{
  "id": 10226842,
  "title": "Four Hundreds In Three ODIs In Single Day: Greaves, Bavuma, Miller And Banton Light Up Sunday; More Likely",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/four-hundreds-in-three-odis-in-single-day-greaves-bavuma-miller-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T13:28:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/four-hundreds-in-three-odis-in-single-day-greaves-bavuma-miller-and-banton-light-up-sunday-more-likely"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 27, 2026, the cricket world witnessed a remarkable day in One Day International (ODI) cricket as four different players achieved centuries in a single day. Justin Greaves, Temba Bavuma, David Miller, and Tom Banton all scored three figures, amassing a total of 472 runs between them. This phenomenal display of batting prowess occurred across three different matches played on the same day.\n\nJustin Greaves, representing West Indies, made history by scoring his maiden ODI century against India in Thiruvananthapuram. Greaves' impressive innings consisted of 101 runs off just 108 balls and featured 12 fours. This milestone was particularly significant for the West Indies player, as he had previously failed to reach the 50-run mark in ODI cricket.\n\nTemba Bavuma, representing South Africa, also played a pivotal role in this extraordinary day. The Proteas batter scored 103 runs off 116 balls while supporting his side against Australia. Bavuma's innings was instrumental in South Africa posting a mammoth total of 365/9 in their second innings. His performance included 10 fours and two sixes, showcasing his talent and consistency at the highest level of the game.\n\nDavid Miller, a South African all-rounder, contributed with an outstanding 142 runs off 93 balls in the same match against Australia. Miller's innings included 12 fours and nine sixes, making it his career-best ODI score. His incredible knock played a crucial role in South Africa's total of 365/9. Bavuma and Miller's combined effort added 156 runs for the fourth wicket, which proved decisive for South Africa's victory.\n\nThe day's heroics were completed by Tom Banton, who scored his maiden ODI century for England against Sri Lanka at The Oval. The opener's innings consisted of 126 runs off 105 balls, featuring 16 fours and five sixes. Banton's partnership with captain Harry Brook, who scored 77 runs, added 150 runs for the fourth wicket, showcasing the importance of strong leadership and batting partnerships in ODIs.\n\nAs September 27, 2026, proved to be a day of batting brilliance, it is likely that more centuries may follow, as the opposing teams chase targets in the second innings. The four batters who achieved this remarkable feat on the same day have added to their growing list of ODI hundreds, leaving a lasting impact on the cricketing world.",
  "summary": "September 27, 2026: Sunday turned into a remarkable day for ODI batting as four different players hit centuries across three matches. Justin Greaves, Temba Bavuma, David Miller and Tom Banton all reached three figures on the same day, scoring a total of 472 runs between them. Justin Greaves Smashes Maiden Ton One of the centuries of the day came from Justin Greaves, who struck his maiden ODI…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}