NEW DELHI, Oct 25, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Australia hammered the Netherlands by 309 runs in New Delhi on Wednesday in a record World Cup rout as Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest century in tournament history.

  Maxwell's hundred came off just 40 balls with his innings of 106 powering Australia to 399-8, a total their bowlers defended, bowling out the Dutch for 90 in 21 overs.

  David Warner also played a key part with 104 for his sixth ton at the 50-over showpiece as Australia bettered their previous margin of World Cup victory -- against Afghanistan by 275 runs at Perth in 2015.