Corey Anderson Smashes Shahid Afridi's 17-Year ODI Record with 36-Ball Century: A Historic Day in Cricket

The match, originally planned as a full 50-over game, was shortened to just 21 overs per side due to persistent rain. West Indies won the toss and chose to field first, hoping to take advantage of the favorable bowling conditions and restrict New Zealand's runs.

Corey Anderson's explosive innings

Corey Anderson, batting at number five, unleashed an extraordinary display of power hitting. He reached his half-century in just 20 balls, setting the stage for his record-breaking century. Anderson's innings was studded with 14 sixes and six fours, propelling him to an unbeaten 131 runs off 47 deliveries. He capitalised on the short boundaries and went for the big shots.

Anderson was ably supported by Jesse Ryder, who himself scored a rapid century, reaching 104 runs. Their partnership was instrumental in New Zealand amassing a massive total of 283 for 4 in the allotted 21 overs. Ryder's innings, though overshadowed by Anderson's heroics, was the sixth-fastest century in ODI history at the time.

West Indies' response

Chasing a steep target under challenging conditions, the West Indies struggled to build momentum. Despite a valiant unbeaten 56 from captain Dwayne Bravo, they managed only 124 for 5 in their 21 overs, falling short by 159 runs. New Zealand's comprehensive victory was highlighted by Anderson's record-breaking performance, which earned him the Player of the Match award.

Breaking a 17-year-old record

Anderson's century surpassed the previous record held by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, who had scored a 37-ball century against Sri Lanka in 1996. Anderson's record stood for just over a year. On January 18, 2015, South Africa's AB de Villiers broke the record by scoring a 31-ball century against the West Indies in Johannesburg.

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