In a moment that will be etched into cricketing history, young Australian all rounder Cameron Green rewrote the record books during the third ODI against South Africa, smashing a blistering century off just 47 balls.
This remarkable feat makes Green only the second Australian to score the second fastest century in ODI history a feat previously achieved by Glenn Maxwell.
The third match of the fiercely contested three match ODI series between Australia and South Africa turned into a spectacle of power hitting and fearless batting, with Green at the heart of the action.
Coming in at number three, Green unleashed a barrage of aggressive shots from the outset, leaving spectators and commentators in awe.
He scored a stunning 118* off just 55 balls, maintaining a ferocious strike rate of 214.55. His innings featured six boundaries and eight sixes, showcasing his explosive batting style. Green’s blistering century is now the 11th fastest in the history of ODI cricket a testament to his fearless approach at such a young age.
Notably, Green’s explosive innings included eight sixes against South Africa, the second most sixes by an Australian in a single ODI innings against South Africa only behind Ricky Ponting’s record of nine sixes in Johannesburg back in 2006.
His power hitting helped propel Australia to a commanding position and added a new chapter to his burgeoning career.
This was Green’s maiden ODI century, and what a way to announce himself on the world stage. His aggressive start and fearless stroke play left South African bowlers helpless, and his innings will be remembered as one of the most electrifying in recent times.
A Rising Star with a Bright Future
At just 26 years old, Cameron Green has already made significant contributions across all formats for Australia. He has played 32 Tests, scoring 1,565 runs and taking 35 wickets.
In ODIs, before this innings, he had accumulated 664 runs and claimed 20 wickets in 30 matches. His T20 record boasts 521 runs and 12 wickets a testament to his versatility and all round prowess.
Green’s rapid rise has electrified Australian cricket fans, and moments like this only solidify his reputation as one of the game’s brightest young talents. As he continues to grow and develop, the cricketing world eagerly awaits more such fireworks from the promising all rounder.
