When South Africa’s Aiden Markram hit a blistering 49-ball century against Sri Lanka at the Kotla here, one did not think that the World Cup record of the fastest century would last barely a couple of weeks. At the same venue, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell tore into a hapless Netherlands bowling attack and collected a century in a mere 40 deliveries. 

That has now become not only the fastest in the World Cup, but also the fourth fastest ever in ODIs. His knock propelled Australia to a massive 399-8 after opting to bat. The huge total proved well beyond the Dutch team as they collapsed for a mere 90 in 21 overs, with Adam Zampa bagging 4-8, his third successive four-wicket haul.