Johannesburg, Jan 18
South African batsman AB de Villiers hit the fastest century in One-Day International (ODI) history, reaching three figures in just 31 deliveries against the West Indies at the New Wanderers Stadium.
The previous record was held by New Zealander Corey Anderson, who took 36 balls against West Indies.
De Villiers hit 16 sixes that also helped him share the record of scoring maximum sixes in an ODI innings with Indian Rohit Sharma.
The International Cricket Council(ICC) Monday announced the quarter-finals of the World Cup which will be held from February 14 to March 29.
Quarter-final matches:
Quarter-final 1 - A1 v B4
Quarter-final 2 - A2 v B3
Quarter-final 3 - A3 v B2
Quarter-final 4 - A4 v B1
A1 means the side that tops Pool A while B4 means the side that finishes fourth in Pool B
Quarter-final dates and venues:
March 18 at Sydney Cricket Ground
March 19 at Melbourne Cricket Ground
March 20 at Adelaide Oval
March 21 at Wellington Stadium
Semi-final matches:
Semi-final 1 - winner QF1 (A1 v B4) v winner QF3 (A3 v B2)
Semi-final 2 - winner QF2 (A2 v B3) v winner QF4 (A4 v B1)
Semi-final dates and venues:
March 24 at Eden Park, Auckland
March 26 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Final date and venue:
March 29 at Melbourne Cricket Ground