Welcome back for the chase. The two umpires make their way out to the centre as do the Aussies dispersing from the huddle. It will be the left-hand right-hand combination of Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd to open the innings for the Netherlands. Mitchell Starc is at the top of his mark and he will start proceedings with the new ball for Australia. Here we go…

… THE RUN CHASE …

Right then, Australia have been powered to a grand total thanks to centuries from Glenn Maxwell and David Warner. They would want to bowl the Netherlands out cheaply to boost their net run rate significantly. Join us in a bit to see how the Dutch chase unfolds.

The man of the moment, Glenn Maxwell is in for a chat. He says that it feels great to bat like that and this brings a lot of confidence in him for the rest of the tournament. He adds that the wicket is really good to bat on under the lights and the ball comes on to the bat more. He finally says that it is a par score for any team to chase and they will look to take wickets with the new ball and restrict the Netherlands to the minimum for a better run rate.

As far as the Netherlands are concerned, they did not do much wrong except that they had to bowl to a certain Glenn Maxwell. Scott Edwards opted to start with spin from both ends and that move did not seem to work out. It was pace that did the trick for the Dutch as Logan van Beek struck in his first over. They will rue the missed run out opportunity by Max O'Dowd which gave life to David Warner early on in his innings. In the middle phase, the bowlers did a decent job of keeping the runs in check and the bowlers were well complemented by the fielders. Having got wickets in quick succession before the start of the last 10 overs, Netherlands would have hoped to finish strongly with the ball. Once Glenn Maxwell started doing Glenn Maxwell things, the Dutch bowers did not stand a chance as they were put off their lines and lengths and stood no chance against him.

Wow, that was a Big Show, quite literally! Glenn Maxwell has done what he does best and by doing so, he has helped Australia get to a humongous total. After Pat Cummins opted to bat first, David Warner got himself going with a flurry of boundaries, but his opening partner, Mitchell Marsh, perished early. Coming in at number 3, Steven Smith was quick to get off the blocks, and both batters did not miss out on punishing loose deliveries. Smith got out on 71, but Warner, having gotten a life on 32, made sure to make the Netherlands pay for it. He was starved of strike when he was in his 90s, but it did not hamper his momentum as he brought up yet another World Cup hundred. From 244-2, Australia slipped to 290-6 and it looked like they would lose their way. It wasn't to be as Glenn Maxwell put on an absolute clinic with his onslaught against the Dutch bowlers. Whether it was the conventional hitting or the unorthodox shots, Maxwell did not miss a beat on his way to the fastest ever ODI World Cup hundred off just 40 balls.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Short ball at the skipper Pat Cummins who ready the length early and pulls the ball between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary to end the innings. Australia score 399/8 in 50 overs and have set a mammoth target of 400 for the Netherlands when they come out to chase.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, WIDE! Loses his radar as he bowls this way outside off. Left alone by Pat Cummins for a wide.

Logan van Beek to Adam Zampa, No hat-trick for Logan van Beek! Nails the yorker, at the toes, Adam Zampa makes room and digs it out to mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa is the next batter in.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Starc, OUT! CAUGHT! That's 2 in 2 for Logan van Beek and this time it is Mitchell Starc who gets out trying to play a big shot over long on to a slower ball on the leg stump line and in the end, he mistimes it straight to Colin Ackermann inside the ring at mid-wicket. Logan van Beek on a Hattrick.

Mitchell Starc comes out to bat.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! CAUGHT! The carnage finally comes to an end for the Netherlands as it is Glenn Maxwell who gets out after bringing out a storm here in Delhi. 107 off just 44 balls. Logan van Beek pitches it up outside the off stump and Glenn Maxwell launches it up into the night sky, straight down the ground. Sybrand Engelbrecht, at long on, moves across to his left to take a tumbling catch near the fence and ends a magnificent innings for the Australian team. A quick check from the onfield umpires upstairs and the replays confirm that it's a clean catch.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, On a yorker length, wide outside off, Glenn Maxwell drills the drive to deep cover and refuses the single.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Everything going Australia's way! Full and outside off, Glenn Maxwell goes tries the reverse paddle but gets this one off the back part of the bat and the ball races past short third man for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Pat Cummins, Shortish delivery, at the batter, Pat Cummins tries to help it away but misses out as he cannot get it away.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Back of a length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell swings hard to pull it away but gets an under edge as the ball rolls to short third man.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, HUNDRED FOR GLENN MAXWELL! Absolute carnage in Delhi by the Big Show and he is thrilled to bits. Bas de Leede tries to go full but misses his length again as he serves a beamer at the batter, Glenn Maxwell gets hurried but still manages to heave it away and deposits it over deep backward square leg for a maximum. He removes his helmet and lets out a roar. This is the fastest hundred in ODI World Cups off just 40 balls.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Glenn Maxwell on 95 now in 39 balls. This is something sensational that we are experiencing in Delhi. Bas de Leede has no reply again, hits the short ball at the batter and Glenn Maxwell pulls it away high in the night sky to take it long behind deep square leg for a massive six again. 20 runs already of the over so far.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Glenn Maxwell does not have a stop button and is creating a rampage here in Delhi. Bas de Leede hits the good length and Glenn Maxwell heaves it over deep mid-wicket for another massive six.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! This is just amazing seeing Glenn Maxwell batting this way. Pitched up again on the leg stump this time and Glenn Maxwell punches it again over the bowler to take it straight again this time finding the long off boundary for the second time.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Pitched up at the stumps. Glenn Maxwell lofts it over the bowler with a slap to take it to the long off boundary in a flash. What a shot.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, On a yorker length, on the tramline on off, Glenn Maxwell digs it out to backward point for a single.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Oh my god! What a shot again by Glenn Maxwell. Wide line yorker outside the off stump and he has slashed the ball hard to take it way over the deep point fielder for another massive six. Glenn Maxwell batting his heart out and the entertainment is not stop.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, Pace taken off again, on a length, outside off, Pat Cummins swats it off the toe-end to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, FOUR! Short ball at the batter. Pat Cummins pulls it away straight to deep mid-wicket where the fielder Max O'Dowd runs in too hard and misfields the ball for a boundary. Australia take another boundary.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, Wide! Looking to bowl away from the batter but takes it too wide.

Logan van Beek to Pat Cummins, Wide! Wayward outside the off stump. Wide called.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, Slower ball outside the off stump. Glenn Maxwell gets back and plays it late to third man for a single.

Logan van Beek to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Glenn Maxwell in on the roll for Australia. Pitched up at the stumps with pace and Glenn Maxwell lofts it over the long on fielder for another huge six. Australia looking at the 375 run mark.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Full again, on the stumps, Glenn Maxwell nudges it in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Nails the yorker, near the base of the off stump, Glenn Maxwell goes for the reverse paddle again but does not manage to get underneath the delivery this time.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Another ball on length on the off stump and Glenn Maxwell becomes a left hander for the third time and swept it again over point for the second six of the over. He has mastered that stroke and plays it better than anyone else in the world.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Slower bouncer at the middle stump line. Glenn Maxwell looks to pull the ball but is beaten in the process.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! What a way to get to his FIFTY. Yorker on the stumps at 136 clicks and Glenn Maxwell switches sides and uses his wrists to elevate the ball rows behind the point boundary. What an innings by this player. Truly incredible.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Hits the yorker at the middle stump with pace. Glenn Maxwell drives the ball straight to long on and the batters run hard for a couple.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Low full toss, on middle, Glenn Maxwell eases it along the ground to deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike with a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Short ball again this time outside the off stump. Glenn Maxwell looks to play the upper cut but misses the ball completely.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, SIX! Glenn Maxwell is showing his range here, this time over deep square leg boundary. Short ball at the batter and he launches the pull over deep square leg for a huge six.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! That is Glenn Maxwell at his best. Pitched up at the off stump line, almost a yorker and Glenn Maxwell switches side to become a left hander and sweeps the ball over point for an amazing boundary. What a shot.

Paul van Meekeren to Pat Cummins, Short ball at the batter. Pat Cummins pulls the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Pitched up at the stumps. Glenn Maxwell heaves it off the front foot to long on for a single.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Pitched up at the stumps. Glenn Maxwell turns it to mid-wicket and runs a single to end the over.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Short ball outside the off stump. Glenn Maxwell goes over the top of short third man with an upper cut and runs a couple. Paul van Meekeren performs the chase and keeps the ball in play. Two runs taken.

Bas de Leede to Pat Cummins, Pitched up outside the off stump. Pat Cummins pushes the ball into the covers gap and takes a single.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, On the pads, Glenn Maxwell hits it to deep square leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to Pat Cummins, Short and wide, cut away to sweepers for a single.

Bas de Leede to Pat Cummins, On a good length, outside off, Pat Cummins goes for the cut but misses out.

Bas de Leede to Pat Cummins, WIDE! On a length but down leg, Pat Cummins lets it go for a wide.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Full and sliding in, on leg, Glenn Maxwell clears his front leg and flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket. Max O'Dowd covers good ground and slides to his left to keep it to two.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, In the air…but safe! Takes pace off and bowls it full, outside off, Glenn Maxwell tries to swing through the line but skies it high in the air towards Teja Nidamanuru at mid off who back tracks but fails to reach it. A couple of runs taken.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Bends his back and bangs it in short, left alone by Glenn Maxwell thinking it is a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Full and honing in at the pads, Glenn Maxwell looks to help the ball on its way but misses out and wears it on the pads.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Shortish length, wide outside off as well, Glenn Maxwell backs away to cut it hard but does not connect.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Smart batting! Back of a length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell picks the line and length early and gets into a good position. Opens the bat face and guides it wide of short third man for a boundary. 300 comes up for Australia!

Roelof van der Merwe to Pat Cummins, An appeal for caught behind but turned down! Scott Edwards goes for the review with a second left on the timer. Roelof van der Merwe fires it in, full and near the tramline on off, Pat Cummins reaches out and opens the bat face to use the pace of the delivery. He fails to connect but there is a sound and Scott Edwards takes a good low catch. However, the UltraEdge shows that there is no bat and it was nothing but the bat hitting the ground. Netherlands lose their review.

Roelof van der Merwe to Glenn Maxwell, Low full toss, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Glenn Maxwell, On the pads again, Glenn Maxwell clips it in front of square on the leg side and collects a couple of runs.

Roelof van der Merwe to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! A poor delivery and Glenn Maxwell does not miss out! Full and down leg, Glenn Maxwell gets inside the line and sweeps the ball fine. Gets it past short fine leg and picks up a boundary.

Pat Cummins is the new batter in for Australia.

Roelof van der Merwe to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! RUN OUT!  A direct hit by Sybrand Engelbrecht and Cameron Green is gone! Sums up the day Netherlands have had in the field. Roelof van der Merwe drops it short, on off, Glenn Maxwell hangs back and places it with soft hands in the vacant mid-wicket region. Calls for two immediately and Cameron Green responds in agreement. Sybrand Engelbrecht at wide long, swoops in and gets to the ball quickly. He picks up the ball cleanly and has a shy at the non-striker's end despite being a bit off balance. He hits the base of the stumps and the replays confirm that Green is short of his crease. Netherlands continue to chip away with wickets.

Roelof van der Merwe to Cameron Green, Bowls this one short, angling in, around leg, Cameron Green hops back in his crease and punches it down to long off for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Cameron Green, Length is pulled back again, just outside off, Cameron Green drops it in front of cover and retains the strike with a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Cameron Green, A bit too full again, around off, Cameron Green nails the drive this time but picks out Teja Nidamanuru at mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to Cameron Green, On a hard length, outside off, Cameron Green hangs back and dabs it towards backward point.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Angles it in on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell tries to heave it away but miscues his shot to fine leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Paul van Meekeren overpitches this time, on off and middle, Glenn Maxwell holds his shape and drills it back past the bowler for an easy boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Maxwell, Good-length delivery, on off, Glenn Maxwell stabs it on the off side.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Another full delivery, on middle, Glenn Maxwell drives it firmly towards Bas de Leede who gets his right boot to it and the ball lobs over the umpire for a single.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! All too easy for Glenn Maxwell! Goes full again but offers width outside off now, Glenn Maxwell opens the bat face and drives it between cover and mid off for four more runs.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, FOUR! Glenn Maxwell gets it through this time! Serves it on a length, on middle, Glenn Maxwell checks his shot and pushes it off the middle of the bat past the bowler. Bas de Leede fails to get any part of his body on the ball this time and the ball races away for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Maxwell, Pitches it up again, at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell drills it down the wicket. Bas de Leede sticks out his right boot and parries the ball towards mid-wicket.

Bas de Leede to Cameron Green, Pulls the length back a bit and bowls it on middle, Cameron Green taps it with soft hands in front of mid on and sets off for a quick single.

Bas de Leede to Cameron Green, FOUR! Nicely driven! Overpitched by Bas de Leede, on off, Cameron Green presents the full face of the bat and times the drive past the non-striker for a boundary.

Powerplay 3! Netherlands can now have 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Logan van Beek to Cameron Green, Pitched up again outside the off stump. Cameron Green pushes the ball in the sweeper gap off the front foot for a single.

Logan van Beek to Cameron Green, pitched up at the off stump. Cameron Green pushes the ball straight to covers.

Logan van Beek to Cameron Green, Just short at the batter. Cameron Green flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Logan van Beek to Cameron Green, Pitched up at the stumps. Cameron Green pushes the ball straight to mid on.

Logan van Beek to Cameron Green, hits the deck hard on the stumps. Cameron Green pushes the ball back to the bowler.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, OUT! Back-to-back wickets for the Netherlands as they call for a comeback in the game. It is the big fish David Warner this time who has to go. Logan van Beek gets his man by hitting the good length on the leg stump to which David Warner plays a half scoop, times it well but finds it going straight to Aryan Dutt standing at long leg who takes a comfortable catch. Australia are being pushed back before the third Powerplay.

Cameron Green makes his way out to the centre.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump from a good length. Wide called.

A loud cheer from the crowd as Glenn Maxwell walks in at number 6.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, OUT! CAUGHT! The Netherlands pick up another wicket in the name of Josh Inglis this time. Good length ball on the stumps with some extra bounce from the surface and Josh Inglis looks to heave it over deep square leg for a maximum, in turn mistimes the ball high in the air for Sybrand Engelbrecht to catch it with comfort on the deep square leg boundary.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, On the pads, from a good length. Josh Inglis pushes the ball straight to mid on.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Pitched up outside the off stump. David Warner pushes it off the front foot to sweepers and takes a single.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, FOUR! What a way to get to his back to back centuries in the ICC World Cup 2023. David Warner pulls the ball in the gap to the right of fine leg and the ball is misfielded to take it to the boundary. David Warner brings up another ODI century.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, Outside the off stump, short and Josh Inglis cuts it to sweepers for a single.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Good length ball outside the off stump and David Warner pushes it to sweepers and takes a single to move on to 99.

Logan van Beek to Josh Inglis, Pitched up straight at the stumps. Josh Inglis pushes the ball back to the bowler off the front foot to end the over.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Pitched up outside the off stump. David Warner pushes the ball into the covers gap for a single.

Logan van Beek to Josh Inglis, hits the length outside the off stump. Josh Inglis plays it late to third man for a single.

Logan van Beek to Josh Inglis, SIX! Short ball and Josh Inglis has hammered that for a massive six, rows behind the mid-wicket boundary. Short ball by Logan van Beek just outside the off stump and Josh Inglis takes the front leg out and pulls the ball for a huge six.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, On the pads, David Warner flicks the ball to fine leg for a single.

Logan van Beek to Josh Inglis, Bowls hard on the good length at the off stump. Josh Inglis opens the face of the bat to third man for a single.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, On the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, Hits the length hard on the off stump. Josh Inglis blocks it off the crease.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Short ball at the batter and Josh Inglis has his eyes in already. Picks up the length early and pulls it away behind square leg for his first boundary of the innings.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, Just short at the off stump line. Josh Inglis blocks it off from the crease.

Bas de Leede to Josh Inglis, Hits the good length hard on the off stump. Josh Inglis blocks it off the front foot.

Josh Inglis is the new man in.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! CAUGHT! That is something the Netherlands were hoping from a long time. Bas de Leede gets rid of Marnus Labuschagne. Pitches the ball up at the stumps and Marnus Labuschagne lofts it up in the air off the front foot towards Aryan Dutt standing at mid on who completes a wonderful catch diving to his right. Australia lose their 3rd.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls outside the leg stump, following the movement of Marnus Labuschagne who moves away from the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne pushes the ball into the mid-wicket gap and calls for a couple, in the end sent away by David Warner and the batter take a single.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Shorter, around off, David Warner punches it away to deep point for a single.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Pushes it through, short and on off, David Warner goes for the cut but ends up getting an inside edge onto the pad.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Switches to 'round the wicket and bowls it on short, on leg, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it down to long on for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Nicely swept! Looped up again by Aryan Dutt, Marnus Labuschagne gets down on one knee and fetches it from outside off. Sweeps it in the vacant backward square leg region for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, SIX! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne puts the dancing shoes on and swings through the line. Thumps it cleanly over long off for a maximum.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, On the middle and leg line, bowled up. David Warner flicks it straight to mid-wicket to end the over.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Pitches the ball up again on the off stump. David Warner pushes the ball to mid off from the front foot.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Pitched up again on the stumps. David Warner offers a front foot defence to it.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Pitches the ball up at the stumps. David Warner taps it back to the bowler off the front foot.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, 50 runs up for Marnus Labuschagne. Just a short ball outside the off stump and he pushes the ball to sweepers and takes a single. Another well-played half-century for Australia.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads from a good length and Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to the left of fine leg and runs a couple.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Drops it short, on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it gently towards deep square leg and he has to settle for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Floated up, on off, Marnus Labuschagne lunges forward and drives it hard to extra cover.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Deft touch! Closer to the off stump, short in length, Marnus Labuschagne hangs on the back foot and allows the ball to come to him and plays it right under his eyes. Opens the bat face and beats Aryan Dutt at short third man to his left despite the dive. Roelof van der Merwe expresses his disappointment and feels that Aryan Dutt should have done better there.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Darts this one back in, short and on off, Marnus Labuschagne makes room and punches it hard to extra cover.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! On the pads and Marnus Labuschagne helps it on its way to find back to back boundaries for Australia. Plays it late to find the fine leg boundary.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, SIX! Fetches the ball from outside the off stump and deposits it rows behind deep mid-wicket boundary. Roelof van der Merwe pitches the ball up and Marnus Labuschagne gets down on a knee and slogs the ball over deep mid-wicket. Pitched up ball by Roelof van der Merwe does not work.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, flicked away to fine leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up again on the stumps, the ball moves a little and hits Marnus Labuschagne on the pads after the inside edge. No run.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne pushes the ball straight to mid on.

Bas de Leede to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Off the edge and it races away to the third man boundary. Marnus Labuschagne is very lucky to have found that outside edge. Bas de Leede pitches it further up on the stumps and makes the ball cut away after pitching. Marnus Labuschagne who is halfway down the process of flicking the ball to the leg side, stops and opens up to get a faint edge of the bat onto hits pads. The ball brushes the pads and go on to the third man boundary for 4 runs. Scott Edwards takes the review to check and the UltraEdge shows that the ball hit the bat first.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, On the pads, from a good length. David Warner flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, FOUR! That's a welcome back from David Warner to Bas de Leede. Pitched up outside the off stump and David Warner on 90 isn't going to miss out on that. Plays the cover drive with his back knee on the ground and picks up the covers gap for a boundary. Moves on to 94.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up on the off stump, bowls a bit flat this time. Marnus Labuschagne pushes the ball off the front foot to covers to end the over.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Wide called.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up again on the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne drives it straight to covers off the front foot.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Just short at the leg stump line. David Warner taps it to deep mid-wicket and runs a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Marnus Labuschagne, Tossed up on the leg stump. Marnus Labuschagne moves around and drives the ball to long off for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, On the pads again. David Warner turns it to deep square leg for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, bowls just short on the stumps. David Warner flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Drinks break! Australia are in a strong position at the moment to post a big total. David Warner is 12 runs away from a hundred and might look to up the ante after reaching the three-figure mark. Netherlands have pulled things back after the wicket of Steven Smith but wickets are the key for them in the upcoming phase considering that Australia have plenty of batting left in the shed. Scott Edwards brings Roelof van der Merwe (2-0-13-0) back into the attack.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Hits the length hard on the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne drops the ball down from the crease to end the over.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Hits the deck outside the off stump. Marnus Labuschagne tucks it straight to point.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! It was coming, everyone could see it. Marnus Labuschagne has been middling the ball well this entire over and now picks up a beautiful boundary behind square. Short ball on his helmet but this time he pulls it well behind deep square leg for a boundary. Australia moving swiftly even after the wicket of Steven Smith.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Wide! Wayward slower ball outside the leg stump. Marnus Labuschagne looks to run it down but is beaten. Umpire says wide.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Just short on top of the off stump. David Warner punches the ball to sweepers and takes a run.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Short and a little bit of width offered and Marnus Labuschagne cuts it hard but finds sweepers waiting. Picks up a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitches the ball up to Marnus Labuschagne on the off stump and he crunches the ball off the front foot straight to mid off.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Drags the length back and bowls it on middle and leg, Marnus Labuschagne gets on his toes and nurdles it behind square on the leg side for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Beautifully controlled! Full-length ball on off, Marnus Labuschagne waits for the perfect time and sweeps the ball from the right of mid-wicket, and the ball reaches the fence in no time.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, A bit of away turn, fractionally short, on off, David Warner crouches and plays it with the turn to deep point for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, A bit wide outside off, Marnus Labuschagne stands tall and punches this short delivery to long on for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Pitched up again just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne pushes the ball back to bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Drops it short and quicker, on off, pushed back to the bowler by Marnus Labuschagne.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length, around off, Marnus Labuschagne walks across and nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Marnus Labuschagne, WIDE! Bangs this one way too short, the ball sails over the head of Marnus Labuschagne for a wide.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Slower and fuller again on the 4th wicket, David Warner tries to drive the ball camping back to his cover but gets an inside edge, the ball was moving just at the side of the pitch but quick single taken by the batters.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Takes pace off now and bowls it full, on middle, David Warner drives well but straight to mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Good bouncer, straight to the shoulder of David Warner, he had to duck as it contained a really good amount of pace.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Good cricket all around! Pacy delivery, on a length, outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and slaps it past backward point. Bas de Leede in the deep, covers good ground and slides to his right to keep it to two runs.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Slower yorker pitched on the leg of David Warner, he looks to block the ball to his on side, but got a soft leading edge back to the bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Pushed through, short and on the fourth stump line, Marnus Labuschagne stays on the back foot and pats it back to the bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Short, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne cuts the ball to deep extra cover for quick double.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Slanting in, full and on off, David Warner pushes with a straight bat and beats the diving Aryan Dutt to his right for a single.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Drifts on the pads this time, David Warner works this full delivery straight to short fine leg.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Flight and full, on off, Marnus Labuschagne lunges forward and drives the ball to long on for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Flatter delivery, short and at the pads, Marnus Labuschagne tries to tickle it fine but the ball skids a bit and catches the inside edge before rolling to short fine leg.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Bowls it from closer to the stumps, honing in, on a length, at the pads, David Warner stabs it watchfully towards short mid-wicket.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Tries for a yorker, but bowls full and on middle and off, Warner opens the bat face and places the ball to deep backward point for double.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, At 130.6 clicks, shortish delivery, on off, Marnus Labuschagne rises on the back foot and helps it down to fine leg for a single.

Halt! Marnus Labuschagne gets a hit on his helmet and there is the mandatory concussion test happening for him. He looks fine and ready to go!

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Ouch, that has shaken Marnus Labuschagne! Bends his back and bangs it in short, on off, Marnus Labuschagne tries to hook this one away on the leg side but the ball climbs on him and he gets a tickle on it before the ball clatters onto the helmet. Luckily for him, the ball lobs on the off side but drops well in front of cover.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Short of a length, wide outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hops to get on top of the bounce but cuts it straight to point.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Overpitched the ball outside off, Marnus Labuschagne tries to drive the ball to his off side, but fails to connect proper and ball travels to mid-wicket.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, This is bowled short and on middle, there to be hit for David Warner who hits it hard but straight to Max O'Dowd at extra cover.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Pitched up again on off, David Warner taps the ball to hands of cover.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Slower through the air, full and on off, Marnus Labuschagne lunges forward and plays it with soft hands in front of point for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Clever batting! Tossed up, full and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne pulls out the reverse paddle and gets it past short third man for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Fullish delivery on the leg, David Warner dabs the ball to the left of mid-wicket and single done.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Looped up, full and on the off-stump line, Marnus Labuschagne opens the bat face and steers it wide of point for a single.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Continues to bowl it back of a length, Marnus Labuschagne fetches it from outside off and whips it to deep square leg. Retains the strike with a single.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Short ball around off, Marnus Labuschagne defends the ball to his offside.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on a back of a length again, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shuffles to the off side and pats it right under his eyes to point.

Logan van Beek to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of length on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pushes the ball to the right of mid-wicket and couple of runs taken.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Good-length delivery but on the pads, David Warner helps it off his pads to fine leg for a single.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Ball pitched right at the slot on middle, David Warner blocks the ball to the point.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Quicker through the air, a bit short and on off, David Warner dabs it off the back foot to deep point for a single.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Fuller this time on middle, David Warner rocks back and taps the ball to cover.

Aryan Dutt to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it slower and shorter, on off, Marnus Labuschagne gets on his toes and turns it away in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat.

Aryan Dutt to Steven Smith, OUT! That is redemption for Roelof van der Merwe as he takes another blinder this time off Steven Smith's bat. Short ball outside the off stump again and this time Steven Smith hits hard and low at the point fielder. Roelof van der Merwe bends down and initially decides to reverse cup it. The ball comes quicker than he expected and sticks in his right hand. The third umpire again comes into action and this time declares Steven Smith out as the fingers were under the ball. Australia are two down now.

Aryan Dutt to Steven Smith, Short ball again outside the off stump. Steven Smith cuts it to the right of point and runs a couple from sweepers.

Aryan Dutt to Steven Smith, Short ball outside the off stump, Steven Smith cuts it to the right of short third and he dives and cuts the single.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, FOUR! That is just extra salt on Netherland's wounds. Short ball outside the off stump and David Warner cuts it beautifully to the right of point and the ball races away to the point boundary to end the over. David Warner moves on to 77.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Oh my word! Roelof van der Merwe almost pulled off a stunner there! Bas de Leede hurls this one as a full toss and on off, David Warner picks it early and drills the drive uppishly towards extra cover. It is hit extremely hard by the southpaw but Roelof van der Merwe reacts quickly to his right and dives to complete a low catch. Roelof van der Merwe roars in delight but David Warner stands his ground and gestures that the ball has touched the ground as Roelof van der Merwe landed. The third umpire is called into action. The replays show that the catch is taken by the fielder with his palms pointing down, and the ball is indeed touching the ground on impact. The Dutch players cannot believe it but they will have to get on with it.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, FOUR! Punished! Back of a length, on middle, David Warner stays put and pulls it hard and gets it over mid-wicket for an easy boundary.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, Hard length pitched on off, Steven Smith clips the ball to square leg for single.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, FOUR! Surgical precision! Full but drifting down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and clips it fine on the leg side. Splits the gap between fine leg and deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, SIX! Just over! Banged in short but down leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and looks to help the ball on its way. The ball travels all the way down to fine leg where Aryan Dutt is standing a few yards in and has to leap and back track but the ball eludes him for a maximum.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Steven Smith opens himself up and drives it towards extra cover. Bas de Leede stationed there, dives to his left but parries the ball away for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, Flight and full on middle and leg, Steven Smith stood and taps the ball to mid-wicket.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Drags the length back and on off, David Warner drops it with soft hands in front of point for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Floated up, outside off, David Warner drills the drive but straight to extra cover.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Looped ball a little bit shorter than the previous one, David Warner holds back and taps the ball to mid-wicket.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, SIX! Clean as a whistle! Tossed up, full and in the slot, on middle, David Warner gets down and winds up to execute the slog sweep. Nails his shot over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, Pace on now and back of a length, around off, Steven Smith bends his back and punches it on the bounce to backward point.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, FOUR! Top shot! Bas de Leede with the off-cutter again, full and at the stumps, Steven Smith waits for the ball to arrive and brings his wrists into play. Wrists it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it full, outside off, Steven Smith picks the slower delivery and drills the drive towards mid off. Teja Nidamanuru tumbles to his left and makes a good stop.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Length ball again on middle and leg, David Warner camps back and opens the bat face to deep third man, single taken.

Bas de Leede to Steven Smith, Angles this one in, on the pads, on a back of a length, Steven Smith nudges it away to deep backward square leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to David Warner, Back of length on off, David Warner rocks back and taps the ball to third man for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, Just short and slow outside the off stump. Steven Smith puts the ball into the gap, to the right of sweepers and runs a couple to end the over.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, Pitched up outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes the ball straight to covers.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, Short and wide, cut straight to the man at point.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Short ball at the batter. David Warner turns the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Steven Smith, That is the fifty Australia and Steven Smith himself were waiting for. What an innings. He has been positive from the start and is placing his innings brilliantly, Steven Smith. The ball is pitched up on the off stump and Steven Smith pushes the ball to the right of covers and runs a single off the mis field to bring up his 50. We can see a big one coming from him today.

Roelof van der Merwe to David Warner, Starts off slow on the off stump. David Warner rocks back and taps the ball to long on for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe is introduced into the attack now.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Pitched up on the off stump. David Warner punches the ball down to long off for a single to end the over.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Just short on the pads. Steven Smith flicks it straight to square leg but runs a single off the mis field by the fielder.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Tossed up on the off stump. David Warner drives it down to long off for a single.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Pitched up at the stumps. David Warner offers a front foot block to covers.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Short and wide, cut away for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Just short at Steven Smith who flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Pitched up outside the off stump and David Warner waits on it and cuts it to the right of sweepers for 2 runs.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, FOUR! In form, David Warner cuts one again on the off side for another boundary. Vikramjit Singh pitches it short and wide and David Warner strokes it away to the right of extra cover for another boundary of the over.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Pitched up and thumped straight to mid off by David Warner. He is looking in a good nick.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Just short, on off, played straight into the hands of point by David Warner.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, FOUR! What a shot to get to another 50, David Warner creams it away past the bowler for another boundary. It's raining boundaries for Australia.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, SIX! What a shot. David Warner has unleashed another six of his innings this time to an over-pitch delivery on the stumps. David Warner takes the front leg out and his bottom hand comes off but he still manages to launch the ball over long on for a six.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Short and turning into the pads, Steven Smith clips it off the back foot but straight to square leg.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Angles it into the pads, David Warner gets inside the line and helps it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, SIX! Dismissed! Colin Ackermann bowls this one fractionally short, on middle, David Warner crouches which allows him to get underneath the delivery. Picks it up cleanly and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for the first maximum of the game.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Another half-tracker, on off and middle, Steven Smith stands tall and pushes it down to long on for one.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Drops it short, on off, punched down to wide long off for a single.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, CHANCE MISSED! That is a blunder by the Netherlands as well as by the Australian batters. David Warner flicks a short ball on the stumps to the left of mid-wicket and calls for a single, to which Steven Smith does not respond and keeps on looking at the ball. David Warner comes more than halfway and is sent back. Max O'Dowd at mid-wicket is not able to grab the ball on the first go and in turn, allows David Warner to return back to the crease. Everything happening today in Delhi!

Drinks break! Despite losing Mitchell Marsh early, this is a good start for Australia. Both Steven Smith and David Warner are looking in great nick and they will look to kick on in order to lay a solid platform. On the other hand, Netherlands have been up for it from the start which has been visible in the field. However, if they want to restrict the Aussies to a chasable total, they will need wickets at regular intervals.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Just short on the middle stump line. Steven Smith jumps back and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket to end the over.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Pitched up on the off stump. Steven Smith pushes the ball straight to mid off.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Hits the shorter length outside the off stump to David Warner who taps the ball right of point and runs a single off the slight misfield.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Hits the good length outside the off stump. Steven Smith pushes the ball to sweepers for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Pitched up outside the off stump. Steven Smith leans into the drive but finds the inside edge of the bat to mid on because of the lack of pace.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Bangs one just short on top of the off stump. Steven Smith turns the ball straight to mid-wicket from the crease.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Just short outside the off stump. Steven Smith cuts the ball to sweepers for a single to end the over.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Short ball played straight into the hands of covers by Steven Smith.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Halfway again on the middle stump line. David Warner turns the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Tossed up for a change on the off stump. Steven Smith drives the ball to long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Short and wide, Steven Smith misses out on the cut shot.

Colin Ackermann to Steven Smith, Short ball on the off stump, thumped back to the bowler by Steven Smith.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Hits the good length hard on top of the off stump from over the wicket. David Warner offers a front foot defence back to the bowler and ends the over.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, FOUR! Excellent placement! A bit too straight by Vikramjit Singh, on middle, on a back of a length, David Warner picks the length early and times the short-arm jab to perfection. Hits it right between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Angling in, full and outside off, David Warner drills it hard but picks out the man at mid off.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Full this time but on the pads, Steven Smith clips it neatly along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, On a good length, on off, Steven Smith gets half-forward and defends it out.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Closer to off, on a back of a length, Steven Smith stays back in his crease and stabs it onto the deck.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, WIDE! Errs in line as he sprays this one down leg, Steven Smith looks to tickle it fine but aborts his shot. WIded.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, On the pads again and Steven Smith flicks it for a single again.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, FOUR! What a cracker this time by Steven Smith behind square leg. Short ball at his helmet and he pulls it away beating deep square leg and the fine leg, along the ground. Another boundary for Australia.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, That's very well fielded at covers. Steven Smith plays a beautiful cover drive to an over-pitched delivery outside the off stump and the ball is fielded brilliantly by Roelof van der Merwe at covers.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Yes and no between the batters, in the end the run was taken easily. David Warner taps the ball to the right of point and calls for a single to which Steven Smith shouts no. In the end, the fielder couldn't reach the ball and the batters take a single from third man.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, On the pads again to Steven Smith and he will keep flicking the entire day. Takes a single again from deep square leg.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Another well directed bounder from Paul van Meekeren to David Warner. There is a little contest going on between the two. David Warner is rushed again with pace and this time gets a top edge while pulling the ball. The ball finds itself landing safe behind mid-wicket and the batters take a single.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Pitches the ball a little further up outside the off stump. David Warner taps it down to third man with ease for a single to end the over.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Short and wide to David Warner and he hammers it off the back foot but straight to the man at covers.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, That is on the pads and easy pickings for Steven Smith for a single to deep square leg.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Pitched up outside the off stump, with a hint of outswing. Steven Smith punches the ball off the front foot but straight to mid off. Seems annoyed with himself for not finding the gap.

Vikramjit Singh to Steven Smith, Bowls on a good length on top of the off stump. Steven Smith takes the front leg out and taps the ball straight to mid off.

Vikramjit Singh to David Warner, Starts off with a short ball outside the off stump. David Warner comfortably punches the ball from the crease to sweepers and runs a single.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, On the pads from a good length. David Warner flicks the ball from the crease and the ball races to the fine leg boundary where the fielder does well to keep it to one run.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, That is a good short ball again by Paul van Meekeren from around the wicket. David Warner bamboozled by the pace and in the end finds himself getting an inside edge while trying to pull the ball away on the leg side. The ball falls short of Scott Edwards behind the stumps.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Sharp bumper! Bends his back and bangs it in short, at the batter, David Warner ducks underneath and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Back of a length, around off, David Warner watchfully stabs it towards point.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Fuller and around off by Paul van Meekeren, Steven Smith drives firmly towards mid off and sets off for a single. Steven Smith times it much better than he thought and has to put in a dive to reach his ground.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Pitched just short outside the off stump. Steven Smith lets it go from the crease.

Powerplay 2! Netherlands are now allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. Australia are in a good position after losing Mitchell Marsh early.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Gets this one to angle across the left-hander, on a length, outside off, David Warner tries to run it down to third man fence but there is not enough pace on the ball and he ends up guiding it to Vikramjit Singh at short third man.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Sliding on the pads, on a length, Steven Smith clips it off the back foot towards deep square leg for a run.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Offers width outside off, full in length, Steven Smith goes for an expansive drive but toe-ends his shot towards mid off.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, FOUR! Hat-trick of boundaries for Steven Smith! Bangs it in short now, over middle, Steven Smith gets into a good positon as he nails the pull towards the vacant deep backward square leg region for the third boundary of the over.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, FOUR! On the pads again and four again! A bit fuller this time but the line is around leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line and uses the pace to tickle it fine. Scott Edwards puts in a sprawling dive to his left but the ball is well out of his reach.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, FOUR! As easy as you like! Logan van Beek looks to target the pads, on a length, Steven Smith moves to the off side but does not miss out as he brings his wrists into play and helps it away to fine leg for a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Goes wide of the crease and hurls it at the stumps, on a good length, David Warner plays it right under his eyes and taps it towards point. A couple of good quiet overs for Netherlands.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Takes pace off on this occasion and bowls it fuller, on middle, David Warner guides it on the bounce towards point.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Full and honing in, on middle and leg, from 'round the wicket, David Warner drives it sweetly but straight to mid on.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Good running! Length delivery, around off, Steven Smith walks to the off side and drops it with soft hands in front of mid on and calls David Warner for a quick single.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Delivers it on a good length, outside off, Steven Smith with the shuffle again, leaves the ball alone.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, In the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a back of a length, the ball climbs on after pitching, David Warner rides on top of the bounce and runs it down to third man for a single.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Lands it on a good length, on off and middle, Steven Smith shuffles and nudges it straight to mid-wicket.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Slanting in, on a fuller length, on middle and leg, Steven Smith drives with a straight bat but straight to mid on.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Drifts on the pads this time, David Warner helps it off his pads to fine leg for a single.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Much straighter this time, on a length, on off, David Warner plays it off the back foot but straight to point.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, In the channel on off, on a fuller length, David Warner opens himself up to steer it past backward point but picks out Sybrand Engelbrecht there.

Logan van Beek to David Warner, Angles this one in, from 'round the wicket, on off, on a length, David Warner dabs it from close to his body towards point.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, FOUR! Sumptuous Steven! This is pitched up, outside off, swinging away, Steven Smith allows the ball to swing away and leans into the drive. Hits it through covers for four more runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, At the batter now, on a back of a length, Steven Smith gets behind the line and pats it back to the bowler.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, FOUR! Pulled away with ease! Paul van Meekeren tries to bowl it into the wicket but this one sits up nicely for the batter. Steven Smith swivels and pummels the pull over square leg for an easy boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Goes full in search of swing, on off, Steven Smith presents a high elbow and looks to drive down the ground. The bat twists in his hands but he still manages to play it wide of mid on for a couple of runs.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, A bit slower and fuller, angling in, on off, David Warner opens the bat-face and guides it down to third man for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Back of a length this time, on off, David Warner stays back in his crease and defends it solidly off the back foot.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, WIDE! David Warner shuffles as the bowler starts to charge in, Paul van Meekeren tries to follow the batter but delivers a low full toss down leg. Scott Edwards makes a half-stop, diving away to his right.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, FOUR! Easy pickings! Logan van Beek delivers it on a short of a length, on middle and leg, Steven Smith gets inside the line quickly and gets on top of the bounce as well. Whips it neatly, beating fine leg to his left for a boundary.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, A bit too full now, outside off, Steven Smith drives and drives well but is unable to beat the fielder at wide mid off.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, This is bowled on a length, on middle, Steven Smith shuffles again and rolls his wrists to clip it past square leg for two runs more.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Drags the length back and lands it just outside off, Steven Smith hops on the back foot and pats it towards cover.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Pitches this one up, around off, Steven Smith drives firmly with a straight bat but straight back to the bowler.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, A bit too straight by Logan van Beek, on a back of a length, on middle, Steven Smith gets into a tangle but still manages to pull it away towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Paul van Meekeren to David Warner, Hurls it at the batter, on a back of a length, David Warner accounts for the inward movement and keeps it out.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Tempts the batter with a full delivery, swinging away, outside off, Steven Smith gets sucked into the drive and ends up hitting it square and wide of backward point for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Slightly fuller, around off, Steven Smith gets the weight on the front foot and taps it towards short extra cover.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Gets this one to angle in, on a length, on off, Steven Smith shuffles and defends it off the inner part of the bat on the leg side.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Lands it on a length, on off, Steven Smith walks across in the crease and stabs it down the wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Steven Smith, Bowls it on a back of a length, angling in, on off, Steven Smith shuffles across and defends it down the wicket.

Logan van Beek to Steven Smith, Gets this one to slant back in, on a length, on off, Steven Smith gets half-forward to defend. The ball jags back in and he gets it off the inner half of the bat to deep backward square leg for a run.

Steven Smith is the batter at number 3 for Australia.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Logan van Beek strikes in his very first over! The first over of seam brings the wicket for the Netherlands. Bowls with a scrambled seam on a back of a length, Mitchell Marsh hangs on the back foot and tries to fetch the pull from way outside off. He fails to get the proper connection as the ball seems to have stopped on the surface. Skies it high in the air towards the stumps at the non-striker's end where the fielders and the bowler converge for the catch. Colin Ackermann, from short extra cover, calls for it and completes it safely. An early blow to Australia as Mitchell Marsh departs cheaply.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller in length and shaping away, outside off, Mitchell Marsh watches the ball all the way through and lets it go.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, In the channel on off, on a length, Mitchell Marsh shoulders arms to the delivery.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, WIDE! Bangs it in short but down leg, Mitchell Marsh gets inside the line to help the ball on its way but misses. Wided.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, Pulls the length back and hurls it on off, Mitchell Marsh stays back and stabs it towards short extra cover.

Logan van Beek to Mitchell Marsh, Starts off on a good length, on the fourth stump line, Mitchell Marsh gets behind the line and defends it on the off side.

Logan van Beek comes into the attack for the Netherlands.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Another short delivery but this time, at the batter, David Warner taps it off the back foot on the off side.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner is putting on an exhibition! Aryan Dutt continues to bowl it short, turning away, outside off, David Warner picks the length early and gets into a good positon by crouching. Cuts it late and gets it between backward point and short third man for four more runs.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, FOUR! Make that three boundaries in a row! Drops it short yet again, but outside off, David Warner does not miss out as he cuts this one in front of square and beats the infield for the third boundary of the over.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, FOUR! Short again, four again! Bowls it closer to off this time but short, David Warner creates room from almost nothing and cuts it late. Gets it past backward point for four more runs.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, FOUR! Short and punished! Offers width and bowls it short, David Warner hangs back and latches onto the width. Slaps it past point for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to David Warner, Almost dragged it on! Flighted delivery, full and outside off, David Warner frees his arms to go down the ground but the ball does not turn and he ends up getting an outside edge onto the back pad. Luckily for him, the ball does not trickle back onto the stumps.

Colin Ackermann to Mitchell Marsh, Lands it full again, turning in, on off, kept out on the off side.

Colin Ackermann to Mitchell Marsh, Loops it up, full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it onto the deck off the front foot.

Colin Ackermann to Mitchell Marsh, A bit of turn in, short and on middle, Mitchell Marsh hangs back and pats it down the wicket.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Full again and on off, David Warner drives it with a straight bat past the right of the diving Colin Ackermann for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Mitchell Marsh, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mitchell Marsh lunges forward and knocks it down to long on for a run.

Colin Ackermann to David Warner, Starts from 'round the wicket and bowls it short and around leg, David Warner clips it off his pads in front of square on th leg side for a single.

Colin Ackermann to bowl the second over for the Netherlands.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, Turning in, at the stumps, Mitchell Marsh pushes it back to the bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Edgy! Serves it full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh plants his foot forward and looks to defend rather tentatively. Gets an outside edge that rolls past first slip and beats short third man to his left for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, Floated up again, outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets on the front foot and blocks it towards point.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, Fires this one straight, full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh lets the ball go through.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! A misfield and Mitchell Marsh is away! Gives the ball air and serves it full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets a good stride in and times the drive towards cover. The cover fielder fails to get his body behind the ball as it goes past him for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Marsh, Starts from over the wicket and gets the ball to turn in, full and around off, Mitchell Marsh goes back and defends it on the off side.

The teams and the umpires are taking their place on the field. It is David Warner and Mitchell Marsh as the opening batters for Australia. The ringing of the bell at this venue means the start of the game. Aryan Dutt to start the attack for the Netherlands. Let's Play!

All the players and the match officials are on the ground and before the national anthems, the teams observe a moment's silence to mourn the passing of former India Test Captain and legendary spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi. It is Netherland's National Anthem first, followed by Australia's National Anthem.

Netherlands' captain Scott Edwards says that they wanted to bowl first anyway. Mentions that the team is in a good place and they want to play good cricket for long periods. Hopes that the team can rectify the mistakes and get the win here. Shares that the boys are keen to put on runs and it is important to back them. Ends by informing that they are going with the same team as the last game.

The skipper of Australia, Pat Cummins says that they will bat first. States that he is very happy with the way the side has played the previous two games, after losing the first two and will want to continue the winning momentum. He adds on by saying that the wicket looks really good, the ground here in Delhi has short square boundaries and they expect to score big batting first. Informs that this game is a bridge too far for Travis Head and he will require a few more days. Also says that Marcus Stoinis misses out due to a minor calf niggle and he is replaced by Cameron Green.

Netherlands (Unchanged Playing XI) – Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.

Australia (Playing XI) – David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green (In for Marcus Stoinis), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.

TOSS – The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Australia and they have opted to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT – Pommie Mbangwa is near the deck. He informs that this venue has short square boundaries but the straight boundaries are 72 metres long. Mentions that this is the same surface that was used for the game between Sri Lanka and South Africa. Waqar Younis joins him and says that this surface will be a nightmare for the bowlers. Adds that this surface has less grass than that game. Shares that it has a sheen on it and reckons that the ball will slide onto the bat. Feels that the toss will not matter much but if there is dew, bowling second will be tough. 

The Netherlands emerged as one of the standout teams in this World Cup, particularly after their remarkable victory over South Africa. The Dutch side seem content with their current XI and is set to field the same team that narrowly missed out on a win against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Spinners Aryan Dutt and Roelof van der Merwe are expected to play crucial roles for the Netherlands. Led by Australian-raised Scott Edwards, the Dutch squad has been further reinforced by the inclusion of county players Colin Ackermann, Paul van Meekeren, and Roelof van der Merwe since the qualifying tournament in July. As the stage is set for the 24th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, the question lingers would we witness another upset in the World Cup tonight, or would Australia secure a comfortable victory to advance in the standings? The toss updates were on the horizon, so stay tuned for an exciting contest ahead.

Australia has shown remarkable resilience after losing their first two matches in the World Cup, bouncing back with a 62-run victory over Pakistan in Bangalore and a triumph over Sri Lanka in Lucknow. The return of Travis Head to the squad is a significant development for Australia. Whether Head would be in the playing XI for this match remained a question, as the team pondered maintaining their winning momentum or incorporating his talents. One key concern for Australian skipper Pat Cummins was the middle-order batting, with hopes resting on star batter Steven Smith to deliver significant runs in the remainder of the tournament. Despite this, Australia's bowling and fielding performances have been impressive, and their all-rounders have made vital contributions with both the bat and ball. While Australia appear superior on paper, this World Cup has demonstrated that any team can secure victory on a given day.

A warm good morning to all the welcomed fans as we take you straight to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for the 24th ICC Men's World Cup 2023 match, featuring Australia and the Netherlands. Despite concerns about air pollution in Delhi, the weather appeared promising for an exciting cricket match, with both teams eager to secure two crucial points and climb the tournament ladder.

… MATCH DAY …

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is set to host the 24th match of the ICC Men's World Cup, where Australia will take on the Netherlands. Delhi has already witnessed some thrilling encounters in this World Cup, with notable fixtures such as the high-scoring contest between South Africa and Sri Lanka, where over 700 runs were scored, and Afghanistan's historic win over England. Interestingly, spin bowlers have proved to be more effective, accounting for 19 wickets with an economy rate of 5.47, compared to pace bowlers who have taken 24 wickets at an economy of 7.34. The expected weather conditions include a typical temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius, but the air quality remains a significant concern due to pollution, burning-off activities, and dust particles. Australia's journey in this World Cup has taken an upturn after a 62-run victory over Pakistan in Bengaluru, propelling them into the top four for the first time in this tournament. After a challenging start with losses to India and South Africa, Australia has rebounded with consecutive wins over Sri Lanka in Lucknow and Pakistan. In contrast, the Netherlands, who entered this World Cup on the back of numerous wins during the qualifying tournament, suffered two comfortable losses in their initial matches. However, they stunned everyone with a remarkable 38-run victory against previously undefeated South Africa in Dharamshala. It marked the Dutch's third-ever win in World Cup history in all formats. While it has been 16 years since their last official ODI meeting, these two sides clashed in a World Cup warm-up match in Kerala just before the tournament commenced. The match was severely affected by consistent rain due to the monsoon season in that part of India, and it's particularly remembered for Mitchell Starc's hat-trick. The rain-shortened match saw Steven Smith score 55 as the opener, with the Netherlands at 6-84 after 14.2 overs when rain struck again and ended the contest. The return of opening batter Travis Head to the Australian squad is a significant development, although his inclusion in the playing XI for the Netherlands match remains uncertain. The squad's only other fitness concern is Adam Zampa, who has been dealing with back spasms. While Head displayed his form during training, Australia might opt for a cautious approach, giving him additional recovery time, especially considering the team's back-to-back wins. On the other hand, the Dutch side appears content with their XI and is expected to field the same team that narrowly missed out against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Spinners Aryan Dutt and Roelof van der Merwe are anticipated to play vital roles for the Netherlands. Led by Australian-raised Scott Edwards, the Dutch team has further strengthened its squad with the inclusion of county players Colin Ackermann, Paul van Meekeren, and Roelof van der Merwe since the qualifying tournament in July. We look all set for match number 24 of the ICC World Cup 2023. Will we experience another upset? Or will Australia make it a comfortable win to move up the ladder?