ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Registers Biggest World Cup Victory

NEW DELHI: Australia has achieved a historic victory in the World Cup, marking the largest-ever winning margin by runs. In the match held against Netherlands tonight, the Aussies secured a staggering 309-run win. The formidable Australian bowling attack dismantled the Netherlands, dismissing them for a mere 90 runs.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first. Although opener Mitchell Marsh departed early, David Warner and Steve Smith laid the foundation for a substantial total with their formidable 132-run partnership. Smith (71) reached a half-century before departing.

Subsequently, Marnus Labuschagne (62) joined the onslaught, delivering a scorching performance. He formed an 84-run partnership with Warner (104), who notched a century in the process. After Warner's departure, Glenn Maxwell (106) took the reins and played a sensational innings, recording a century in just 40 balls.

This contributed to Australia's final score of 399/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Maxwell's century stands as the fastest ever in World Cup history. Netherlands, in their pursuit of this formidable target, suffered a comprehensive collapse, losing wickets at regular intervals.

Adam Zampa's (4/8) exceptional spell and the impressive efforts of other Australian bowlers culminated in the Netherlands being dismissed for just 90 runs in 21 overs.

On October 28, Australia is scheduled to go head-to-head with New Zealand, while the Netherlands will face Bangladesh on the same date.

Scorecard

• Australia: 399/8 (50 overs)
• Netherlands: 90/10 (21 overs)