Records tumble as Australia beat Afghanistan at World Cup

Australia posted the highest ever Cricket World Cup score: 417-6, in their match against Afghanistan in Perth.

Batsman David Warner hit 178 off 133 balls, and Glenn Maxwell blasted 88 off just 39 deliveries.

Australia's score topped the previous record, 413-5, made by India made against Bermuda in 2007.

It was Australia's second-highest score in a one-day international; they made 434-4 against South Africa in 2006.

The record for highest ever ODI score is 443-9, made by Sri Lanka against the Netherlands in 2006.

In reply, Afganistan never came close, and were bowled out for just 142, losing by 275 runs.

Australia batsman Steve Smith, who contributed 95 off 98 balls, said: "We just went out there to try to get a good total.

"When a guy gets nearly 180 you're always going to get a pretty good score."