Not Just Fastest 100, Glenn Maxwell Achieves Multiple Feats With Ton Against Netherlands

25.10.2023 - 18:37 sports.ndtv.com

Australia registered a thumping 309-run victory over Netherlands in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Batting first, the Pat-Cummins-led side posted a huge total of 399/8 in 50 overs with Glenn Maxwell and David Warner hitting centuries.

Later, Adam Zampa registered a four-wicket haul as Netherlands got bundled out for 90. The match turned out to be really special for Maxwell as he smashed the fastest century (40 balls) in the history of ODI World Cup.

Apart from this, there were many other records which were broken by the 35-year-old all-rounder. Maxwell scored the fastest hundred in the competition's history, reaching the landmark in just 40 balls to go past South African Aiden Markram's previous record of 43 balls, which was also achieved in this edition.

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The ongoing ODI World Cup will be surely be remembered for the extraordinary innings played by Glenn Maxwell against Afghanistan. The Australia all-rounder brought up his maiden double ton and helped his side chase down the target of 292. Australia were 91/7 but Maxwell's historical knock pulled them out from the jaws of defeat and guided them into the semi-finals. In a recent interview, the 35-year-old all-rounder stated the during his knock, his only strategy was to play with the mentality of the "subcontinent team".

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