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

It was England's highest total in ODIs for three years and their best effort at home since 2018, while Bethell's ton, in his 33rd international innings, made him England's second-youngest ODI centurion after David Gower.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

"It doesn't sit that well with me," England centurion Danny Care told the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

That advantage was extended to 145 as Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight steered England to 31-1 at the close, after first-innings centurion Maia Bouchier fell for a duck.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

Frank’s old centurion badge was pinned to his shirt, despite the fact that the demigods of the Argo II were now Public Enemies Numbers 1 through 7 back at Camp Jupiter.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan