centurion

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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

Having resumed on 51-2, they lost first-innings centurion Tony de Zorzi lbw to left-arm quick Shaheen Afridi to the third ball of the day to push the finely-poised chase in Pakistan's favour.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

However, centurion Aiden Markram continued where he left off from the previous day as he put South Africa on the brink of victory with a superb 136.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

He reached 100 in just 124 games in the competition, which is 17 games quicker than any other centurion in Premier League history.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

His Roman badges - mural crown, centurion, praetor - glittered on his shirt collar.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan