Watch: 100 In 40 Balls - Glenn Maxwell Rewrites History Books With Fastest Ever Ton In ODI Cricket World Cup

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Australia star Glenn Maxwell slammed the fastest ever ODI World Cup century in just 40 balls in a Cricket World Cup match against Netherlands

Glenn Maxwell struck the fastest century of the World Cup, while David Warner hit his second successive ton to power Australia to 399 for eight against Netherlands on Wednesday. Maxwell (106 off 44) blew away the Dutch attack to score his century off just 40 balls, bettering the record of South Africa's Aiden Markram, who had smashed 106 off 49 balls against Sri Lanka at the same ground here on October 7.

Maxwell hit nine fours and eight sixes during his whirlwind knock. Maxwell reached the 50-run mark in 27 balls in the 47th over. He then took only 13 more balls to reach the triple figure mark in the 49th over. The likes of Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede and , Logan van Beek bore the brunt as Maxwell unleashed fury.

Warner struck 104 off 93 balls after Australia won the toss and opted to bat.

Steve Smith also made a fine 71 off 68 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne scored 62 off 47 balls.

Logan van Beek (4/74) and Bas de Leede (2/115) shared six wickets between them.
 

Australia defeated Pakistan in their last match.