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Who scored the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history?
Verified Answer
AB de Villiers
Quiz Options
- AB de Villiers
- Brendon McCullum
- Kevin O'Brien
- Glenn Maxwell
Explanation & Context
Kevin O'Brien of Ireland scored the fastest century in World Cup history, reaching the milestone in just 50 balls against England in 2011.
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