David Miller Becomes Fastest Centurion In Champions Trophy History

Despite South Africa’s defeat, there was a positive in David Miller’s form, as the left-hander smashed the fastest-ever century in Champions Trophy history. The 35-year-old smashed a 67-ball century in the second semi-final clash against New Zealand in Lahore on March 5. 

South Africa’s No.6 batter walked in with the Proteas in a lot of bother at 167/4. Over the next two hours, the left-hander soaked in pressure and smashed a sizzling century with ten fours and four sixes. 

Fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy

67 balls - David Miller vs New Zealand, Lahore, 2025

77 balls - Josh Inglis vs England, Lahore, 2025

77 balls - Virender Sehwag vs England, Colombo, 2002

Miller surpassed Australia’s Josh Inglis’ record, with the Australian wicketkeeper scoring a 77-ball century. However, that record could only last a week and a half, as Miller now increased his average to 153, the highest average in ICC ODI knockouts.

Oldest centurion in ICC Champions Trophy

36y 110d - Virat Kohli vs Pakistan, Dubai, 2025

35y 268d - David Miller vs New Zealand, Lahore, 2025*

35y 229d - Kumar Sangakkara vs England, Southampton, 2013

34y 287d - Ricky Ponting vs England, Centurion, 2009

34y 209d - Kane Williamson vs South Africa, Lahore, 2025

Unfortunately, Miller’s century wasn’t the oldest in the competition's history, with India’s Virat Kohli holding that record. Kohli’s century against Pakistan came with the Indian batter aged 36y 110d.