Maxwell’s today match score is a unique feat

MUMBAI: Australian player Glenn Maxwell’s today match score was a unique feat as he smashed two centuries against Afghanistan in today’s match.

Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.

At a critical juncture, Australia found themselves struggling at 91 for 7 while pursuing a target of 292. However, Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable performance propelled them to an astonishing double-century, not only securing victory in the game but also cementing their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

Maxwell sixes

The tension didn’t just mount in the chase’s closing stages. Glenn Maxwell, who had endured the Mumbai heat for 50 overs, started suffering severe leg cramps, rendering his legs immobile. In the 41st over, he grimaced in pain, leading the next batter, No. 10 Adam Zampa, to wait by the boundary while the physiotherapist worked on Maxwell to keep him in the game.

Remarkably, Maxwell soldiered on, batting without shifting his feet, relentlessly dispatching sixes that eventually secured an Australian miracle. He amassed an unbeaten 201 runs from 128 balls, featuring 21 fours and 10 sixes, crafting one of the most memorable ODI innings in history.

Who is Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell plays in all three formats of the game. He is known for his explosive batting, off-spin bowling and brilliant fielding. He is also nicknamed “The Big Show” for his ability to change the game with his unconventional shots and improvisation.

Incredible Maxwell takes Australia to improbable win, World Cup semis

Maxwell was born on October 14, 1988 in Kew, Victoria, Australia. He started playing junior cricket for South Belgrave Cricket Club and later joined the Victorian squad in 2009-10. He made his first-class debut for Victoria in 2011 and scored the fastest half-century in Australian domestic one-day cricket history, reaching 50 runs from 19 balls.

Maxwell debut

Maxwell made his international debut for Australia in 2012, playing in ODIs and T20Is against Afghanistan and Pakistan respectively. He also played in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012 and 2014, where he scored his maiden T20I century against Sri Lanka in 2014. He made his Test debut in 2013 against India and scored his first Test century in 2017 against the same opposition. He has also played in the IPL for various teams such as Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has also played county cricket in England for Hampshire, Surrey, Yorkshire and Lancashire.

As of November 2023, Maxwell has played 7 Tests, 135 ODIs and 98 T20Is for Australia, scoring 339, 3691 and 2159 runs respectively. He has also taken 8, 68 and 39 wickets respectively in these formats. He has scored three centuries each in ODIs and T20Is, and one century in Tests. His highest scores are 108 in ODIs, 145 in T20Is and 104 in Tests. He holds the record for the fastest ODI World Cup century, scoring 100 runs from 40 balls against the Netherlands in 2023. He also holds the record for the highest individual score in the BBL, scoring 154* for Melbourne Stars in 2022.

He is currently ranked as the 10th best ODI batsman and the 8th best T20I batsman by the ICC.