Glenn Maxwell’s photo in the historic Wankhede stand garners attention. Maxwell scored one of the best ODI centuries while battling cramping to lead Australia to victory.
Glenn Maxwell played the knock of his life when he smoked Afghanistan with a brave double century. When his team was down and out at 91 with seven tickets lost. While enduring cramping and back difficulties that made even walking difficult, Maxwell helped Australia reach the World Cup semi-finals and earned respect from all sides.
The Wankhede Stadium administrators praised the all-rounder as well. Glenn Maxwell’s photo climbing the historic stand has gone viral on the internet. Maxwell, who hit 201* off 128 balls with 21 fours and 10 sixes, caused havoc on Afghanistan just as Hashmatullah Shahidi and his troops appeared to be on the verge of a historic triumph.
The Men in Yellow staked their semi-final hopes on Maxwell in pursuit of a 292-run total after Afghanistan bowlers disturbed the great Australians with 91/7. The all-rounder shed blood, sweat, and tears to complete the impossible assignment for the five-time winners.
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After Australia lost seven wickets in 100 runs
The 35-year-old ensured there were no hiccups. Maxwell launched a slaughter on Afghanistan that would give them shivers for a lifetime. Superb backing from skipper Pat Cummins on the other end.
Earlier in the game, Ibrahim Zadran’s 129* off 143 helped Afghanistan score a 291-run total as they looked to keep their semi-final chances alive. After losing by three wickets, Afghanistan is in sixth place on the World Cup points table and will like to shift the last game’s result in their favor.
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