Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis rewrote the history of the fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy history, as his heroic batting performance played a major role in Australia's stunning win against England by recording the highest total in tournament history. 

It was the first match for both Australia and England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore hosted the fourth match of the tournament, where England scored the record tournament total of 351/8 in 50 overs, majorly thanks to opener Ben Duckett's tournament record-breaking score of 165 off 143 balls (17 fours and three sixes). 

Although Australia lost their first two wickets cheaply, Matthew Short and Marnus Labuschgane first handled the early situation, and later, the wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis dominated with the support of Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell. 

Inglis had a 146-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Carey, and then he set another flying 74-run partnership with Maxwell for the unbroken sixth wicket, which lasted for 35 legitimated balls to secure an unforgettable victory in tournament history. 

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Josh Inglis recorded joint-fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy history

After completing his half-century in 41 balls, Inglis rushed to his maiden ODI century in just 77 balls. By completing his century, Inglis equaled the record for the fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy history. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag previously held the record for lonely after scoring a 77-ball century against England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2002. 

Wicketkeeper-batter Inglis scored 120 not out off only 86 balls with the help of eight fours and six sixes. It was the third-highest score by a wicketkeeper-batter in the ICC Champions Trophy. While it was the fifth time that a wicketkeeper-batter recorded a Champions Trophy century, three of these have recorded this edition. 

ICC Champions Trophy: Wicketkeeper-batters with centuries

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has finally found his form with the bat as the right-handed batter scored one of his powerful ODI centuries in style when India were chasing the 305-run target against England in Cuttack on Sunday (February 9) evening. 

Trailing the three-match ODI series by 1-0 against the hosts India, England captain Jos Buttler chose to bat first in the second ODI at Cuttack. England scored 304 runs before getting all out in 49.5 overs.

In reply, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a firing start with stable help from his opening partner and deputy captain Shubman Gill. While they had a strong century partnership for the first wicket, Rohit was unstoppable with the bat. The right-handed opening batter, who was struggling with the bat in recent matches, finally produced his powerful batting performance in the Cuttack ODI, where he was always busy putting the ball over the boundary. 

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Rohit Sharma hit his 32nd ODI hundred 

After completing his half-century in 30 balls with the help of four fours and four sixes, Rohit hit five more fours and three more sixes to complete his 32nd ODI century in just 76 balls. The right-handed batter smashed a sixer to Adil Rashid over the long off to complete his memorable ODI century. In the list of most ODI centuries, Rohit is behind Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, who recorded 50 and 49 ODI centuries, respectively.  

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Batters with the most ODI centuries

In an electrifying Indian Premier League match, Travis Head delivered an unforgettable performance for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Travis Head has hit the fourth fastest century in IPL history. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener bashed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers, hitting his maiden IPL hundred in just 39 balls. His inning consisted of 9 fours and 8 sixes, as he scored 84 of 100 runs in boundaries.

Travis Head’s Dominating Start

Travis Head, not one to be overshadowed, started his innings with a powerful display of hitting. His early aggression saw him blasting Dayal for a six and quickly moving through the gears to reach a rapid half-century in just 20 balls.

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Head’s innings was nothing short of a masterclass in T20 batting. He fearlessly smacked Jacks for a boundary followed by two enormous sixes over deep mid-wicket, showcasing his exceptional form and timing.

Approaching his century, Head was unstoppable. He reached the nineties with a boundary and, within 12 overs, brought up his team’s 150. His century came from just 39 deliveries, starting his destruction right from the first ball he faced. In just 39 deliveries, Head reaches his century, and the devastation began from the very first ball.

Fastest 100s in IPL by balls faced
30 C Gayle vs PWI Bengaluru 2013
37 Y Pathan vs MI Mumbai BS 2010
38 D Miller vs RCB Mohali 2013
39 T Head vs RCB Bengaluru 2024
42 A Gilchrist vs MI Mumbai DYP 2008

However, all good things come to an end. Ferguson, with a clever slower ball, finally dismissed Head for a magnificent 102 off 41 balls. Faf du Plessis caught a challenging reverse cup to close what was a stellar innings, earning Head a standing ovation as he walked off.

Audience and Fan Reactions

The internet buzzed with reactions, from trending tweets to in-depth analysis on cricket blogs. Fans and experts alike marveled at Head’s aggressive batting and strategic acumen.

Early Game Dynamics

The toss favored RCB, leading them to field first. The decision immediately put the Sunrisers in the spotlight. Abhishek Sharma wasted no time, aggressively attacking from the outset and setting a robust tone by smashing the first boundary against Will Jacks’ off-spin. With top players like Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj on the bench, the game’s dynamics shifted, spotlighting players like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head who were set to open the innings.