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

This year alone there have been 10 hundreds, including three first-time centurions, one first-time double centurion, and Mulder's record-breaking knock.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 24, 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

The centurion stared at Percy with shock, then outrage.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan