• Australia's Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest century of ODI World Cup history against Netherland on Wednesday, October 25.

  • Maxwell smacked 9 fours and 8 sixes during his record knock.

CWC 2023: Glenn Maxwell smashes the fastest century of ODI World Cup history; breaks Aiden Markram’s record
Glenn Maxwell (Photo Source: Twitter)

Glenn Maxwell, the explosive Australian all-rounder, etched his name in the annals of cricket history with a scintillating display of power-hitting during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Maxwell’s blitzkrieg of boundaries and sixes saw him register the fastest century in the history of the One Day International (ODI) World Cup, eclipsing the previous record held by Aiden Markram (49 balls vs Sri Lanka, CWC 2023).

Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass against Netherlands

The stunning innings came in the crucial league stage match between Australia and Netherlands, where Maxwell’s extraordinary batting prowess took centre stage. With an incredible exhibition of clean hitting and impeccable timing, Maxwell reached the coveted three-figure mark in just 40 balls, leaving the spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium and viewers worldwide awe-struck.

His record-breaking century, which included an array of 8 mammoth sixes and 9 elegant fours, propelled Australia to an imposing total of 399/8. Maxwell’s remarkable knock not only solidified his status as one of the most destructive batsmen in modern cricket but also highlighted his ability to single-handedly dismantle any bowling attack in the world.

The cricket fraternity was abuzz with praises for Maxwell’s remarkable achievement, acknowledging his extraordinary talent and his ability to change the course of a game in a matter of minutes.

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With this historic feat, Maxwell has firmly etched his name among the elite in the realm of ODI cricket and has set a new benchmark for power-hitting excellence in the World Cup.

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Highest team totals for Australia in World Cups:

  • 417/6 vs Afghanistan, Perth, 2015
  • 399/8 vs Netherlands, Delhi, 2023
  • 381/5 vs Bangladesh, Nottingham, 2019
  • 377/6 vs South Africa, Basseterre, 2007
  • 376/9 vs Sri Lanka, Sydney, 2015

 

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