• Glenn Maxwell has etched his name in the record books with the fast century ever made in the history of ODI World Cups.

  • Maxwell hammered Netherlands bowlers to all parts of the ground in Match 24 of the tournament.

CWC 2023: Cricket world erupts as Glenn Maxwell notches the fastest ODI World Cup century
Glenn Maxwell (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a remarkable display of power-hitting, Australia‘s star batter, Glenn Maxwell, made history by smashing an ODI century in just 40 balls during an ODI World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands in Delhi.

Glenn Maxwell’s astonishing feat of fastest World Cup century

Maxwell strode to the crease in the 40th over, showcasing his menacing prowess by pulverizing and dispatching the bowlers to all corners of the ground with sheer authority.

In a breathtaking display of batting, he notched up his half-century in a mere 26 balls, and then accelerated to reach the three-figure milestone in just 14 more deliveries. Along this exhilarating journey, the Australian dynamo peppered the boundaries with nine impeccable fours and dispatched the ball for eight towering sixes with remarkable ease.

Australia’s innings recap

Australia‘s innings began on a subdued note, with the early departure of Mitchell Marsh in the fourth over. Steve Smith, taking the number three spot, partnered with David Warner, and together, they built a classy partnership of 132 for the second wicket. Smith’s remarkable knock was cut short by an exceptional catch from Roelof Van der Merwe.

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Despite occasional wickets falling, Warner continued to showcase his exceptional form by reaching his second consecutive century of the World Cup, marking his sixth century in total. In the end, Maxwell’s blitzkrieg ensured that Australia posted a colossal 399/8 on the board, setting a formidable target for the Netherlands.

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