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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Glenn Maxwell 'Wasn't Expecting' To Hit Record 40-Ball World Cup Century
Glenn Maxwell admitted he "wasn't expecting" to hit a record 40-ball Cricket World Cup century on Wednesday. Maxwell, nicknamed 'The Big Show' for his flamboyant hitting, clubbed eight fours and eight sixes in his run blitz as Australia piled up 399-8 against the Netherlands in New Delhi. On a record-shattering day, five-time champions Australia went on to bowl out the Dutch for just 90, completing a World Cup record 309-run rout. Maxwell's stunning assault bettered the record of South Africa's Aiden Markram who blasted a century off 49 balls against Sri Lanka at the same venue 18 days ago.
"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.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Pressure On Pakistan Multiplies As Australia Consolidate Top-Four Position
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Australia came out in full force at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday against Netherlands to register a huge 309-run win. It is the second highest win margin (in terms of runs) in ODI cricket. Australia were boosted by centuries from David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, whose 40-ball ton is the fastest ever in Cricket World Cup history, as they notched a huge 399/8 in 50 overs. In reply, Netherlands were all out for just 90. (World Cup points table)
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.
"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)
What are Pakistan's qualification chances for World Cup 2023 semi-finals?
Pakistan were up until recently the top-ranked ODI team in the world. They also possessed the best bowling attack in white-ball cricket. But within a matter of weeks, their world has come crashing down after injury to premier pacer Naseem Shah and a string of shocking defeats.
Shubman Gill Inches Closer To Dethrone Babar Azam From Summit Of ODI Batters Rankings
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's lead at the head of the ODI Batting Rankings has been reduced to just six rating points as India's Shubman Gill and a host of stars in stunning form at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistan skipper. Babar has dropped a total of 829 rating points despite scoring 157 runs in five innings in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, his most recent effort saw him score a fighting 74 in a losing side against Afghanistan in Chennai.