Top Focus/ ODI World Cup: List of records broken during AUS vs NED as Glenn Maxwell hits fastest WC century

AUS vs NED: In a thrilling encounter during Match 24 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia left cricket enthusiasts in awe as they piled on an imposing total of 399/8 in their 50 overs against the Netherlands. The match, held at Delhi's iconic cricket ground, not only showcased the batting prowess of the Australian team but also witnessed a series of record-breaking moments that will be etched in the annals of cricket history.

3 things you need to know

• Australia won the 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 the process

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Glenn Maxwell, the flamboyant Australian all-rounder, emerged as the star of the match by smashing a remarkable century in just 40 balls, with an astonishing strike rate of 240.90. Maxwell's century not only powered Australia to an imposing total but also etched his name in the record books as he scored the fastest century in the history of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. This incredible achievement surpassed the previous record held by Aiden Markram, who had achieved a similar feat in this very tournament and at the same venue just a few days prior.

Maxwell's remarkable innings also marked a personal milestone, as he surpassed his own record set during the 2015 edition of the World Cup, solidifying his status as one of the world's most explosive limited-overs batsmen.

Australia vs Netherlands: 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 the 5th Australian batsman with most sixes for Australia in a World Cup innings
• Glenn Maxwell with 138 maximums becomes the third highest six hitter for Australia
• Bas de Leede of Netherlands with figures of 2/115 (10) bowls the most expensive ODI spell of all time
• 399/8 is Australia's second highest team total in ODI World Cups

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David Warner, the Australian opener, was not to be overshadowed, as he too etched his name in the record books. Warner scored a magnificent century that not only paved the way for Australia's formidable total but also allowed him to equal the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most centuries in the ODI World Cup. Both Warner and Tendulkar now share the record for six centuries each in the ODI World Cup, underlining their prowess as elite limited-overs batsmen. Warner's century also enabled him to surpass another cricket legend, Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka. Warner now stands alone as the opening batter with the most ODI hundreds, with a remarkable 22 centuries to his name.