Australia vs Netherlands Match Highlights & Results

That brings us to the end of match number 24 of the ICC World Cup 2023 where Australia crushed Netherlands with 309 runs to grab 2 more points in the points table. The World Cup has experienced 2 one-sided games back to back in 2 days where one team has been far ahead of the other. Match number 25 is England taking on Sri Lanka. Do we have another one-sided contest or will it be a nail-biter, let's find out on the 26th of October, 2023 at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT).

Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, at the post-match presentation, says that he is really happy with the performance. Adds that The batters were able to get the big runs on the board and the bowlers looked in real good rhythm. When asked about Glenn Maxwell’s innings, he says that he has always been a brilliant batter but tonight he was at his best and he deserves to hold the record. He adds that he is happy with the fact that they were able to get wickets in the powerplay and will look to continue this ahead. Ends by saying that every game from here is very important to them and they will carry the same confidence ahead for the next game.

The Netherlands' skipper Scott Edwards says that Australia are a quality unit. Adds that they have world-class bowlers while defending 400. Feels that the execution could have been better with the ball. Credits the Aussie batters for the way they batted. Reckons that they almost got back in with 10 overs to go. Shares that it is a pretty nice wicket and the margin of error is small. States that the openers have been one of the reasons for them getting here and they will continue to back them. Ends by saying that he wants batting to click in the last four games.

Glenn Maxwell is the Player of the Match for his exceptional ton. He says that it was probably something that he did not set out for at the start of the day. Mentions that it was important for him to set a good platform and make sure that he was there till the end. Reckons that it is nice to get a bit of rhythm and making good decisions at the start helped him. Feels that his knock is a huge confidence booster going forward. Further adds that doubts start to creep in when you do not get runs consistently. States that it was a close-to-perfect game when you score 400 and bowl the opposition out for less than 100. Adds that everything went right with the ball and in the field which bodes well for their tournament.

... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...

The Netherlands' batting, in contrast, struggled to gain momentum throughout their innings. They faced early pressure, and wickets fell at regular intervals. The Australian fast bowlers were relentless, conceding few opportunities to the Dutch batter. Only five Netherlands' batters managed to reach double-digit scores, with just one surpassing 20 runs. Australia's bowlers were relentless, ensuring no respite for the Dutch batting lineup. The Netherlands' innings concluded with a meager total of 90 runs, a performance they will undoubtedly want to put behind them as they look ahead in the tournament. The 309-run margin of defeat is a record in World Cup history, symbolizing Australia's complete domination in the match with both bat and ball. Adam Zampa played a pivotal role, taking four wickets, including three in consecutive matches, to dismantle the Netherlands' batting lineup and secure Australia's resounding victory. This victory, after two initial losses, has firmly reestablished Australia as a strong contender in the World Cup.

The Netherlands lost their last 5 wickets for 9 runs and it is Australia who has a big win in the bag. Australia notched up a commanding victory against the Netherlands, setting a new World Cup record with a massive margin of 309 runs. Opting to bat after winning the toss, Australia posted an imposing total of 399 runs in their 50 overs. Their batting was highlighted by two centuries, including a record-breaking performance by Glenn Maxwell, who scored the fastest century in World Cup history. David Warner contributed a brilliant century, making 104 runs off 93 balls, while Steven Smith found his form with 71 off 68, and Marnus Labuschagne added 62 off just 47. However, it was Glenn Maxwell's explosive 106 off only 44 balls that propelled Australia to their formidable total. It was a total demolition by the Australians tonight both with the bat and ball.

Adam Zampa to Paul van Meekeren, OUT! st Josh Inglis b Adam Zampa.OUT! STUMPED! Adam Zampa wraps up the game with wickets off successive deliveries! Gives the ball air and bowls this full but down leg, Paul van Meekeren reaches out in front and goes for the sweep. He gets beaten in the flight and ends up missing it altogether. The ball sneaks past the leg stump but it is not collected cleanly by Josh Inglis. The ball falls off his gloves and trickles onto the stumps off his thigh. The third umpire is called into action and the replays show that Paul van Meekeren had his back leg stationed on the crease when the bails came off. Nothing behind the line, Adam Zampa finishes with four wickets and Australia win by 309 runs!

Paul van Meekeren is the last man in.

Adam Zampa to Aryan Dutt, OUT! lbw b Adam Zampa.OUT! LBW! Adam Zampa strikes again and Australia are closing in on a massive victory here! Zamoa vowls the googly again, short and on middle and leg, Aryan Dutt goes on the back foot to play this one. The ball skids off the deck and thuds onto the front pad. The umpire nods his head and Aryan Dutt decides not to waste the review and keeps walking. The end is near for the Dutch as they lose their ninth wicket.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Serves a googly, full and around leg, Scott Edwards makes room and slogs it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Aryan Dutt, 1 run.Tossed up now, full and on off, Aryan Dutt plays it with the turn to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Aryan Dutt, No run.Another googly, full and turning in, on middle and leg, Aryan Dutt has a swipe across the line but drags the ball back onto his feet.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Flighted ball at the stumps. Scott Edwards turns it for a single off deep mid-wicket.

Mitchell Marsh to Aryan Dutt, No run.Huge shouts of LBW as Adam Zampa comes again with a flighted ball at the stumps, pitched up. Aryan Dutt looks to play the reverse sweep, gets a hit on the pads after a feather on his gloves. The umpire says not out and the Australian skipper goes up to check. The UltraEdge shows the involvement of the gloves and the decision stands not out.

Mitchell Marsh to Aryan Dutt, No run.At the stumps, on a good length, Aryan Dutt gets behind the line and blocks it onto the deck.

Mitchell Marsh to Aryan Dutt, No run.Back of a length, shaping away, outside off, Aryan Dutt has a poke at the delivery away from the body and is lucky not to edge this one behind.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Shortish delivery, on off, Scott Edwards gets on top of the bounce and pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, No run.Pitched up, on off, Scott Edwards drives it back to Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, No run.Short and wide outside off, Scott Edwards frees his arms and goes for the cut but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Adam Zampa to Aryan Dutt, No run.Full and skidding on, on middle, Aryan Dutt pushes it down the wicket without much timing.

Adam Zampa to Aryan Dutt, No run.No hat-trick for Adam Zampa! Dishes out another googly, almost identical to the previous delivery, full and on off and middle, Aryan Dutt presses forward and tries to defend this one. He just about manages to read the googly and keeps it out on the leg side.

Aryan Dutt is the new batter in to face the Hattrick ball from Adam Zampa.

Adam Zampa to Roelof van der Merwe, OUT! lbw b Adam Zampa.OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Two in two for Adam Zampa! Zampa greets Roelof van der Merwe with a googly, full and on middle, Roelof van der Merwe gets a good stride in to defend but plays for the leg break. He fails to pick the googly from Zampa and the ball spins in to ping him on the front pad. The umpire raises his finger without much hesitation. Roelof van der Merwe goes for the review, more in hope though. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on BallTracking. Hat-trick ball coming up...

Roelof van der Merwe is the new batter of the Netherlands.

Adam Zampa to Logan van Beek, OUT! c Josh Inglis b Adam Zampa.OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Adam Zampa joins in on the fun now. Logan van Beek departs for a duck as Netherlands slip further. Adam Zampa shortens his length and bowls this one quicker, outside off, Logan van Beek gets tempted by the width and shapes himself to cut. He fails to get on top of the bounce and pays the price. Gets an outside edge that is grabbed safely by Josh Inglis, who collects it near his chest.

Adam Zampa to Logan van Beek, No run.Tossed up, outside off, Logan van Beek gets on the front foot and defends it on the off side.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Pushed through, on middle and leg, Scott Edwards reads the googly and whips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Logan van Beek, No run.This is bowled back of a length, on middle, Logan van Beek stands tall and defends it with a straight bat.

Mitchell Marsh to Logan van Beek, Wide!WIDE! Greets Logan van Beek with a bumper but this is way down leg, left alone for a wide.

Logan van Beek is the new batter in for the Netherlands.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, OUT! c Josh Inglis b Mitchell Marsh.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Not the best of deliveries but Mitchell Marsh has his second wicket. Unfortunate dismissal for Teja Nidamanuru. Bowls with an upright seam, on a back of a length, down leg, Teja Nidamanuru looks to roll his wrist and tickle it fine on the leg side. He ends up getting a glove on it as the ball dies down on its way to the keeper. Josh Inglis dives forward and takes a clean catch which is confirmed by the third umpire. Netherlands are now 6 down.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Shortish delivery by Mitchell Marsh, on middle, Scott Edwards gets into a good position and pulls it between square leg and mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.On the pads, on a good length, Teja Nidamanuru clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Another leading edge that falls short! Back of a length, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru wants to turn this one away but closes the bat face early. The ball lobs in front of the rushing Pat Cummins at mid off.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, Four!FOUR! Shot of authority! On a length, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru clears his front leg and swings through the line. Thumps it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, No run.Quicker through the air, shorter, outside off, Scott Edwards opens the bat face and uses the pace to steer it straight to short third man.

Adam Zampa to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Shortens his length and bowls it outside off, Teja Nidamanuru whips it in front of square on the leg side for another single.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Floats it up, on middle, Scott Edwards plants his foot forward and pushes it in front of long on for a run.

Adam Zampa to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Bowls the googly this time, turning in, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru premeditates and scoops it towards the vacant short fine leg region for a single.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, 1 run.This is bowled closer to off, short in length, Scott Edwards chops it right under his eyes towards deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Scott Edwards, No run.Short and quicker, on off, Scott Edwards hangs back and pats it towards point.

Pat Cummins thinks its time to bring on his best spinner in Adam Zampa to the attack.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, 2 runs.In the air..but safe! Bowls this one fuller, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru shapes himself to work it across the line but the ball straightens after pitching. Gets a leading edge that luckily for Nidamanuru, goes over cover and eludes Mitchell Starc at mid off to his left. A couple of runs taken.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.A bit of away movement, on a good length, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru checks his shot and dabs it with soft hands to point.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Bangs it in short, outside off, Scott Edwards rides on top of the bounce and controls the pull to deep square leg for one more run.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, No run.Hurls it on a hard length, on off, Scott Edwards hangs back and taps it along the ground to mid on.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, 1 run.Angling in, on the pads, on a back of a length, Teja Nidamanuru helps it away to fine leg for a run.

Mitchell Marsh to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Targets the stumps, on a full length, Scott Edwards turns this one in front of deep square leg and calls for two immediately. The fielder in the deep swoops in quickly and keeps it to a single.

Pat Cummins to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.On a yorker length, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru gets his bat down in time and squeezes it out to cover-point.

Pat Cummins to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Good bumper! Into the wicket, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru sways out of the way and lets the ball pass.

Pat Cummins to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Hurls it full now, on off and middle, Teja Nidamanuru pushes with a straight bat towards mid off.

Pat Cummins to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Back of a length, outside off, Teja Nidamanuru stays leg side of the ball and punches it well but he is unable to get it through the infield on the off side.

Pat Cummins to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Angling in, on a length, on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru whips it neatly but straight to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, 1 run.This is banged into the wicket, over middle, Scott Edwards shapes to pull but the ball gets big on him. Gets it off the splice of the bat but the ball drops in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, Four!FOUR! Not in control but Teja Nidamanuru is off the mark with a streaky boundary! Mitchell Marsh attempts the bumper again, over middle, Teja Nidamanuru goes for the pull but fails to ride the bounce. Gets a top edge that goes over the keeper and trickles towards the fine leg fence.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Serves it on a short of a length, around off, Teja Nidamanuru stands tall and punches it sweetly towards Glenn Maxwell at cover-point.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, Wide!WIDE! A wayward delivery by Mitchell Marsh as this is short but way down leg. Left alone by Teja Nidamanuru for a wide.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Closer to off, on a good length, Teja Nidamanuru defends it right under his eyes towards cover.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, Wide!WIDE! On a length but angling down leg, Teja Nidamanuru misses the tickle and it is called a wide.

Mitchell Marsh to Teja Nidamanuru, No run.Back of a length, on middle, Teja Nidamanuru gets behind the line and pushes it towards mid off.

DRINKS! Drinks are being taken right after the wicket of Sybrand Engelbrecht. The Netherlands is in huge trouble at 62/5 after being asked to chase 400. Will the Australians finish the job soon and give a hike to their Net Run Rate? Let's find out after the break. Teja Nidamanuru is the new batter in for the Netherlands.

Mitchell Marsh to Sybrand Engelbrecht, OUT! c David Warner b Mitchell Marsh.OUT! TAKEN! You just cannot keep David Warner out of the game! A stunning catch on the boundary as the Netherlands lose their fifth wicket. Mitchell Marsh bends his back and bangs it in short, on off and middle, the ball comes at a good height for the batter. Sybrand Engelbrecht crunches the pull off the front foot but does not manage to get the elevation. He hits it flat and straight towards deep square leg. David Warner in the deep, times his jump to perfection and reverse cups it in front of his face while balancing himself near the ropes. Engelbrecht could not believe his luck as Warner made that look ever so easy.

Mitchell Marsh to Sybrand Engelbrecht, No run.Starts off on a shortish length from over the wicket, Sybrand Engelbrecht gets on his toes and keeps it out down the wicket. Marsh's towel fell off his back as he charged in and it seemed to have distracted Engelbrecht.

Mitchell Marsh comes into the attack in place of Josh Hazlewood. Pat Cummins knows the fast bowlers can still move the ball around and will introduce another quicky for the job.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, No run.Full and on the off stump line, Scott Edwards tries to drive this one towards mid off but the ball seams in. He mishits the shot to mid on for another dot.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, No run.Full and honing in at the stumps, at 141.1 clicks, Scott Edwards plays this one cautiously and dabs it to backward point.

Pat Cummins to Sybrand Engelbrecht, 1 run.Bends his back and bangs it in short, around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stands tall and pulls it hard to deep square leg for one more run.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Just outside off, on a length, Scott Edwards plays it right under his eyes and steers it past backward point for a single.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, No run.Lands it short, on off and middle, Scott Edwards takes his bottom hand off the bat and fends it along the ground to square leg.

Pat Cummins to Sybrand Engelbrecht, 1 run.A bit too straight by Cummins, on a length, on the leg stump, Sybrand Engelbrecht walks across in the crease and clips it through square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Sybrand Engelbrecht, 3 runs.Fuller in length, on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht gets a good stride in and times the push with a straight bat. Times it extremely well as the ball races past extra cover for three more runs.

Josh Hazlewood to Scott Edwards, 1 run.Pitches it up, on the fourth stump line, Scott Edwards opens the bat face and guides it down to third man for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Scott Edwards, No run.At 135.9 clicks, on a good length, outside off, Scott Edwards gives the charge and lifts his bat to let the ball pass.

Josh Hazlewood to Sybrand Engelbrecht, 1 run.Bangs it into the wicket, on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht swivels and controls the pull to fine leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Sybrand Engelbrecht, Wide!WIDE! Errs in line this time as he sprays it down leg, on a length, left alone by Sybrand Engelbrecht for a wide.

Josh Hazlewood to Sybrand Engelbrecht, No run.Back of a length now, just outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht punches it off the back foot without much timing to cover.

Josh Hazlewood to Sybrand Engelbrecht, No run.On a shortish length, on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht stands tall and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Scott Edwards, No run.Jaffa! Gets this one to angle in, on a good length, over off and middle, Scott Edwards looks to defend it from the crease but the ball straightens after pitching and goes past his outside edge.

Scott Edwards is the new batter in for the Netherlands.

Pat Cummins to Bas de Leede, OUT! lbw b Pat Cummins.OUT! Given LBW! Pat Cummins gets into the act now for Australia! Another blow for Netherlands as they lose Bas de Leede. Angles this one in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Bas de Leede stays stuck in his crease and looks to clip it away on the leg side. He fails to account for the inward movement and gets trapped right in front of the stumps. Australia go up in unison and the umpire raises his finger. Bas de Leede goes for the review though. The UltraEdge shows no bat and wickets is umpires's call on Ball Tracking. Netherlands keep their review but lose Bas de Leede.

Pat Cummins to Bas de Leede, Four!FOUR! Excellent shot! Back of a length by Pat Cummins, around off, Bas de Leede stands tall and gets on top of the bounce. Punches it sweetly and gets it wide of extra cover for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Bas de Leede, No run.Bowls it into the wicket and at the batter, Bas de Leede gets into awkward position and fends it on the leg side.

Pat Cummins to Sybrand Engelbrecht, 1 run.In the channel on off, on a length, Sybrand Engelbrecht pushes at the delivery away from the body. Gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for a single.

Pat Cummins to Sybrand Engelbrecht, No run.Beauty! Charges in from over the wicket and delivers it on a good length, outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht gets drawn forward to defend but the ball nips away and zips past the outside edge.

Time for Powerplay 2! Australia can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.

Josh Hazlewood to Bas de Leede, No run.Spot on with his lengths Josh Hazlewood ends a successful over for Australia by bowling another good length ball on top of the off stump. Bas de Leede offers a front foot defence straight to covers to end the first power play of the second innings.

Josh Hazlewood to Bas de Leede, Wide!Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump this time to give away an extra run to the Netherlands.

Josh Hazlewood to Bas de Leede, No run.Slightly fuller at the stumps this time. Bas de Leede stands back and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

Josh Hazlewood to Bas de Leede, No run.Good length ball again outside the off stump. Bas de Leede plays it late but straight to point. Another dot ball for the over.

Josh Hazlewood to Bas de Leede, No run.On the good length again outside the off stump. Bas de Leede pushes the ball to covers off the front foot.

Bas de Leede is the new man in.

Josh Hazlewood to Colin Ackermann, OUT! lbw b Josh Hazlewood.OUT! LBW! That is a perfect ball by Josh Hazlewood from the good length on the off stump. Pitches in line and crashes into the back leg of Colin Ackermann who is caught on the crease doing nothing at all. The umpire takes his time and raises his finger. Colin Ackermann consults his partner and decides not to take a review. Netherlands are 47/3 already inside 10 overs.

Josh Hazlewood to Colin Ackermann, No run.Just short by Josh Hazlewood on top of the off stump. Colin Ackermann looks to pull it over mid-wicket but gets an inside edge onto the pads. No run.

Pat Cummins to Sybrand Engelbrecht, No run.Good length on the off stump. Sybrand Engelbrecht offers a front foot defence to it from the crease.

Pat Cummins to Colin Ackermann, 1 run.Short ball again outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann plays at it late to run it down to third man for a single.

Pat Cummins to Colin Ackermann, Four!FOUR! That is through the gap and onto the fast outfield at Delhi to take it to another boundary. Pat Cummins hits the good length on the off stump. Colin Ackermann looking to play the cover drive, gets a thick outside edge into the cover point gap for a boundary.

Pat Cummins to Colin Ackermann, No run.just short at the leg stump line. Colin Ackermann flicks the ball off the back foot straight to the man at mid-wicket.

Pat Cummins to Colin Ackermann, No run.Good length ball again on top of the off stump. Colin Ackermann stands on the crease to block the ball to covers.

Pat Cummins to Colin Ackermann, No run.Starts off with a good length ball outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann plays it late but straight to the man at point.