World Cup 2023: Maxwell's reverse switch hit mayhem gives extra wings to mighty Aussies
FirstpostGlenn Maxwell created history against Netherlands and it was his favourite reverse hits that allowed the all-rounder to rediscover his batting form and gave in-form Australia an added dimension. If you are wondering how a victory for the five-time champions against supposedly the weakest team in the tournament and how a century for one of the deadliest middle-order batters against bowlers largely unknown is a statement then we would be doing a big disservice to the Dutch side which has been matching the giants toe-to-toe in each department this World Cup before it all unravelled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Before Australia smashed 399/8 and registered a record 309-run victory — the biggest-ever win by runs in ODI World Cup history, the most runs the Netherlands had conceded in the 2023 tournament was 322 against New Zealand at the batting-friendly Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. His 40-ball century is the fastest in the ODI World Cup, breaking Aiden Markram’s record which was made just three weeks ago. Australia continue to rise The Maxwell whirlwind hit the Dutch side so badly that they were bowled out for just 90 — the lowest total in this World Cup.