Glenn Maxwell played one of the greatest innings in ODI history to help Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201, the highest individual score in a run chase, as Australia chased down Afghanistan’s total of 291.
Australia was reeling at 91 for seven in the 19th over, but Maxwell came to the crease and played a blistering innings to turn the match around. He hit 21 fours and ten sixes in his knock, and he was particularly severe on the Afghan spinners.
Maxwell also suffered from cramps and back spasms in the latter stages of his innings, but he somehow managed to keep going and lead Australia to victory. His knock was hailed as one of the greatest in ODI history, and it helped Australia qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup.
Maxwell’s Innings Inspires Australia to a Stunning Comeback
Australia’s chase of Afghanistan’s 291 got off to a disastrous start, with the top order collapsing to be 91 for seven in the 19th over. But Maxwell came to the crease and played a scintillating innings to turn the match around.
Maxwell hit boundaries off almost every ball he faced, and he was particularly severe on the Afghan spinners. He reached his century in just 89 balls, and he continued to accelerate from there.
In the 48th over, Maxwell hit a six to reach his double hundred, and he became the first Australian batsman to score a double hundred in a World Cup run chase. He finished the innings unbeaten on 201, and he had led Australia to a stunning comeback victory.
Maxwell’s Innings Hailed as One of the Greatest in ODI History
Maxwell’s innings against Afghanistan were hailed as one of the greatest in ODI history. It was the highest individual score in a run chase, and it was also one of the most thrilling innings to watch.
Maxwell’s performance was even more remarkable, considering that he suffered cramps and back spasms in the latter stages of his innings. But he somehow managed to keep going and lead Australia to victory.
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Maxwell’s knock helped Australia qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup, and it also cemented his place as one of the greatest batsmen in the world. He is a true match-winner, and his performance against Afghanistan will be remembered for many years to come.
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