1. Andre Russell (Windies)
Observing the present batting forms among the world cricketers, we can easily say that Andre Russell is the top contender to break AB de Villiers’ fastest ODI century record in this Cricket World Cup.
In recently concluded IPL 2019, Russell hugely shined with his bat for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He finished as the fifth most run-scorer in that tournament as he scored 510 runs in 13 innings with an average of 56.66. But, his major shinning point in this tournament was his strike-rate, which was an incredible 204.81.
For his performances in IPL 2019, Russell won the Most Valuable Player award in this edition. He also won the Maximum Sixes Award of IPL 2019 as he hit 52 sixes in this season.
Earlier, in 2018, Russell slammed a 40-ball century in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Andre Russell played his last ODI match in July 2018. But watching his latest dangerous batting form, the Caribbean selectors decided to select him for the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Now, Andre Russell has the opportunity to continue his dangerous batting form in this CWC. Looking at his present batting form, we can say that Andre Russell can break any special record in this CWC, including the fastest ODI century record.