Jacob Bethell becomes 2nd youngest to score ODI century for England, surpasses former captain

September 8, 2025

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Jacob Bethell scripted history for England as his maiden ODI century helped England post 414/5 on the board.

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Bethell's maiden ODI ton

Aged 21 years and 319 days, Jacob Bethell became 2nd youngster England batter to score an ODI century.

Bethell enters history books

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The record for youngest ODI centurion belongs to David Gower who scored a century against Pakistan in 1978, aged 21 years 55 days.

David Gower

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In 1979, David Gower slammed an ODI century against Australia in Melbourne. Gowever was 21 years and 309 days old at the time. 

Gower 2nd on the list too

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Jacob Bethell surpassed former batter Craig Kieswetter who scored a century against Bangladesh in 2010. He was 22 years and 97 days old. 

Kieswetter magic vs BAN

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The fourth-youngest to score an ODI century for England is Alastair Cook. Aged 22 years and 239 days, Cook scored his maiden ODI century against India in 2007.

Cook's ton vs India

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Jacob Bethell scored 110 runs from just 82 balls. He hit 13 fours and three sixes during his maiden ODI century.

Bethell's story knock

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Apart from Bethell, Joe Root scored a century as well. This was Root's 19th ODI century.

Root scores ton too

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Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler's fifties and cameos from other batters helped England post 414/5 on the board, their 7th 400-plus total in ODIs.

England cross 400 for 7th time

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Later this month, Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest international captain in the T20I series against Ireland.

Bethell to enter record books again

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