WATCH: David Warner notches up second consecutive ton of 2023 ODI World Cup with a boundary against Netherlands 

David Warner’s scintillating century put Australia in a commanding position against the Netherlands in Match 24 of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The two are currently (Wednesday, October 25) locking horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first.

The Dutch bowlers got off to a good start by dismissing the dangerous Mitchell Marsh in the fourth over. However, Warner and Steve Smith added 131 runs for the second wicket to bring them back into the game. Both scored half-centuries in quick succession and looked set to bring up their centuries as well. But Smith had to depart after scoring 71 off 68.

Meanwhile, Warner continued his attack with Marnus Labuschagne and notched up his consecutive 2023 World Cup centuries in the 39th over. The left-hander pulled away Bas de Leede’s third ball of the over to long leg. The fielder fumbled on the boundary line to make that a four. Warner took the helmet off and jumped for his trademark celebration. This was followed by Pushpa “thaggede le” and the “Srivalli” dance moves.

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Logan van Beek got rid of the veteran opener in the very next over. His innings ended with 104 runs off 93 balls which included 11 fours and 3 sixes. The 36-year-old became the fourth Australian batter to score back-to-back centuries in ODI World Cups. He tied legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most World Cup centuries (6). Indian captain Rohit Sharma is leading the chart with seven centuries.

Meanwhile, Australia posted a massive score of 399/8 in 50 overs. Apart from Smith, Marnus Labuschagne also scored a half-century. However, the highlight was all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who scored a quick-fire century. The all-rounder slammed the fastest century in World Cup history in just 40 balls, with the help of 8 sixes and 9 fours. Australia were 290/6 in 42.2 overs. From there Maxwell’s ferocious hitting took the game away from the Orange Army.