Fastest century of Under 19 World Cup (Photo: PTI)
Will Malajczuk Fastest Century: In the last few months, many stormy innings have been seen in Under 19 cricket. First, Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke the record of fastest century in Under-19 ODI. Then the record of fastest century made by Suryavanshi was broken by Sameer Minhas of Pakistan. Now Australian batsman Will Malachek has scored the fastest century in the history of Under 19 World Cup. The 18-year-old Australian opener scored the fastest century against Japan and in doing so broke the record set by a Pakistani batsman in the Under-19 World Cup.
Who scored the fastest century in U19 ODI World Cup?
Australia’s Will Malachek scored 102 runs in 55 balls in the Under-19 World Cup match played against Japan on January 20, 2026, which included 5 sixes and 12 fours. During this, he completed his century in 51 balls, which is a new record for the fastest century in the history of Under 19 World Cup. Earlier this record was in the name of Pakistan’s Qasim Akram, which he made against Sri Lanka in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Qasim Akram then scored a century in 63 balls. But, Australian opener Will Malachek broke Qasim Akram’s record by playing 12 balls less.
Who are the 3 batsmen who scored the fastest century in U19 ODI?
With his 51-ball century, Will Malachek has become the fastest batsman to score a century in the Under-19 ODI World Cup. At the same time, he is the second batsman to do so in the history of Under 19 ODI. The world record for the fastest century in Under-19 ODI is in the name of Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas, which he scored in 41 balls. India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the third batsman to score the fastest century in Under-19 ODI. He completed his hundred in 52 balls.
By how big a margin did Australia beat Japan?
Thanks to Will Malachek’s century, Australia defeated Japan by 8 wickets with 125 balls remaining. Batting first, Japan scored 201 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, Australia achieved the target of 202 runs by losing 2 wickets in 29.2 overs. Will Malachek was adjudged Player of the Match for scoring the fastest century in the history of Under-19 World Cup in 51 balls.