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World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell's Record-Breaking Century

The 2023 World Cup has been a super exciting cricket tournament. It's broken many records and made cricket fans very happy. There were lots of high-scoring games and awesome batting skills on display. One special moment in this tournament was when Glenn Maxwell made history. He scored the fastest century ever in a World Cup match during Australia's game against the Netherlands.

Maxwell's Amazing Century

At the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi, Glenn Maxwell did something incredible. He hit a century in just 40 balls, breaking the record for the fastest century in World Cup history. Maxwell's fantastic innings had 106 runs, including eight big sixes and nine classy boundaries, all in just 44 deliveries. With Maxwell's powerful hitting, Australia reached a total of 399 runs.

David Warner also played a big role in setting up Maxwell's century. Warner scored a fantastic 104 runs at the start of the innings, which helped Australia reach a total of 400 runs. This was a big challenge for the Netherlands, as they had to face Australia's strong bowlers.

Aiden Markram's Record

Before Glenn Maxwell's amazing century, Aiden Markram held the record for the fastest century in a World Cup. He did it in 49 balls during the same tournament. It's interesting that Markram's record-breaking century also happened at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. This stadium seems to be a lucky place for such records.

Top 5 Fastest Centuries in World Cup History

S. No.	Player	Number of Balls	Opponent	Venue	Year
1	Glenn Maxwell	40	Netherlands	Delhi	2023
2	Aiden Markram	49	Sri Lanka	Delhi	2023
3	Kevin O’Brien	50	England	Bengaluru	2011
4	Glenn Maxwell	51	Sri Lanka	Sydney	2015
5	AB de Villiers	52	West Indies	Sydney	2015

A Record-Breaking Tournament

The 2023 World Cup has been full of records and exciting moments. Australia's strong batting set a tough target for the Netherlands. The Netherlands had to work hard to chase 400 runs, and fans couldn't wait to see the exciting game.

Conclusion

The 2023 World Cup has had amazing performances and record-breaking moments. Glenn Maxwell's century is one of the most memorable. Australia's great batting has made this tournament even more special. The 2023 World Cup is turning out to be a cricket event that people will talk about for a long time.

As the tournament continues, we can look forward to more records being broken and more exciting moments on the cricket field. The 2023 World Cup is a cricket spectacle that everyone will remember.