A look at England's youngest centurions in ODI cricket
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Jacob Bethell starred in England's record-breaking win over South Africa in the 3rd and final ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Bethell's 82-ball 110 powered England to a mammoth 414/5, the third-highest ODI total in England. Notably, Bethell slammed his maiden century in professional cricket. He also became the third-youngest player to score an ODI hundred for England.
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David Gower: 21y 55d
Former batter David Gower remains England's youngest centurion in ODI cricket. The former left-handed batter scored his maiden ODI century in 1978 against Pakistan at The Oval. He was 21 years and 55 days old at that time. Gower slammed an unbeaten 114 off 122 balls, guiding England to 248/6 in 55 overs. Pakistan were later restricted to 154/8.
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David Gower: 21y 309dÂ
Gower also occupies the second spot on this list. Less than a year later, he hammered another ton, this time against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Notably, Gower hadn't turned 22 as yet (21y 309d).
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Jacob Bethell: 21y 319d
At 21 years and 319 days, Bethell is now the third-youngest player with an ODI century for England. As mentioned, the star all-rounder didn't have a ton in professional cricket before the South Africa ODI. Owing to his exploits, the hosts scored 414/5 in 50 overs against England. They later won by 342 runs, the highest margin of victory in ODI history.