In a staggering display of cricketing prowess, Australia marked their dominance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 with a record-breaking victory against the Netherlands on Wednesday, October 25. Here’s a breakdown of the awe-inspiring numbers from this historic match:
1. 600 Wins
Australia became the first team to achieve 600 ODI victories, showcasing their cricketing might. Their win-loss ratio stands at 1.724, surpassed only by South Africa’s 1.757. India and Pakistan also feature with 500-plus wins in ODIs.
2. 309-Run Victory
Australia’s triumph by 309 runs is the highest-ever win margin in a World Cup game and the second-highest in ODIs in terms of runs. This extraordinary feat surpasses their own 275-run record against Afghanistan in 2015.
3. Fastest World Cup Hundred
Glenn Maxwell set a blazing record by scoring the fastest century in World Cup history, achieving the milestone in just 40 balls. This remarkable feat included a stunning display of boundaries, including two fours and three consecutive sixes against Bas de Leede.
4. Warner and Maxwell’s Landmarks
David Warner equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s six World Cup hundreds, while Glenn Maxwell’s explosive innings of 115 runs off 24 balls left an indelible mark in World Cup history. Maxwell’s performance was the third-highest in the last five overs of an ODI innings.
5. Record Partnership Run-Rate
The partnership between Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins set a scorching pace with a run-rate of 14.37, marking it as the third-fastest century stand in all World Cups. This partnership also became Australia’s highest for the seventh wicket or below in the competition.
6. Boundary Blitz
Australia’s aggressive batting was evident with a staggering count of 57 boundaries (42 fours and 15 sixes), the second-highest in a World Cup innings. This barrage of boundaries showcased their aggressive intent.
7. Zampa’s Remarkable Bowling
Adam Zampa continued his stellar performance, securing figures of 4/8 from three overs against the Netherlands. This achievement made him the third bowler in World Cup history to bag at least four wickets in three consecutive matches, a feat previously accomplished by Shahid Afridi and Mohammed Shami.
AUS vs NED World Cup Highlights
In a resounding display of dominance, Australia secured their third consecutive victory in the 2023 World Cup, crushing the Netherlands by a staggering 309-run margin in Delhi. This commanding win, the largest in World Cup history, showcased Australia’s prowess with both bat and ball.
Australia’s batsmen, led by the explosive centuries of Glenn Maxwell and David Warner, alongside significant contributions from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, set an imposing target of 400 runs. In response, the Netherlands faltered, collapsing to a mere 90 runs, overwhelmed by the relentless pace attack of Australia, spearheaded by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and the strategic spin of Adam Zampa.
The Dutch batsmen found themselves in a daunting situation, struggling against Australia’s formidable bowling lineup. Despite a few early boundaries, the Netherlands couldn’t maintain their momentum after losing their opening partnership. Australia’s aggressive batting approach paid off, especially with Warner taking control against Aryan Dutt, setting the tone for their innings. Although the dismissal of Steve Smith briefly slowed down Australia, Labuschagne and Warner steadied the ship, guiding Australia to a commanding position.
What did the Netherlands’ captain said post match
They are a quality side, we should have been better today. Execution (what could have been done better with ball). You miss by fractions and you get out of the park. Full credit to the Aussies. We got back in a bit there with 10 overs to go. Maxwell got going and we couldn’t stop him. Pretty nice wicket here and ball travels so quickly. Those two (opening batters) were awesome for us for the last 18 months and one of the reasons why we are here so we back them all the way. Just touch on things to improve and move on quickly from this and prepare ourselves for the next game.
However, the standout performance came from Glenn Maxwell, who found his form and unleashed a spectacular onslaught in the death overs. Maxwell’s explosive hitting propelled him to a century in just 40 balls, setting a new record for the fastest-ever World Cup ton, surpassing Aiden Markram’s previous feat. Despite a spirited resistance from the Netherlands’ bowlers, they couldn’t contain Maxwell and the relentless Australian onslaught. With a final total of 399, Australia’s victory appeared inevitable. Although the Netherlands harbored hopes of a comeback, they were ultimately outclassed by a determined Australian side, marking their dominance in the tournament.
What did Maxwell had to say post match
I was just trying to give ourselves a good platform at the end. You can certainly cash in on this ground with bat (batting first towards the end) and it seams under lights. Nice to get some rhythm finally in the tournament. Huge confidence booster. Some doubts do creep in when you are consistently not making runs. Hopefully I can ride forward from this. Pretty much the perfect game with bat and ball for us. Three wins now and certainly starting to get that momentum as a team.