Lahore, March 5 -- With a century that went in vain, David Miller still managed to overthrow India's legendary opener Virender Sehwag's 23-year-old record for the fastest century (67 balls) in the Champions Trophy.

During the second semi-final against New Zealand, Miller waged a lone war in the Proteas' pursuit of a record-breaking 363-run target at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Wickets kept tumbling at one end while Miller kept a faint glimmer of hope alive with his rich batting prowess. On the final ball of the chase, he sprinted for a double to arrive at the three-digit figure, unbeaten and breaking Sehwag's long-standing record.

Miller achieved the feat in 67 deliveries, bettering Sehwag's record, who struck a century against Englan...