A maiden century in cricket means a batter’s first-ever score of 100 runs or more in a single innings. It’s a big milestone because it marks their first century in that format or level of cricket.

Quick Scoop

  • Maiden here means first or initial.
  • A maiden century is not about bowling; it’s a batting achievement.
  • Example: if a player scores 127 runs and it is their first hundred, that is their maiden century.

If you want, I can also explain the difference between century , maiden century , and maiden over.