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In a jaw-dropping encounter in the 2023 World Cup, Australia showcased their dominance in an unforgettable manner, scripting a historic victory. The Netherlands, on the other hand, faced a significant setback. Let’s delve into the remarkable highlights of this high-octane clash and understand the implications on the points table.
Australia’s performance in this World Cup match will be etched in history as one of the most extraordinary displays of power-hitting. The Australian team posted a massive 399 for 8 in their innings, and at the halfway stage, it was clear they had floored their opponents.
Maxwell’s Unstoppable Knock
The most devastating blow in this one-sided contest came from Glenn Maxwell. He played a remarkable inning, scoring a jaw-dropping 106 runs from just 44 deliveries. Maxwell’s astonishing display of power-hitting shifted the match’s complexion, leaving the Netherlands struggling to regain their footing.
Unfortunately for the Netherlands, their talented allrounder Bas de Leede ended the match with the most expensive figures in men’s ODIs. His bowling spell returned 2 for 115, with a significant portion of those runs being conceded during Maxwell’s onslaught.
Netherlands Struggle
Before Maxwell’s whirlwind performance, David Warner set the stage with a commanding 104. Warner’s dominance was further bolstered by Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Despite a few dropped chances, the Netherlands did their best to keep Australia in check.
While the Netherlands had their moments in the match, it was a challenging task to chase down a target of 400. Vikramjit started aggressively but couldn’t sustain his charge. Subsequently, wickets tumbled, and the Netherlands was left reeling.
Points Table Implications
The Netherlands suffered a chastening 309-run defeat, marking the largest margin of defeat in men’s ODI World Cup history. Skipper Scott Edwards and his team will certainly see this as a challenging moment.
Despite their dominating victory, Australia maintained their position in the fourth spot on the points table. On the other hand, the Netherlands experienced a significant fall in rankings, sliding down from the seventh position to the last spot in the points table. With only one win in five games, the Netherlands is perilously close to being eliminated from the race for the semi-finals.
Here’s how the points table looks after Australia vs Netherlands Match 24:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| India | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +1.353 | |
| South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.370 | |
| New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.481 | |
| Australia | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | +1.142 | |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.400 | |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 | |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.048 | |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.248 | |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.253 | |
| Netherlands | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.902 |
