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 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

First-innings centurion Ravindra hit six fours in his unbeaten 39 and was named player of the match, while Young hit the winning runs with his seventh four as he finished on 48.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

The centurion was watching with more interest than concern, as if he were examining one of his stupid gutted teddy bears.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan