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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𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧. 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 💯

Sangakkara’s 𝟏𝟎𝟔* wasn’t just a knock - it was a 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! 💥 Leading #SriLankaMasters to a spectacular victory with the winning shot! #IMLT20 #TheBaapsOfCricket #IMLonJioHotstar #IMLonCineplex pic.twitter.com/pFle5IJmeg

— INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE (@imlt20official) March 10, 2025

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.

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.

TWIN HUNDREDS from Shane Watson and Ben Dunk against the INDIA MASTERS.pic.twitter.com/vC3FbeIBXR

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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.

𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐱𝟐! 🤯

Ben Dunk and Shane Watson put on a masterclass with 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟎+ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝! 👏

📺 Catch it LIVE NOW ➡️ @JioHotstar, @Colors_Cineplex & @CCSuperhits! 📲#IMLT20 #TheBaapsOfCricket #IMLonJioHotstar #IMLonCineplex pic.twitter.com/gJFQ2h50hJ

— INTERNATIONAL MASTERS LEAGUE (@imlt20official) March 5, 2025

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

Watson: 110* (52 Balls, 12 Fours, 7 Sixes)
Dunk: 132* (53 Balls, 12 Fours, 10 Sixes)

Ben Dunk and Shane Watson dazzled with centuries, leading to a 200+ partnership and setting a 270-run target against the Indian Masters. 🔥🏏 #ShaneWatson #IMLT20 #cricketchallenge pic.twitter.com/LY5sWG7bEv

— Syed Sami (@SamiSocial) March 5, 2025

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.

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 centurions are back in the hut. New Zealand are 252/3 after 40 overs.

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 5, 2025

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.

Two players scoring centuries in the same innings in ICC knockouts

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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.

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.

🚨 HISTORY BY SHANE WATSON 🚨

- Shane Watson smashed the first Hundred in IMLT20 History 💛 pic.twitter.com/yQhnF4LUST

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 24, 2025

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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.

#Cricket – Like he never left the game. 🫡 Shane Watson hits the first century in the #IMLT20 against West Indies Masters!

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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.

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.

Fans dancing and celebrating Virat Kohli's Hundred & Team India's Win against Pakistan in Mumbai. 🔥🇮🇳 (ANI).pic.twitter.com/Hxg0VCq43Y

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 23, 2025

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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.

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.

HUNDRED FOR VIRAT KOHLI...!!!! 🐐

82nd International Hundred for the King, first in Champions Trophy and he led from front in the run chase against Pakistan at Dubai. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ntFmYvaqA9

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 23, 2025

Most centuries for India in ICC ODI events

8 - Rohit Sharma (40 Inns)
7 - Sourav Ganguly (32 Inns)
7 - Sachin Tendulkar (48 Inns)
6 - Shikhar Dhawan (20 Inns)
6 - Virat Kohli (51 Inns) #ChampionsTrophy #INDvsPAK #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/EBXKONgac6

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 23, 2025

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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:

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.  

ROHIT SHARMA HUNDRED MOMENT 🇮🇳

- Hitman is back with a bang..!!!! pic.twitter.com/FF91jrgyij

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 9, 2025

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.