Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell recorded the highest ever score in the history of Big Bash League, scoring an unbeaten 154 off just 64 deliveries against Hobart Hurricanes during their BBL 11 clash in Melbourne on Wednesday.
It was Maxwell's 100th outing in the Big Bash League, which he made memorable by stroking his second ton. The left-hander laced his century with 22 fours and 4 sixes.
Thrilled by his unbelievable knock, cricket lovers took to Twitter to express their delight and excitement over Maxwell's fiery performance.
Take a look:
Maxwell aur Stoinis Do Daitya Bhai the. #BBL #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/1kqMNZ96dT
— IamTheDanger ➐ (@JaiswalVarrnit) January 19, 2022
If you’re not watching Maxwell @BBL @FoxCricket you’re missing one of the all-time t20 knocks
— BUZZ ROTHFIELD (@BuzzRothfield) January 19, 2022
Glenn Maxwell are you SERIOUS! He's on fire early for the Melbourne Stars in #BBL11
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 19, 2022
Absolutely Carnage from maxi #BBL11 #BBL2021 #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/hpUgwxbL6R
— Shivam Devgan (@ShivamDevgan95) January 19, 2022
insane hitting 🥶#maxwell pic.twitter.com/9XsuWBQzWM
— Aumbeti Roydo (@roydoaumbeti) January 19, 2022
Maxwell becomes the first player to score 150+ runs in a single match in BBL history - The big show #Maxwell
— Shamsi (MSH) 💔😭 (@ShamsiHaidri) January 19, 2022
154* (64) 22 Four 4⃣ and 4 6⃣ 🔥
RCB Blood ❤ Warra batting 🔥💥 pic.twitter.com/3lL3mYcvMw
The highest ever score in BBL history is now owned by Glenn Maxwell 🔥🔥💪💚#Maxwell #GlennMaxwell pic.twitter.com/1MYBqqRljn
— Taلha. (@Oye_talha63) January 19, 2022
Maxi's night at the Melbourne💚
— Shreya🦋 (@TrickOTreatt) January 19, 2022
That's some superhuman stuff by Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell 154* (64) 🤩
. #Maxwell #GlennMaxwell #BigBashLeague pic.twitter.com/l5jAdquT9q
Tremendous Knock ✊🏽🔥 @Gmaxi_32 #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/jiqb9Tl9R4
— Mia Virat 🌈 (@MiaLovesVirat) January 19, 2022
Leave #INDvsSA ,Watch #BBL11
— Syed Moheeb (@Syed_Moheeb17) January 19, 2022
Maxwell and stoinis destroying Hobart Hurricanes bowling 🤯🤯🔥🔥#Maxwell #RCB#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/gxpjLEDZwe
One word for Glenn Maxwell. INSANE
— Matthewz (@matthewz369) January 19, 2022
100 in his 100th BBL game.
150 🔥👀#Maxwell #bbl pic.twitter.com/wdM7KiERg6
Monster MAXI #Maxwell pic.twitter.com/fobHRjyCVo
— Arya Lokesh (@Lokesh08_) January 19, 2022
Thanks to the Big-show's power packed performance, The Stars blasted all-time record score to close out the BBL MCG double-header against the Hurricanes.
In a dead rubber, Stars finished their innings on 2-273.
Earlier, the Hurricanes had won the toss and opted to bowl, but soon had to regret their decision given the form Maxwell was in.
The Stars skipper was at his absolute best, as he hit 42 runs off the first four overs, including his usual unorthodox shots all over the park for eight boundaries and brought up his scintillating ton in just 41 balls.
The highest individual score by a batter in men's BBL are:
Glenn Maxwell - 154*; Marcus Stoinis - 147*; Matthew Wade - 130*
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