One of the greatest innings in the history of worldcups and in the ODI cricket history . surely, a treat to watch Maxwell hitting those sixes overcoming all his cramps and pain.
maxwell made the 201 runs just in 128 balls. maxwell hits 10 sixes and 21 fours to get Australia an important win and they seal the third spot in the semifinals.
one of the greatest innings played by Glenn maxwell as Australia was all under pressure as the were 91/7 in the 19th over. After this maxwell played a magnificent knock and well supported by Capatain Pat Cummins.
winning the toss Afghanistan opted to bat first as Ibrahim Zardran made a well played century and took the team total to 292/5 in 50 overs . All the players contributed well and Rashid khan hits some good sixes to Mitchell starc to get a defendable total.
in chase the Afghanistan was all over the Australia as they lost all their batters like David warner, travis head, Mitchell marsh, stoinis as they were all in trouble in the early part of innings. Australia were 91/7 in 19th over and Afghanistan was favorite to win with their strong bowling attack.
but, stop, stop,stop, Maxwell has some other plans. impeccable, inexplicable maxwell , Surely he played the greatest innings of all time.
Maxwell chased this total down with 19 balls left.
In the post match interview: pat Cummins said ” he has no words to explain this . surely he has plans in his mind and he achieved it”
Maxwell do the undoable job and will surely be remembered for his innings.
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