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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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.
A plethora of records were broken as Australia crushed Netherlands by 309 runs during their World Cup contest in New Delhi on Wednesday. Glenn Maxwell's fastest century in the tournament's history, inarguably, was the highlight of the show. Batting first, the Australians amassed 399 for eight with hundreds from David Warner (104) and Maxwell (106) before spinner Adam Zampa's four-for skittled the Dutch for 90 by the 21st over.
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.
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It was a day of records at the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. Glenn Maxwell smashed a 40-ball ton making him the fastest to reach the triple figure mark in Cricket World Cup history. However, the Australian star's marauding form meant that Netherlands' Bas de Leede registered an unwanted record to his name. He conceded the most runs in a 50-over innings during an ICC World Cup 2023 match against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. (World Cup 2023 points table)
NEW DELHI : Glenn Maxwell took 40 balls to smash the fastest hundred in the history of the 50-overs World Cup and propel Australia to an imposing 399-8 against the Netherlands on Wednesday.
AUS vs NED, World Cup Live: Australia take on giant killers Netherlands in their World Cup 2023 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Australia have got their campaign back on track, having started their tournament with two back to back defeats. However, with wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Australia have re-vitalised their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals. Furthermore, Travis Head, who has been out of action due to an injury, is available for selection, but a call on his inclusion is yet to be taken. The Dutch, on the other hand, have shown plenty of promise following their win over South Africa. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)