AB de Villiers scored the second-fastest century in the history of the World Cup on Friday – and keeps illustrious company.
1 Kevin O’Brien (Ireland) v England, Bangalore, 2011
Balls to 100: 50
Final score: 113 (63)
2 AB de Villiers (South Africa) v West Indies, Sydney, 2015
Balls to 100: 52
Final score: 162 not out (66)
3 Matthew Hayden (Australia) v South Africa, St Kitts, 2007
Balls to 100: 66
Final score: 101 (68)
4 John Davison (Canada) v West Indies, Centurion, 2003
Balls to 100: 67
Final score: 111 (76)
5 Paul Stirling (Ireland) v Netherlands, Kolkatar, 2011
Balls to reach 100: 70
Final score: 101 (72)
