The most destructive knock in the history of world cup. Maxwell had set the record for the fastest world cup century back in 2015 playing against Sri Lanka. His ton came at a blistering pace of 51 balls. Today, his power hitting capabilities was put on pedestal acceleration. Maxwell can truly be awarded as the Mr. 360 degree. Well, AB De Villiers got that acronym first. AB had recorded the fastest world cup century in 2015 against West Indies in 52 balls. The record was snatched by Maxwell in the same year.
The proteas had display that 400 is achievable score in Wankhede. Australia just followed their lead. Their was a glimpse of revival when Bas de Leede took 2 wickets in 3 balls. Little to know, the aussie had a little surprise planned for them. Maxwell scored 106 of 44 by hitting 9×4 and 8×6.
David Warner and allies made the foundation for a massive score to be built on. David warner scored his century (104 of 93, 11×4, 3×6). Warner is in incredible form depicting his class with 2 successive century in 2 matches. First against Pakistan then Netherlands. David warner should indeed claim a share in the business of Pushpa 2. His century celebration is classic showman ship and pure entertainment that makes the crowd go haywire. The iconic style that illustrates a simple message ‘I won’t bow down’. Aussies would like to carry this attitude into the future fixtures.
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Vikramjit Singh, talented opener for the Netherland did showed a glimpse of his abilities. This flick of leg side and backfoot punch on off side were picture perfect. He survived a run-out at 21, after his partner O’Dowd left him high and dry on a doggy call. Well, it wasn’t a day for him to shine. He eventually got run-out by exceptional fielding of Maxwell.
Netherland is a giant slayer. You just cannot shed them off. The team needs more bilateral series to improve on their performances.
The only legitimate spinner in the Australian side is Adam Zampa. India offers spinner friendly pitches. Therefore, Zampa is a curcial element in the success of Aussie in this world cup. He needed to take wickets, to have the confidence moving ahead into the tournament. Zampa was destructive for the entire batting unit of Netherlands. They wouldn’t read the googly at all. Zampa took a 4 wickets haul in this match.
Destruction in Delhi is nothing new to the Aussies. In 2015, the team won against Afghanistan by a margin of 275 runs. In 2003, Aussie defeated Nambia by 256 runs.
