Glenn Maxwell smashes fastest World Cup ton as Australia thrash Netherlands
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest century in World Cup history as Australia crushed the Netherlands by a mammoth 309 runs in Delhi on Wednesday.
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"As Far As Captaincy Is Concerned...": Babar Azam Answers The Big Question
There arguably isn't a person in cricket who is more under pressure than Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Following a dismal campaign in the Cricket World Cup 2023 -- losing three of the first five matches -- Pakistan see their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread. The situation is such that Babar's captaincy skills have also come in the line of fire, with fans, experts, and many former cricketers questioning if he even has what it takes to succeed as a skipper.
'Everything Is Must-Win Now' For Faltering England, Says Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali said on Wednesday that "everything is a must-win now" as faltering defending champions England face a Cricket World Cup day of reckoning. England tackle Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday knowing that a fourth defeat in five games will shatter any realistic hopes of sneaking into the semi-finals. "We know we've been in this position before although probably not to this degree, but we know everything is a must-win," said Moeen.
Not Just Fastest 100, Glenn Maxwell Achieves Multiple Feats With Ton Against Netherlands
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.
Watch: Waqar Younis Shell-Shocked As Pakistan's Poor Start In Cricket World Cup Gets Worse
Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday. Chasing a 283-run target at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Afghanistan were lifted by Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) as they scored 286 for 2 in 49 overs. Pakistan had made 282-7 in their 50 overs with 74 from skipper Babar Azam and 58 from opener Abdullah Shafique but the total did not prove tough enough for a clinical Afghanistan.
England vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-captaincy Picks
Reigning champions England will face Sri Lanka in Match 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on October 26 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. The match commences at 02:00 PM IST. England are in depths of despair following their nightmarish campaign in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Having won only one of their four matches, their hopes of making the top four are getting slimmer with each passing day.
Moeen Ali admits 'everything is a must-win' for England at World Cup
Defending champions England are staring down the barrel in the 2023 World Cup with their title defence threatening to end this week.
"Heard Babar Azam Cried...": Pakistan Great's Sensational Claim On Under Fire Captain After Afghanistan Loss At Cricket World Cup
The Pakistan cricket team is literally on the brink of exit from the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. If things don't go their way in the remaining matches of the league stage, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team may not be able to qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Pakistan have so far lost their last three games to India, Australia and Afghanistan. They next face South Africa on Friday and they must win that match to keep their semi-final hopes. (World Cup 2023 points table)