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centurion

[sen-toor-ee-uhn, -tyoor-] / sɛnˈtʊər i ən, -ˈtyʊər- /


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Tim Seifert whacked 52 from 26 balls but around him New Zealand lost regular wickets in pursuit of a lost cause, including Finn Allen, the Black Caps' semi-final centurion, for nine in the third over.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

England centurion Danny Care says utility back Daly's experience could be vital in a high-pressure game.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

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

‘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