ICC U19 WC: Will Malajczuk smashes fastest century in tournament history as Australia register eight-wicket win over Japan

Windhoek [Namibia], January 20 (ANI): Australia left-handed batter Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest-ever ton in ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup history in his side's commanding eight-wicket win against Japan in the ongoing tournament on Tuesday.

While chasing a target of 202, Malajczuk hammered his century at the 13.5-over mark, reaching the milestone in just 51 deliveries - the fastest-ever ton in the tournament's history.

The southpaw was dismissed on 102 off 55, which included 12 boundaries and five sixes, at a strike rate of 185.45.

Before getting dismissed, the left-handed batter stitched a 135-run stand for the opening wicket with Nitesh Samuel, which laid the foundation for the defending champions to chase down the target of 202 runs.

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