Australia's Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest-ever World Cup hundred on Wednesday. Maxwell scored his century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands in the 24th match of the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The star all-rounder hit nine fours and eight maximums in his knock of 106 in 44 deliveries.
Maxwell broke the record of South Africa's Aiden Markram, who smashed a 49 ball ton against Sri Lanka at the same venue earlier in the tournament.
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Maxwell's hundred is also the fourth fastest in ODIs behind AB de Villiers (31 balls), Corey Anderson (36 balls) and Shahid Afridi (37 balls).
"Feels pretty good. I've been pretty cooked all day. Probably just cleared my head a bit to just go out and play. The situation when Davey and Greeny got out, I had to take it deep a little bit. Patty was good as well. Even if they are banging it into the wicket, I feel I have enough time to go after it. And when they are bowling quick, my hands have to be faster. Just generally try to get it over the infield," Maxwell said after his record-breaking innings.
"They were outstanding (Netherlands fielding), they saved certain boundaries in the first 25 overs. It was a rock-hard outfield and they did so well. The ball seems to travel here, hopefully we get through the top order and put pressure on their middle order. Also put run-rate pressure. Nice to have the kid and wife here - it's been a while," he added.
Take a look at how netizens reacted to Maxwell's knock:
INSANE HITTING BY GLENN MAXWELL!!! pic.twitter.com/PQUL1Vx1lz
October 25, 2023Maxwell was 34*(20) at the end of 45th over, then:
October 25, 2023
1, 4, 6, 0, 1, 2, 6, 0, 6, 0, 1, 6, 1, 6, 1, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 1, 4, 0 and dismissed for 106(44) at the 50th over.
Maxi smashed 72 runs from just 24 balls - Madness. pic.twitter.com/n5E4edYUIrGlenn Maxwell came out to bat after 39 overs. That is the latest anyone has begun batting for a century in all List A cricket.
October 25, 2023
AB de Villiers for his famous 149 started at 38.3. #CWC23Maxwell is playing EA Sports Cricket with cheat codes
October 25, 2023This Glen Maxwell flex at the back-end of Australia's innings is remarkable. 101 off just 40 deliveries. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾. Great signs moving forward for Australia in this #ICCCWC2023
October 25, 2023Warner struck 104 off 93 balls after Australia won the toss and opted to bat. Smith made a fine 71 off 68 balls, while Labuschagne scored 62 off 47 balls. A carnage from Maxwell helped Australia post 399-8 in their fifty overs.
Logan van Beek (4/74) and Bas de Leede (2/115) shared six wickets between them. de Leede bowled the most expensive spell in ODI history.
He broke the infamous record jointly held by Australia's Mick Lewis and Adam Zampa. Both of them conceded 113 runs in their 10 overs against South Africa.
Australia have made one change in their playing XI with Cameron Green replacing Marcus Stoinis. Australia are currently fourth on the ICC World Cup 2023 points table with two wins and two defeats in four matches.
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