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centurion

[sen-toor-ee-uhn, -tyoor-] / sɛnˈtʊər i ən, -ˈtyʊər- /


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Not long after, he justified the roughly $130,000 investment the Rajasthan Royals made in a 13-year-old - becoming the youngest centurion in competitive senior cricket with a blistering 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Tim Seifert whacked 52 from 26 balls but around him New Zealand lost regular wickets in pursuit of a lost cause, including Finn Allen, the Black Caps' semi-final centurion, for nine in the third over.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

England centurion Danny Care says utility back Daly's experience could be vital in a high-pressure game.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka, a centurion against Australia, fell for nine exposing Sri Lank's shaky middle order and they folded in 16.4 overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The centurion was watching with more interest than concern, as if he were examining one of his stupid gutted teddy bears.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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