centurion

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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

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

A battle-hardened Test centurion with five Six Nations titles to his name, O'Mahony also knew better than to big up Ireland's chances with three games still remaining.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

Jason stood about fifty yards away, sword-fighting with a stocky centurion whose lips were stained cherry red, like blood.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan