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Glenn Maxwell Scores Fastest Cricket World Cup Century in Australia's Massive Win Over Netherlands

Maxwell's 106 runs off 44 balls contributed to Australia's imposing 399-8 against Netherlands, securing the team's third consecutive victory and fourth place in the standings ahead of an important match against New Zealand.

  • Glenn Maxwell made a record-breaking Century in a Cricket World Cup during Australia's match against the Netherlands, scoring 106 runs off just 44 balls which is the fastest century in the history of the 50-overs World Cup.
  • Australia won the match by a massive 309 runs, making it the biggest defeat in World Cup history. This has advanced Australia's position to the fourth place in the tournament standings.
  • Maxwell's impressive performance came after a serious leg injury in November and an ankle issue that affected his tournament preparations, silencing his critics and boosting his confidence.
  • Together with David Warner, who also scored a century in the match, Australia was able to record a remarkable 399-8, the Dutch team were then able to reach only 90 in 21 overs.
  • Maxwell has criticized the World Cup organizers for the mid-match light show at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium, mentioning that it gives him headaches and disrupts his focus on the game.
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