Across ICC event finals, only a select group of players have managed to shine on the biggest stage with a century, showcasing class, composure, and match-winning intent under intense pressure.
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Lloyd’s 85-ball counterattack rescued WI from a shaky start, powering them to their first-ever World Cup title. His aggressive innings laid the foundation for West Indies’ dominance in world cricket.
The “Master Blaster” delivered an unforgettable performance, combining power and poise. His century helped West Indies retain the title, with an unbeaten 138 that showcased his legendary talent.
De Silva’s all-round brilliance, century and key wickets, sealed Sri Lanka’s maiden ICC title. Calm under pressure, he played one of the most complete finals performances ever.
Philo Wallace became the third West Indies player with a century in the final of an ICC event with a knock of 103 against South Africa in Dhaka. However, they lost the match. This was the first ton in a losing cause in an ICC final.
Despite a knee injury, Cairns’ classy century guided New Zealand to their first major ICC trophy. His innings is remembered for resilience and perfect pacing under pressure.
Sourav Ganguly is the only one to make a century. Ganguly made 117 runs against New Zealand in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy final, but that ended in a losing cause.
Ponting’s assault on Indian bowlers included 8 sixes and defined the final. It was a captain’s innings that buried India’s chances and secured Australia’s third World Cup.
Marcus Trescothick is the only English player to score a century in an ICC final, hitting 104 against West Indies in the 2004 Champions Trophy. Despite his effort, England lost by two wickets in a dramatic finish.
An explosive start from Gilchrist left Sri Lanka stunned. Batting with a squash ball in his glove, he played one of the most iconic opening knicks in finals history.
Shane Watson scored a century in the final of the 2009 Champions Trophy against New Zealand at Centurion. He made an unbeaten 105 as the Ricky Ponting-led Australia won the trophy for the second time in a row.
Jayawardene’s elegant innings was full of finesse, guiding SL to a competitive total. Though in a losing cause, his knock was one for the ages.
A fearless knock from Fakhar stunned the Indian team. From a no-ball reprieve to match-winner, his maiden ton came in the biggest game of his career.
Travis Head produced a brilliant innings of 167 – the highest individual score in an ICC final – against India in the 2023 World Test Championship Final at The Oval. His match-winning knock helped Australia clinch the WTC title for the first time in their history.
Steve Smith cemented his greatness in the longest format of the game with a knock of 137 runs in the 2023 WTC final against India at the Oval as Australia thrashed India to lift the trophy.
Head’s counterpunch after early wickets silenced a 130,000-strong crowd. A match-winning century that brought Australia their 6th World Cup title.
Markram’s unbeaten ton came under enormous pressure and injury clouds. With Bavuma, he stitched a crucial stand to push South Africa towards a historic maiden ICC men’s trophy.
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