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Scoring a century in ODI cricket is usually about timing, intent, and strike rate. But history also shows that not every hundred is fast and aggressive. In some matches, the situation forced batters to slow down completely either to save the game, survive difficult conditions, or play a rescue role. Here is a detailed look at the top 10 slowest centuries in One Day Internationals, measured by the most balls taken to reach 100 runs. Slowest ODI Centuries (Most Balls to Reach 100) RankPlayerBalls to 100OpponentVenueYear1David Boon166IndiaHobart19912Ramiz Raja157West IndiesMelbourne19923Geoff Marsh156EnglandLord’s19894Ramiz Raja152Sri LankaAdelaide19905Scott Styris152Sri LankaSt George’s20076Tom Cooper151AfghanistanVoorburg20107Geoff Marsh150West IndiesGeorgetown19918David Hemp150KenyaPotchefstroom20099Shai Hope149IndiaChennai201910David…

MS Dhoni has officially started preparing for IPL 2026, and fans could not have asked for a better sign. The former India captain was recently seen batting in the nets at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) facility, weeks ahead of the new IPL season. A short video shared by JSCA on social media shows Dhoni padding up and casually chatting before beginning his batting drills. The clip went viral within minutes, triggering huge excitement among Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters across platforms. Dhoni Back in Action Ahead of IPL 2026 At 44, Dhoni continues to defy expectations. Although he…

Taking 50 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) is a major achievement for any bowler. Doing it faster than others shows not just skill, but also immediate impact at the international level. Over the years, a few bowlers have stunned the cricket world by reaching 50 ODI wickets in very few matches. From mystery spinners to express fast bowlers, this list includes legends, modern stars, and even players from associate nations. Below is the updated list of the top 10 fastest bowlers to 50 ODI wickets, measured from debut to the match in which they reached the milestone. Fastest to…

IND VS NZ Match 14, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Preview: The ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 is heading towards the next round. The next round will be the Super Six round. India U19 have qualified from Group B, and the next game will decide which will be the other teams to make it through from this group. Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, India U19 have managed to win both games. They beat USA U19 in the first game by six wickets. It was followed by a close win over Bangladesh U19 by 18 runs. In both games,…

SL VS ENG 2nd ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for Sri Lanka vs England ODI Series 2026 Preview: Harry Brook and co. suffered a hammering in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, losing by 19 runs. The hosts managed to beat England without their premier bowlers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dushmantha Chameera. So, what did they do differently? It was picking the right combination according to the wicket. They went with a spin-heavy bowling unit, and pacers also contributed well. That was missing with England, who let Sri Lanka post a challenging total, which proved to be a winning one in the end. Kusal Mendis was superb for his unbeaten 93 off 117 balls and…

T20 cricket is usually about fast runs, big shots, and high strike rates. But there have been moments when Indian batters were forced to slow down, either due to early wickets, tricky chases, or match situations that demanded caution over aggression. These innings may look unusual on paper, but each came with its own context. Here is a look at the top 5 slowest T20 innings by Indian batters (minimum 20 balls faced). Top 5 Slowest T20 Innings by Indian RankBatterRuns (Balls)Strike RateOpponentVenue & YearMatch Context1Rohit Sharma12* (27)44.44Sri LankaMohali, 2017Small chase, early wickets2Virat Kohli26* (31)83.87New ZealandLucknow, 2023Collapse in powerplay3KL Rahul13*…

Ashleigh Gardner is a reliable Australian all-rounder. She has been an excellent off-spinner. Plus, she can build valuable knocks with the bat. But what’s even more impressive about Gardner is her leadership skills. She has taken on captaincy duties in several T20 leagues. Here you can look at Ashleigh Gardner’s captaincy record in women’s T20 cricket. Ashleigh Gardner Captaincy Record in WBBL TeamMatchesWonLostTiedNo ResultWin%Sydney Sixers6330050.00 Gardner made her captaincy debut with Sydney Sixers in the WBBL 2023 season. She filled in for Ellyse Perry in the league opener, though the Sixers lost the match. Cut to 2025, Gardner replaced Perry…

Cricket often creates unbelievable stories, and Scotland’s road to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is one of them. After missing out in the European Qualifiers, Scotland looked out of the race. But a major development changed everything. Bangladesh decided not to play matches in India, which opened a vacant spot in Group C. The ICC is expected to give this place to Scotland, the highest-ranked team outside qualification. For Scottish cricket, this feels like redemption and opportunity rolled into one. Scotland’s Recent T20 World Cup Journey Scotland is no stranger to the big stage: Each tournament has added experience,…

A dramatic turn of events has put Bangladesh cricket team on the brink of missing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After failing to meet the deadline set by the International Cricket Council, Bangladesh now risk being replaced by Scotland cricket team, according to reports. With the tournament less than three weeks away, the situation has quickly escalated into one of the biggest off-field controversies in recent World Cup history. Why Bangladesh Are in Trouble The issue began when Bangladesh raised concerns about playing their group-stage matches in India, citing political tension and security worries. Their scheduled games were set…

SEC VS PR Match Qualifier 2, Dream11 Team Prediction for SA20 2025-26 Preview: It is time to find out the second finalist of the SA20 2025-26. The first season runners-up, Pretoria Capitals, are currently in the final, and they are waiting for the second finalist, which will be determined after Qualifier 2. This contest will be played between the two-time champion, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and Paarl Royals. Will SEC make it through their fourth success final, or will the Royals advance to their first SA20 final in four seasons? All the questions will be answered on Friday when these two teams will be up against each other. Qualifier 2 will be held at…