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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

A battle-hardened Test centurion with five Six Nations titles to his name, O'Mahony also knew better than to big up Ireland's chances with three games still remaining.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

A quest must be led by someone of centurion rank or higher.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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