Australia claimed the biggest win in Cricket World Cup history, and the second-largest in ODI cricket, by bowling out the Netherlands for 90 to take a crushing 309-run victory in Delhi.
After Glenn Maxwell (106) had smashed the fastest century in tournament history off just 40 balls, the Netherlands struggled against Australia’s pace bowlers, falling to 47-3 within the powerplay before wrist spinner Adam Zampa (4-8) finished with his third consecutive four-for in the tournament.
The Dutch lost their last five wickets for only six runs as they collapsed from 53-4 to 90 all out in the final 10 overs, dropping them to the bottom of the World Cup table while Australia remain in fourth place.
Earlier, Maxwell starred as Australia posted 399-8 after winning the toss and opting to bat.
Opening batter David Warner hit his second consecutive ton to reach a 22nd ODI century while Steve Smith (71) and Marnus Labuschagne (62) piled on the runs.
The centuries saw Bas De Leede (2-115) conceding the most expensive spell in ODI bowling while Logan van Beek also finished with a four-for, dismissing Maxwell and Warner.
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Thursday 26th October 9:00am
What’s next?
England come up against Sri Lanka in a must-win clash on Thursday, October 26, live on Sky Sports Cricket. Coverage begins at 9am ahead of the first ball at 9.30am.