Australia’s dominant victory over the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup not only broke records but also showcased their strong performance in the tournament.

In a historic match, Australia achieved the largest win in Cricket World Cup history, defeating the Netherlands by a massive 309 runs. This victory also stands as the second-largest margin of victory in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

The match saw Glenn Maxwell’s incredible century off just 40 balls, making it the fastest century in the history of the tournament. Maxwell’s explosive innings set the tone for Australia’s dominance.

The Netherlands struggled against Australia’s pace bowlers, falling to 47-3 within the powerplay. Wrist spinner Adam Zampa continued his impressive form with a four-wicket haul, finishing with his third consecutive four-for in the tournament. The Dutch team collapsed from 53-4 to 90 all out in the final 10 overs, highlighting Australia’s strong bowling attack.

Australia’s batting performance was equally impressive. Opening batter David Warner scored his second consecutive century, reaching his 22nd ODI century. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne also contributed with half-centuries, piling on the runs for Australia. Bas de Leede of the Netherlands had a tough time, conceding the most expensive spell in ODI bowling. Logan van Beek managed to take four wickets, dismissing Maxwell and Warner.

This victory marked Australia’s third consecutive win in the tournament, showing their ability to bounce back after a shaky start. They continue to perform well and remain in fourth place in the World Cup table.

Moving forward, England will face Sri Lanka in a crucial match on October 26th. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Cricket.