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.
