CWC History: Records held by associate nations 

#2 Youngest and oldest players to participate in World Cup

Netherlands cricket team- The Dutches

There is an old saying which goes, "Age is just a number."

Nitish Kumar (Canada), being just 16 years and 283 days old, became the youngest player to participate in a World Cup, in 2011. He has represented the Canadian team in 16 ODIs and 6 T20Is.

Nolan Clarke (Netherlands), being 47 years and 257 days old, holds the record of oldest player to take part in a World Cup. He was responsible for Netherlands cricket team's qualification to World Cup 1996.

Nolan also became the oldest debutant in ODIs when he played his maiden match versus New Zealand in 1996.

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#1 Fastest ODI century and highest successful run-chase (Ireland, 2011)

England v Ireland: Group B - 2011 ICC World Cup

Ireland Cricket produced one of the major upsets in World Cup history when they played against the England in the CWC 2011.

Opting to bat first on a batting belter in Bengaluru, England posted a mammoth total of 327/8 with the help of 167-run partnership between Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell. England were cruising to a victory when their bowlers contained Ireland to 111-5 in 25 overs, but the determined Ireland lower order had other ideas.

Kevin O'Brien, with his amazing stroke-play scored the fastest century (off 50 balls) in World Cup history. His flamboyant knock of 113 off 63 balls (13 boundaries, 6 sixes) along with vital contributions from Alex Cusack and John Mooney helped Ireland to achieve the highest successful run-chase in World Cups.