Published 08:19 IST, October 26th 2023
Top Focus/ ODI World Cup: List of records broken during AUS vs NED as Glenn Maxwell hits fastest WC century
The kind of records shattered during the Australia vs Netherlands ODI World Cup 2023 match will undoubtedly be talked about for years to come.
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AUS vs NED: In a thrilling encounter during Match 24 of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia left cricket enthusiasts in awe as y piled on an imposing total of 399/8 in ir 50 overs against Nerlands. match, held at Delhi's iconic cricket ground, t only showcased batting prowess of Australian team but also witnessed a series of record-breaking moments that will be etched in annals of cricket history.
3 things you need to kw
- Australia won toss and elected to bat first at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
- Australia smashed a record 399/8 in 50 overs, setting a target of 400 runs
- A host of records were shattered by Australia in process
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Records tumble as Australia dominate Nerlands in ODI World Cup 2023
Glenn Maxwell, flamboyant Australian all-rounder, emerged as star of match by smashing a remarkable century in just 40 balls, with an astonishing strike rate of 240.90. Maxwell's century t only powered Australia to an imposing total but also etched his name in record books as he scored fastest century in history of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. This incredible achievement surpassed previous record held by Aiden Markram, who had achieved a similar feat in this very tournament and at same venue just a few days prior.
Maxwell's remarkable innings also marked a personal milestone, as he surpassed his own record set during 2015 edition of World Cup, solidifying his status as one of world's most explosive limited-overs batsmen.
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Australia vs Nerlands: List of records made or broken in CWC 2023 clash
- Australia register 3rd highest run-rate for 100+ partnership in World Cups (14.37 for 103 runs between Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell)
- Glenn Maxwell slams fastest ODI World Cup ton (100 off 40 balls)
- Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell register highest 7th wicket stand or lower for Australia in World Cups
- Glenn Maxwell with 8 maximums becomes 5th Australian batsman with most sixes for Australia in a World Cup innings
- Glenn Maxwell with 138 maximums becomes third highest six hitter for Australia
- Bas de Leede of Nerlands with figures of 2/115 (10) bowls most expensive ODI spell of all time
- 399/8 is Australia's second highest team total in ODI World Cups
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AUS vs NED: Run fest at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
David Warner, Australian opener, was t to be overshadowed, as he too etched his name in record books. Warner scored a magnificent century that t only paved way for Australia's formidable total but also allowed him to equal legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in ODI World Cup. Both Warner and Tendulkar w share record for six centuries each in ODI World Cup, underlining ir prowess as elite limited-overs batsmen. Warner's century also enabled him to surpass ar cricket legend, Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka. Warner w stands alone as opening batter with most ODI hundreds, with a remarkable 22 centuries to his name.
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08:19 IST, October 26th 2023