Australia notched the biggest victory in the history of World Cup as they bulldozed Netherlands by 309 runs at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 25. Notably, the previous record was also held by Australia, when they defeated Afghanistan by 275 runs at Perth in the 2015 ODI World Cup. Apparently Australia also recorded the second biggest win by runs in the ODI history as India held the previous record when they rocked Sri Lanka by 317 runs earlier this year.
Batting first Australia rode on David Warner and Glenn Maxwell's blistering centuries to post a colossal total of 399/8. While Warner (104 off 93) struck his sixth ODI World Cup ton to equal Sachin Tendulkar's record, Maxwell (106 off 44) struck the fastest ton in the history of ODI World Cup, thanks to the most expensive spell of the ODI cricket by Bas De Leede, who conceded 115 runs in his spell of 10 overs.
In reply Adam Zampa (4/8) and Mitchell Marsh (2/19) ran through the Netherlands' batting line-up and bowled them out for a paltry 90 to record their third win the ongoing ODI World Cup to remain fourth on the points table.
BIGGEST WINS IN ODI WORLD CUP HISTORY
Australia beat Netherlands by 309 runs - 2023 (Delhi)
Australia beat Afghanistan by 275 runs - 2015 (Perth)
South Africa beat West Indies by 257 runs - 2015 (Sydney)
Australia beat Namibia by 256 runs - 2003 (Potchefstroom)
Sri Lanka beat Bermuda by 243 runs - 2007 (Port of Spain)
After getting brutally hammered by Australian batters, The Netherlands aimed to regain some dignity in their second innings, but the resurgent Australian bowlers swiftly dismantled them within 21 overs. Vikramjeet Singh remained the top scorer for Netherlands with run-a-ball 25. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc too dazzled with a wicket apiece for the winners.
Earlier, Glenn Maxwell and David Warner, turned up the heat on the Netherlands with their stunning batting performances, demonstrating Australia's formidable prowess in the ongoing World Cup match. The Australian batsmen set the stadium alight with their flamboyant shots, making it a spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.
The stage was set by opener David Warner, who stitched together a splendid 104 off just 92 balls. His innings was marked by calculated aggression, making full use of his signature cut shots and demonstrating swift running between the wickets. With 11 boundaries and three towering sixes, Warner's innings provided the perfect foundation for what was to come. His significant partnerships with Steve Smith, which yielded 132 runs, and with Marnus Labuschagne, adding another 84 runs, ensured Australia maintained an impressive run rate of over six throughout their innings.
While Warner set the stage, it was Glenn Maxwell who provided the fireworks. In a whirlwind innings, Maxwell stormed to 106 runs off a mere 44 balls, including a barrage of nine fours and eight colossal sixes. This breathtaking display of power-hitting led him to register the World Cup's fastest century in just 40 balls, overtaking South Africa's Aiden Markram's previous record.
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne also chipped in with crucial half-centuries, adding to the Netherlands' woes. The Dutch bowlers had a brief glimmer of hope when Australia lost a quick succession of wickets, but Maxwell's ferocious batting, combined with a rapid partnership with Pat Cummins, added a whopping 131 runs in the final 10 overs, leaving Australia just a hair's breadth away from 400.
The Netherlands' bowlers faced the brunt of the Australian onslaught right from the start. Their decision to start with a spin attack backfired as Warner swiftly dispatched Aryan Dutt. Despite some early tight overs from Logan van Beek and Paul van Meekeren, and a mix-up that almost saw Warner run out, the Aussies dominated the proceedings.
In an innings marked by milestones, drama unfolded in the 23rd over with Smith and Warner combining to produce an explosive 19 runs. Though Smith's dismissal brought a brief respite for the Netherlands, Maxwell's entrance accelerated Australia's run-scoring, making it a day the Dutch bowlers would likely want to forget.
Now Australia will next face New Zealand on October 28, while Netherlands will be up against Bangladesh on the same date.
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