Dawid Malan’s accomplishment in achieving six centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) stands out not only for the achievement itself but also for the remarkable speed at which he reached this milestone. It took him just 23 innings, surpassing notable players like Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq, who achieved a similar feat in 27 innings. It’s worth mentioning that Shubman Gill holds the record for India’s fastest six centuries in ODIs, achieving it in 35 innings.

Malan’s remarkable century in the ICC World Cup game against Bangladesh not only added to his extraordinary career but also placed him in a prominent category within English cricket history. He now shares the company of cricket legends like Graham Gooch and Andrew Strauss as one of the three English batters to secure a century in a World Cup match hosted on Indian soil. His century was adorned with an impressive 16 fours and five towering sixes.

The left-handed batsman’s innings were a masterclass in fearless batting, where he teamed up with Jonny Bairstow (52) to establish a formidable opening partnership of 115 runs in just 17 overs. However, Malan’s hunger for runs didn’t wane as he went on to build a monumental 151-run partnership with Joe Root (82) for the second wicket, laying the foundation for England to set a colossal total in the picturesque Dharamsala.

With this exceptional achievement, Dawid Malan has firmly placed himself in the exclusive club of English centurions in World Cup tournaments, joining the ranks of cricket greats such as Denis Amiss, Graham Gooch, Andrew Strauss, Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, Joe Root, and Jonny Bairstow.