‘That’s how 5 times champions play’ – Fans react as Australia beat Netherlands by massive margin of 309 runs in ODI World Cup 2023 clash

Australia displayed a brilliant all-round display in the 24th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, October 25. They defeated the Netherlands by a massive margin of 309 runs which is the biggest win ever in the 48 years of the ODI World Cup history.

Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. David Warner and Steve Smith provided a strong foundation after losing an early wicket in the form of Mitchell Marsh. Smith was caught brilliantly by van der Merwe when he had scored 71 runs. However, Warner was later joined by Marnus Labuschagne, who put on an impressive display by scoring 62 runs from just 47 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.

The Netherlands managed to pull things back in the middle with three quick wickets in 19 balls, but then Glenn Maxwell took charge. With Australia at 268/5, Maxwell was the lone power hitter left at the crease, and he unleashed a flurry of reverse sweeps, dismantling the Netherlands’ bowlers.

Brilliant bowling display by Australia

Maxwell’s batting display was exceptional, with him scoring fifty off 26 balls and reaching a hundred in just 40 balls, making it the fastest-ever World Cup century. The 48th and 49th overs yielded 21 and 28 runs, respectively, propelling Australia to a massive total of 399 runs.

In the second innings, Mitchell Starc made an early breakthrough by dismissing Max ODowd, and a run-out sent Vikramjit Singh, who was looking set, back to the pavilion. From there on, it was a one-sided contest. Despite not having bowled much recently, Mitchell Marsh managed to take two wickets, and then Adam Zampa, with his fourth consecutive four-wicket haul, played a pivotal role in securing a convincing 309-run victory for the team. This victory not only greatly improved Australia’s Net Run Rate (NRR) but also positioned them as strong contenders not only to reach the semi-finals but to potentially win the tournament.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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