Australia registered their third consecutive win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they beat the Netherlands by a massive 309-run margin on Wednesday, October 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After opting to bat first, Australia posted a massive score of 399/8 in their allotted 50 overs riding on centuries from David Warner and Glenn Maxwell.
In reply, the Netherlands were blown away by the Australian bowlers as they got bundled out for just 90 in 21 overs. Vikramjit Singh top scored for the Dutch with his innings of 25 (25) while Adam Zampa was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as he scalped 4/8 in three overs. On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh (2/19, 4 overs), Pat Cummins (1/14, 4 overs), Josh Hazlewood (1/27, 6 overs) and Mitchell Starc (1/22, 4 overs) were also amongst the wickets.
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Earlier in the day, after opting to bat first, Australia lost their opener Mitchell Marsh (9 off 15) in just the fourth over of the innings. After the early blow, Steve Smith (71 off 68) and David Warner (104 off 93) added 132 runs for the second wicket off 118 balls.
While Smith got dismissed due to a spectacular catch at point by Roelof van der Merwe, Warner went on to register his second consecutive hundred of the tournament. The southpaw also registered the second most number of hundreds in ODI World Cup history (6) levelling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally.
Glenn Maxwell shattered record books with his breathtaking hundred
Marnus Labuschagne also made a valuable contribution with his knock of 62 off 47. However, it was Glenn Maxwell who stole all the limelight with his record-shattering innings of 106 off 44 balls as he registered the fastest hundred in World Cup history off just 40 balls.
Courtesy of their marvellous batting performances, Australia posted a monumental score of 399/8 in their allotted 50 overs and went on to register a win by the largest margin in the history of the tournament by 309 runs.
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Meanwhile, X was abuzz with reactions on Australia’s record-breaking win. Here are some of the posts:
Historic win by Australia #AUSvNED
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) October 25, 2023
This is the reason why we talk about Glenn Maxwell so much, even when he is not getting runs.
Because when it’s his night, no one can hold a candle to him!
👏👏👏👏#icccricketworldcup2023
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 25, 2023
Lightning 💯 by Maxwell. Aussies looking sharp now with Smith scoring runs too. #AUSvNED
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 25, 2023
Maxiiii 👏🏼 👏🏼
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) October 25, 2023
How many chewing gums did you take @Gmaxi_32?? The key to success!! Fastest 💯 in @cricketworldcup Surely time for a sponsorship deal…@ExtraGum pic.twitter.com/BXnpqnE9ft
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 25, 2023
Some ridiculous shot-making by Maxwell. Australia went from 244/2 to 276/5 quickly…but then came the Max-Storm. Australia is still not playing the Australia we know of…but they are getting there. #CWC23 #AusvNed
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 25, 2023
.@stevesmith49 will be happy with his batting today. Much needed runs for him!! Great batting by @davidwarner31 @marnus3cricket and an insane 💯 by @Gmaxi_32 to put up a big total!! Will be interesting to see how Netherlands’ approach this chase. #AusvNed #CWC23
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 25, 2023
Maxwell⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Worldcup’s fastest century #AUSvNED #Maxwell
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) October 25, 2023
Glad I didn’t go to sleep….crazy stuff by @Gmaxi_32 40 deliveries for your 💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #AUSvsNED
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 25, 2023
A blitzkrieg 💯 by @Gmaxi_32 here 🔥 What power hitting!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 25, 2023
38 years old van der Merwe showed how to turn half chances into catches, an Effort like this win hearts. #AUSvsNED
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 25, 2023