Continuing the exceptional run, Australia delivered a crushing 309-run defeat to the Netherlands in the 24th ICC World Cup 2023 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The monumental victory, highlighted by Glenn Maxwell’s fastest hundred in World Cup history, marked Australia’s third consecutive win.
The same venue witnessed South Africa’s Aiden Markram’s 49-ball century against Sri Lanka just eighteen days prior. Yet, Maxwell shattered that record, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls, contributing to Australia’s formidable score of 399-8.
Stellar Batting Leads to Unassailable Total
Australia’s batting prowess was displayed as David Warner complemented Maxwell’s explosive performance with a solid 104-run contribution. Despite a shaky start from Mitchell Marsh, the team maintained momentum, with significant contributions from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, who scored comfortable half-centuries.
Maxwell’s onslaught was particularly severe on the Dutch bowling attack, including an exceptional 28-run haul from a single de Leede over, contributing to the bowler’s unfortunate record of the most runs conceded in a men’s ODI.
Dutch Falter in the Face of Australian Bowling
The Australian bowlers mirrored their batsmen’s ruthlessness, skittling the Dutch side for a paltry 90 runs within 21 overs. The Netherlands’ pursuit of the daunting target began disastrously, losing key wickets early. Adam Zampa, capitalizing on the situation, tore through the lower order, securing figures of three for eight and ensuring the Netherlands’ collapse. This clinical performance marked the largest margin of defeat in the tournament’s history, underscoring Australia’s dominant form in world cricket.
