David Warner struck yet another century to help Australia thrash Netherlands by 309 runs in their ODI World Cup clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 25.
Notably Australia recorded the biggest victory in the history of ODI World Cup. Batting first David Warner and Glenn Maxwell's stellar centuries catapulted Australia to a big total of 399/8. While Warner belted 104 to notch his fifth ton in the tournament's history, Maxwell bludgeoned a blistering 106 to whack the fastest ton of the ODI World Cup.
In reply, Adam Zampa's four-fer wreaked havoc on Netherlands, who were bowled out for a paltry 90 in mere 21 overs.
Warner was adjudged Player of the Match for his cracking 104 off 93 balls which was decorated with 11 fours and three sixes.
Meanwhile, in the post match presentation Warner revealed reason behind his back-to-back blitzes in the ongoing ODI World Cup. While citing Virat Kohli's example Warner credited his fitness for his stellar show in the ODI World Cup 2023.
“It was a special day for him (Maxwell). The rock the cradle celebration was special as well. We spoke about it during the IPL, it is about timing and rhythm. First game in Chennai is always challenging, need time to get used to wickets here. Going back to basics, be nice and still. I know I have the ability to bat in these conditions and it's about backing your skill. I ran a 2 for my mate (for Steve Smith), he nearly ran me out (laughs loudly) I will remember this for a long time. I pride myself on my fitness. Kohli does it as well. Running as hard as well for your team-mate,” Warner said after Australia's 309 run victory over Netherlands.
Enroute to his whirlwind knock, Warner pummelled consecutive four boundaries off Aryan Dutt's second over. Warner also touched base on hitting back-to-back four boundaries off Aryan's over and said,"They were getting close and closer to the bat, try and work out where to pierce the gap. I wanted to reverse sweep and he kept pitching it shorter and it was a handy start to get myself in rhythm."
Warner also equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of smashing six centuries in the ODI World Cup so far. After achieving the milestone Warner said," For me it's about going out there and doing my best. We live for those World Cups, every four years, we really have to shine in those. I try and emulate what I do in the bilateral series. To be in the same category and class is special for us. We have watched them growing up [on Sachin and Ponting]. In 30 years time will reflect and enjoy. [on Zampa] Really proud of him, he had back spasms a couple of games ago, kept going out and going in. We have a running joke with him, we have changed him from right-arm legbreak to right-arm googly. We told him as well and had a laugh. Good to see him take wickets and great signs going into the New Zealand game. Great to see the ball swinging early on, one thing we spoke about it in the bowler's meeting was our new-ball bowlers trying to hit the keeper's gloves hard and good to see them taking wickets in the powerplay. Forever (laughs loudly) [on whether he will remember the mix-up with Steve Smith!]".
Australia are well placed on fourth spot in the points table with three wins and will next face New Zealand on October 28 in Dharamsala.
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