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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.
Kgatlana's sweet touch: Banyana's Olympic hopes sparkle in Congo rescue
Thembi Kgatlana emerged as Banyana Banyana's saviour, netting a vital second-half goal that ensured a 1-1 stalemate against DR Congo in Wednesday's first leg of the Olympic qualifier's second round, which took place at the iconic Stade des Martyrs.
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.
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)
'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.
Three changes for Argentina to face England
PARIS : Argentina have made three changes to their line-up for Rugby World Cup’s bronze medal match against England in Paris on Friday, signaling their intent to try for a positive finish to the tournament in France.
Forget Twickenham’s record win for Boks, it’s this weekend that counts
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : It was less than two months ago that South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat on New Zealand but the result of that test in London will have no bearing on Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, flanker Kwagga Smith said on Wednesday.