almost as electric as his innings. Upon reaching the landmark, he pointed to the LSG badge, kissed his bat, and did a backflip that fired up the Ekana crowd. The animated celebration was intended to show the franchise that paid ₹27 crore for his services and also the Indian selectors a signal, as India has a full calendar coming up that includes a Test tour of England where he is vice captain. Along with Mitchell Marsh's 67 off 37, Pant's explosive innings set RCB a difficult task ahead.

RCB is currently 27/0 after 1.5 overs, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt batting. After setting the lofty target of 228, RCB cannot afford to lose their next match since they need to win to make sure they stay in the top two and avoid the 50-50 Eliminator against Mumbai Indians. LSG has nothing to lose, and that is why they can have fun as they build a team for next year, and they have surely damaged RCB's chances by piling pressure on the RCB bowlers.

Pant’s Redemption

Pant's century brings his IPL 2025 tally to 359 runs in 14 matches, a 29.91 average, and a 152 strike rate. He is the second Indian wicketkeeper, after KL Rahul, to score two IPL centuries. Overall, his performance here today not only helped LSG show promise, but it will also be a warning to rivals that Pant's return to form means business as he prepares for the last phase of the season.

Watch the video here

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For RCB, the pressure is on; they must overcome Pant’s heroics to keep their top-two hopes alive. This match underscores Pant’s ability to turn games single-handedly, leaving a lasting impact on IPL 2025.

 

]]> <![CDATA[From 2008 to 2025: Brothers etch their names in IPL history with stunning tons]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/from-2008-to-2025-brothers-etch-their-names-in-ipl-history-with-stunning-tons/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/from-2008-to-2025-brothers-etch-their-names-in-ipl-history-with-stunning-tons/ Thu, 22 May 2025 22:20:18 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants star Mitchell Marsh, the Australian all-rounder, hit his first IPL century during their 13th IPL 2025 match against the hosts and table toppers Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday night (May 22). With the help of this century, IPL has got a new story that started from its inaugural edition in 2008.

IPL 2025, GT vs LSG: Mitchell Marsh scored 117 runs

Lucknow Super Giants scored 235/2 in 20 overs with the power of opener Mitchell Marsh's brilliant century. After completing his sixth IPL 2025 50 and second consecutive 50 in 33 balls, where the right-handed batter slammed four fours and four sixes, he recorded his first IPL century in 56 balls. It was the seventh IPL 2025 century, which was the first IPL 2025 hundred by an overseas batter. Marsh scored 117 off 64 balls with the help of 10 fours and eight sixes before Arshad Khan dismissed him in the 19th over. 

Opener Mitchell Marsh had two important partnerships during that memorable century. While he had a 91-run opening partnership with Aiden Markram, he and Nicholas Pooran had another 121-run partnership for the second wicket. 

With his 117 runs, LSG opener Mitchell Marsh recorded the second-highest individual score in the IPL 2025, behind SunRisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma's 141 against Punjab Kings in Hyderabad during their successful chase of the 246-run target. 

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Marsh brothers with IPL centuries

Meanwhile, this century from Mitchell Marsh was very special because it was the first time that IPL experienced brothers' names in the long IPL centuries list. 

In the IPL 2008, the inaugural edition of the cash-rich tournament, Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh, the elder brother of Mitchell Marsh, became the first uncapped cricketer to record an IPL century. Serving for Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings), Shaun scored 115 off 69 balls against Rajasthan Royals in Mohali. It was his only IPL century, while he played 71 IPL matches all for the Punjab franchise.  

Now, the latest IPL century from Mitchell Marsh set a first story of a pair of brothers scoring IPL centuries.

]]> <![CDATA['Marsh ne adab se mara' - Fans react as Mitchell Marsh notch up his maiden IPL century in GT vs LSG clash]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/marsh-ne-adab-se-mara-fans-react-as-mitchell-marsh-notch-up-his-maiden-ipl-century-in-gt-vs-lsg-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/marsh-ne-adab-se-mara-fans-react-as-mitchell-marsh-notch-up-his-maiden-ipl-century-in-gt-vs-lsg-clash/ Thu, 22 May 2025 21:12:09 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants' star Australian batter Mitchell Marsh slammed a century in their IPL 2025 match against the hosts Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday night (May 22). With his first IPL century, Marsh created a new IPL history.

Lucknow Super Giants have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 while they are playing their 13th match of the season, and that too against the points table toppers Gujarat Titans. After Titans chose to field first, LSG openers provided a strong start, where Mitchell Marsh dominated with the bat.  

IPL 2025, GT vs LSG: Mitchell Marsh recorded a 56-ball century

After LSG managed to score 53/0 at the end of the powerplay, the openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram had a 91-run partnership for the first wicket in 9.5 overs. While Markram was dismissed for 36 runs, Marsh continued his domination and completed his second consecutive fifty in 33 balls, with the help of four fours and four sixes. Marsh later completed his first IPL century in 56 balls, the joint fastest for the franchise (equalled the joint record of KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis). 

With the help of 10 fours and eight sixes, Marsh scored 117 runs from 64 balls before Arshad Khan dismissed him in the 19th over. He had a 121-run partnership for the second wicket with Nicholas Pooran (56 not out off 27 balls; four fours and five sixes), and LSG managed the total of 235/2 in 20 overs. 

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IPL 2025: 1st century by an overseas batter; new IPL history

It was the seventh century in the IPL 2025, but first by an overseas batter. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh created history with his century as IPL got the first pair of brothers to score centuries in the tournament. In the inaugural edition of the IPL (2008), Mitchell's elder brother Shaun Marsh hit his only IPL century for Kings XI Punjab (presently known as Punjab Kings).  

 

]]> <![CDATA[WATCH: Smriti Mandhana’s 11th ODI century against Sri Lanka]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/smriti-mandhana-s-11th-odi-century-against-sri-lanka/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/smriti-mandhana-s-11th-odi-century-against-sri-lanka/ Sun, 11 May 2025 13:10:24 GMT

Smriti Mandhana, India’s graceful left-handed opener, further stamped her mark on the record books with a terrific century in the 2025 Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka. Mandhana’s innings, on just 92 balls, was a lesson in timing and temperament with 12 fours and 2 sixes. In a must-win game while chasing a competitive target, Mandhana’s composed yet aggressive innings paved the way for a complete victory.

This ton was her 11th century in One-Day Internationals, pushing her to third in the list for most WODI centuries of all time, behind legends Meg Lanning (15) and Suzie Bates (13). It wasn't statistically impactful alone, however, as emotionally resonant a moment as this was, coming as it did in a pressure-charged final when her batting leadership was the difference between team success and defeat. The innings testified to Mandhana's evolution over the years from being a talented kid to being one of the most consistent run-getters in women's cricket in the world.

During the series, Mandhana exemplified steely consistency and calmness, contributing significantly to India's unbeaten streak. Whether stabilizing the innings or speeding up scoring, she proved a sound awareness of match situations—a trait that still distinguishes her in international cricket. Her hundred in the final was not merely another individual landmark but a defining moment that confirmed her position as one of the support pillars of India's batting order.

Career Statistics: A Glimpse of Smriti Mandhana's Brilliance

Smriti Mandhana's record in her career is a testament to her class and consistency in all formats of the game. In ODIs, she has made a total of over 4,200 runs at a 46.25 average, with 11 centuries and 30 half-centuries to her credit. In T20 Internationals, she has made 3,761 runs at a strike rate of 123.27, still a force to be reckoned with at the top of the order. In Test cricket, though the chances have been fewer, she has still made 435 runs at a 45.86 average, with 1 century and 2 half-centuries to her credit.

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Smriti Mandhana's new century is not a number—it's a toast to her progress, resilience, and brilliance. As Indian women's cricket continues to rise, Mandhana is one of its stars, inspiring future generations with every beautiful cover drive and determined run she scores.

]]> <![CDATA[Watch: Kumar Sangakkara’s Explosive Century Powers Sri Lanka Masters to Victory]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-kumar-sangakkara-s-explosive-century-powers-sri-lanka-masters-to-victory/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-kumar-sangakkara-s-explosive-century-powers-sri-lanka-masters-to-victory/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:52:35 GMT

Kumar Sangakkara rolled back the years with a sensational century, leading Sri Lanka Masters to a dominant nine-wicket victory over England Masters in their final group-stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025. His breathtaking innings of 106* off just 47 balls left the crowd in awe and secured Sri Lanka Masters' position at the top of the points table.

A Century of Pure Class

Chasing a target of 147, Sri Lanka Masters needed to reach it within 15.4 overs to claim the top spot. Sangakkara took charge from the very beginning, unleashing a flurry of exquisite strokes all around the ground. His unbeaten 106 included 19 fours and a six, showcasing his perfect timing and placement.

The former Sri Lankan captain controlled the chase masterfully, punishing loose deliveries while effortlessly rotating the strike. His innings was a mix of classic drives, elegant flicks, and aggressive cuts, reminding everyone why he was once one of the best batsmen in the world.

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Breaking Records and Leading from the Front

Sangakkara’s century is one of the fastest in IML 2025, coming off just 47 balls. More importantly, it was an innings of intent and dominance, ensuring Sri Lanka Masters finished the group stage on a high note.

With this commanding performance, Sri Lanka Masters head into the semi-finals with momentum, while England Masters bow out of the tournament. Sangakkara’s brilliance with the bat proved once again that class is permanent, leaving fans with a knock to remember.

]]> <![CDATA[Dunk and Watson’s Batting Brilliance: Twin Centuries Set 270-Run Target Against Indian Masters]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/dunk-and-watson-s-batting-brilliance-twin-centuries-set-270-run-target-against-indian-masters/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/dunk-and-watson-s-batting-brilliance-twin-centuries-set-270-run-target-against-indian-masters/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:07:34 GMT

Cricket fans witnessed a remarkable performance as Ben Dunk and Shane Watson delivered a batting masterclass, both scoring centuries and building a massive 236 partnership against the Indian Masters. Their incredible display powered their team to a commanding total, setting a challenging 270-run target.

Batting Domination at Its Finest

Right from the start, Dunk and Watson looked in complete control, playing with intent and aggression. They paced their innings perfectly, balancing caution with powerful stroke play.

Ben Dunk, known for his explosive batting, showcased his ability to find the boundary with ease. His clean hitting and fearless approach put pressure on the bowlers from the outset.

Shane Watson, bringing years of experience to the crease, played with composure and authority. His innings were a combination of classic cricketing shots and calculated aggression, ensuring his team maintained momentum throughout.

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A Record-Breaking Partnership

Their 200-plus run stand was a display of precision and dominance. They rotated the strike efficiently, found the gaps with ease, and dispatched loose deliveries to the boundary. The Indian Masters bowlers had no answers as Dunk and Watson dictated the pace of the game.

By the time their partnership came to an end, their team had posted a massive total of 270, leaving the Indian Masters with a tough chase ahead.

]]> <![CDATA[Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson Rewrite New Zealand’s Record Books in Champions Trophy Semi-Final]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/rachin-ravindra-kane-williamson-rewrite-new-zealand-s-record-books-in-champions-trophy-semi-final/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/rachin-ravindra-kane-williamson-rewrite-new-zealand-s-record-books-in-champions-trophy-semi-final/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:28:55 GMT

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson broke several records in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match against South Africa in Lahore. Their titanic 164-run partnership is now the Black Caps' all-time highest-ever stand in the history of the tournament.

Both the batsmen also scored centuries, playing key roles in helping New Zealand to a huge total of 362 runs.

Ravindra's Century and Record-Breaking Stand

Ravindra was the key to this record-breaking alliance, hitting an unbelievable 108 off 101 deliveries. His innings were laced with classy shots and elegant shot-making before he was dismissed in the 34th over. Kagiso Rabada got rid of him with a wide off-cutter, which brought about an edge, that Heinrich Klaasen glove-slid behind the stumps safely.

Williamson Completes His Ton After Ravindra’s Departure

Williamson came in to join Ravindra quite early in the innings after Will Young was dismissed within the initial 10 overs. The pair took the Kiwis beyond the 210-run mark, keeping the South African bowlers on their toes.
Whereas Ravindra batted with ferocity, Williamson kept the scoreboard ticking through well-timed singles and strategic boundary hits. After Ravindra got out, Williamson batted on smoothly with Daryl Mitchell.

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He completed his century in the 40th over, reaching it in 91 balls. His innings, though, came to an end at 102 off 94 balls when he tried a scoop shot off Wiaan Mulder but could not get a clean connection. His elegant knock contained 10 fours and 2 sixes.

A Record-Breaking Partnership

The 164-run stand between Williamson and Ravindra is now the highest by a New Zealand pair in Champions Trophy history. According to Cricbuzz, the earlier record was a 163-run partnership between Scott Styris and Nathan Astle against the USA at The Oval in 2004.

Moreover, Ravindra and Williamson are also the new record holders of the highest partnership against South Africa in the tournament. The old record was also 163, which was held by England's Paul Collingwood and Owais Shah in 2009.

Massive Feats for the Duo

Ravindra was the first New Zealand cricketer to make more than one century in a single Champions Trophy season. Williamson later joined him in the exclusive club of NZ batsmen with more than one Champions Trophy hundred overall.

Ravindra has now achieved the second-lowest number of innings to reach five ODI centuries for New Zealand, as per Cricbuzz. Only Devon Conway has done it quicker, reaching the mark in 22 innings.

At the same time, Williamson is currently second on the list of New Zealand batsmen with the most ODI centuries against one team. He trails Nathan Astle (five against India) and Ross Taylor (five against England).

Thanks to their record-breaking innings, Ravindra and Williamson have secured their position in New Zealand cricket history, leading their side to a strong total in a high-pressure semi-final.

]]> <![CDATA[ Shane Watson Creates History with First Ever Century in IMLT20]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/shane-watson-creates-history-with-first-ever-century-in-imlt20/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/shane-watson-creates-history-with-first-ever-century-in-imlt20/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:45:20 GMT

In the second match of International Masters League T20 2025, Australia Masters opener batsman and captain Shane Watson scored a brilliant innings against Brian Lara's West Indies Masters. In the game, the toss was in favor of Brian Lara, who invited Australia to bat.

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Following this, Shane Watson, who arrived to bat for the Kangaroo side in the first innings, ruined the West Indies bowlers and made a century while playing a stormy innings. Based on the century of Shane Watson, Australia, batting first, made 216 runs for 8 wickets in the required 20 overs and set a target of 217 runs for West Indies to win.

Shane Watson made 107 runs for this match with the assistance of 9 sixes and 9 fours in 52 balls and his strike rate for this match was 205.77. Daniel Christian made 32 runs from the side of Australia and Ben Dunk made 15 runs in this match. Except for these, no other Australian batsman was able to do anything outstanding for West Indies. Jerome Taylor and Ravi Rampaul conceded 2-2 wickets each against West Indies team in this match. Dwayne Smith dismissed one wicket whereas Ashley Nurse dismissed 3 wickets in this match.
Interestingly, Shane Watson was dropped by West Indies Masters wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin and Chris Gayle at first slip earlier in the innings when the Australian opener was only 5* at the time.

Before the match, West Indies skipper Brian Lara had opted to bat first after winning the toss. Shane Watson answered back with a sequence of boundaries as his firebrand strategy ran through Australia at 54-1 at the finish of the opening powerplay.

Racing to his fifty from only 28 balls, the 43-year-old Australian cricketer achieved from 50 to 100 in 20 deliveries to force a 48-ball ton. The great Australian all-rounder was eventually run out by West Indies spinner Ashley Nurse after scoring 107 runs in 52 balls. His inning also took the Australian Masters over 200 runs with almost two overs remaining in the innings.

]]> <![CDATA[Watch: Virat Kohli’s Century & India’s Win Over Pakistan Spark Wild Celebrations in Mumbai]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-virat-kohli-s-century-india-s-win-over-pakistan-spark-wild-celebrations-in-mumbai/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-virat-kohli-s-century-india-s-win-over-pakistan-spark-wild-celebrations-in-mumbai/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:03:50 GMT

Team India continues to dominate the ICC Champions Trophy as they have won against Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Group Stage game at the Dubai International Stadium. The Men in Blue's professional performance with the bat and ball proved to be decisive for the team as they effectively kept Pakistan at bay. Despite skipper Rohit Sharma's loss and the in-form batsman Shubman Gill, the Virat Kohli-Shreyas Iyer combination went soaring past the opposition as India earned their second Champions Trophy victory.

ALSO SEE: Virat Kohli's 51st ODI Century Leads India to Victory Against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Virat Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan showed no signs of slowing down as the star batsman smacked his 51st ODI century and closed the game out with a Team India win. With the aggressive knocks by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, Team India chased the subpar total of 241 designed by Pakistan. Skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya also made brief cameo appearances and had some big hitting before being given out. The PAK bowling attack was able to scalp wickets but the damage was already caused by Virat.

]]> <![CDATA[Virat Kohli's 51st ODI Century Leads India to Victory Against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-s-51st-odi-century-leads-india-to-victory-against-pakistan-in-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-s-51st-odi-century-leads-india-to-victory-against-pakistan-in-icc-champions-trophy-2025/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 22:28:27 GMT

Virat Kohli hit a stunning hundred, his 51st in ODI, to guide India to a 6-wicket victory against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The veteran regained the form after being disappointed in the last match against Bangladesh. He didn't let Pakistan capitalize on the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill and contributed over 100 runs with Shreyas Iyer, who scored 56 runs from 67 balls.

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Earlier, Pakistan was bowled out for 241 runs in 49.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was accurate and picked three wickets. Two batters were dismissed by Hardik Pandya, while Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Harshit Rana each claimed one wicket. India’s great batter and veteran Virat Kohli scored his 82nd international century. This epic inning came in Dubai when India was chasing a modest target of 242 runs against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. This is Virat Kohli’s first-ever century in the Champions Trophy history and 4th century against Pakistan overall.

Virat Kohli’s century in ODI
Virat Kohli made his 51st ODI century. In 2023 during the match against NewZelaand at Wankhede Stadium in the ODI World Cup, Kohli became the first ever batsman to make 50 ODI centuries breaking the record of India's great Sachin Tendulkar who made 49 ODI tons in his career.

Virat Kohli Century in all formats:

FormatCentury
Test30
ODIs51
T20Is1

 

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