Australia vs Netherlands ODI World Cup 2023: Australia Defeated Netherlands by 309 Runs To Claim Huge Victory

Glenn Maxwell's stunning performance helped Australia post a huge 399/8 in 50 overs against the Netherlands in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Maxwell, who joined the action towards the end, required 40 balls to complete his century, the quickest in the history of the 50-over World Cup. Logan van Beek eventually dismissed him for 106(44).

Earlier, David Warner and Australia set the tone after winning the toss and electing to bat. Warner and Smith took control of the game early on when Australia lost Mitchell Marsh on the first powerplay.

Warner continued his prolific form, slamming back-to-back tonnes before being dismissed for 104. (93). Warner and Smith put on 132 runs for the second wicket before being thwarted by Roelof van der Merwe's brilliant low catch. He was fired after 71 days (68).

Marnus Labuschagne contributed a critical 62 off 47 balls. Meanwhile, Travis Head is not in the playing XI after recovering from a fracture in his left hand, and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is out with a niggle and is replaced by Cameron Green. The Netherlands, on the other hand, has not changed their mixture.

After suffering back-to-back defeats to begin the competition, Australia's five-time world champions have finally found their stride in the present World Cup.

They had won their last two matches convincingly, and the Australians have carried that momentum into their match against the Netherlands in Delhi.

The Netherlands, on the other hand, were looking for a second upset after defeating in-form South Africa earlier in the competition. Other from that, the Netherlands have not had a strong run, and they entered the contest after a five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.

Australia is currently ranked fourth, and a win will help them maintain that position. The Netherlands, on the other hand, is ranked seventh, and following a loss in Delhi, the Netherlands team will not be rubbing shoulders with Australia or Pakistan.Prior to Australia's thrashing of the Netherlands in Delhi, the two sides met twice before, with Australia winning both times.