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
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
However, centurion Aiden Markram continued where he left off from the previous day as he put South Africa on the brink of victory with a superb 136.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 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
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
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