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In a record-breaking encounter at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Glenn Maxwell and David Warner's explosive batting set the stage for Australia's monumental victory against the Netherlands at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Maxwell's lightning-fast century (106 off 44 balls) and Warner's iconic ton (104 runs off 93 balls) propelled Australia to a massive 399/8. In response, the Dutch innings folded on 90, conceding a 309-run defeat to the five-time World Champions.
The Big Show creates history
When Glenn Maxwell gets going, there's no stopping. Maxwell's whirlwind century, marked by thrilling shots all over the ground, left the crowd in awe. His record innings, the fastest hundred in World Cup history, came off just 40 balls.
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Zampa's Spin Magic
Then came an in-form Adam Zampa, who turned the game on its head with a stunning performance, claiming four crucial wickets and finishing with figures of 4/8 in 3 overs. His spin web dismantled the Netherlands' batting lineup, restricting them to a mere 90 runs in 21 overs. This was his third consecutive four-wicket haul in the tournament. Zampa now leads the charts at the 2023 WC with an impressive tally of 13 wickets.
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Semis in Sight
Australia's dominating win not only secured two crucial points but also provided a massive boost to their Net Run Rate (NRR). With this victory, the five-time champions are well on their way to a spot in the semi-finals.
