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centurion

[sen-toor-ee-uhn, -tyoor-] / sɛnˈtʊər i ən, -ˈtyʊər- /


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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 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 was while Coles was off the field that Ford, who became the eighth male centurion for England, provided the half's only score with a drop goal.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

Tonight it was she and Frank, as usual, with Percy and Nico and their centurion Dakota, who sat there, Hazel figured, because he felt obligated to welcome the new recruit.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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