AUS vs AFG, CWC 2023: Glenn Maxwell Shatters Records As He Plays Through Pain To Stun Afghanistan

By: FPJ Web Desk | November 08, 2023

Glenn Maxwell hit a six when on 195 to bring up the first double-century for Australia in ODIs. He surpassed Shane Watson's 185 to get the highest individual ODI score by an Aussie batter.

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Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201 is the highest score by a batter during a run-chase in ODIs. Maxwell passed Fakhar Zaman's 193 against South Africa in 2021.

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Glenn Maxwell also joined an elite list of batters to score a double-hundred in World Cup history. Maxwell joined Martin Guptill (237) and Chris Gayle (215) in the process.

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Glenn Maxwell's ODI double-ton is the 2nd fastest double-ton. He took 128 deliveries to get there, narrowly missing 126-ball double-ton.

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No batter had mustered a double-hundred before Glenn Maxwell while batting at No.4 or below. Charles Coventry's 194 was the highest score by a non-opener before Maxwell's 201.

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Glenn Maxwell had suffered massive muscle cramps during his breathtaking knock. He couldn't run at one stage, but hit boundaries at will.

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Glenn Maxwell wincing in pain as he goes completely down. Australian team's physio advised him against going off the field as he is unlikely to get back.

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Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins shared an unbroken partnership of 202. Maxwell contributed a staggering 179 in that stand. But Cummins played the second-fiddle role well, staying unbeaten at 12 off 68 balls. The 88.61% contribution is the highest in a partnership during ODIs.

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The three-wicket victory over Afghanistan also propelled Australia to the semi-finals. They are likely to face South Africa at the Eden Gardens.

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