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
Smith, namesake Fin, and cap centurion George Ford are the three fly-halves in the wider squad, and assistant coach Kevin Sinfield admits keeping all three happy is a challenge.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 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
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
‘They could use some new blood, some fresh perspective. If your centurion Dakota has any problem with that, tell him to talk to me.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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