Australia's Dominant Win Over Netherlands Sets Numerous Records
The standout moment of the game was Glenn Maxwell's astonishing century, the fastest in the tournament's history.
In a World Cup clash, Australia showcased their prowess, crushing the Netherlands by a whopping 309 runs. This resounding victory set a plethora of records, making it a historic match.
The standout moment of the game was Glenn Maxwell's astonishing century, the fastest in the tournament's history. Here are some of the remarkable records from this match:
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Biggest Margin of Victory: Australia's 309-run victory is not only the largest margin of win in the history of the World Cup but also the second biggest in ODI history. It's a significant milestone for Australia.
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Highest Total in India: Australia's formidable score of 399 for eight is their highest in a World Cup match held in India and their second-highest in the history of the event.
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Maxwell's Record-Breaking Century: Glenn Maxwell set a new record with his lightning-fast century, achieving the milestone in just 40 balls, surpassing Aiden Markram's previous record of 43 balls in this tournament. Maxwell's performance also marked the fastest century by an Australian in this format.
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Maxwell's Remarkable Feat: Maxwell went on to become the first Australian to score over 100 runs in the final ten overs of an ODI. He smashed eight sixes in his innings, matching the record with Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting.
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Partnership Excellence: Maxwell and Pat Cummins formed a formidable partnership, adding 107 runs for the seventh wicket, a record for Australia in this position in a World Cup match.
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Warner's Milestones: David Warner's back-to-back centuries make him the fourth Australian player to achieve this feat in World Cup history, joining the elite ranks of Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting, and Matthew Hayden. Warner now holds the record for the most World Cup centuries among Australians, tied with India's Sachin Tendulkar.
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Starc's Bowling Brilliance: Australian seamer Mitchell Starc equaled Wasim Akram's record for the most batters clean bowled, with 25 dismissals.
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Steven Smith's Consistency: With 10 scores of 50 or more in World Cup matches, Steven Smith now stands second for Australia in this category, following Ricky Ponting.
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Historical Highs and Lows: This match saw the highest total by any team against the Netherlands in the World Cup, while the Netherlands posted their lowest total against Australia.
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De Leede's Expensive Spell: Bas de Leede's figures of 2 for 115 are the most expensive in ODI history. Additionally, he joins the select group of bowlers who have conceded 100-plus runs four times in a year, sharing this record with Jacob Duffy, Adam Zampa, and Cameron Green.
Australia's commanding performance and the multitude of records broken in this match will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic moment in World Cup history.
