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

Smith, namesake Fin, and cap centurion George Ford are the three fly-halves in the wider squad, and assistant coach Kevin Sinfield admits keeping all three happy is a challenge.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

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

Harlequins legend Care, 38, another Test centurion, made his England debut in 2008 and retired from international duty 16 years later in 2024; an unprecedented span.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Octavian, as the most senior centurion, turned to Percy.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan