Article #57087

• Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runs

• Captain suffers stiff back after long bus trip

Australia returned to the top of Group A, having beaten the Netherlands by 98 runs here in Southampton. Two points and a huge boost in net run rate took the six-time champions well clear of India, who will play South Africa on Sunday.

A flurry of batting aggression helped Australia match the World Cup record of 219 set by England in their opener against Sri Lanka. A spirited but limited Netherlands batting effort reached 121 for 3, meaning the only concern for the favourites was a minor back injury that led to Beth Mooney retiring hurt and stand down from keeping wicket.