Why Glenn Maxwell's Record Breaking 201 Runs Innings Against Afghanistan Is Extra Special

Glenn Maxwell’s Masterpiece Shakes Cricket World

Glenn Maxwell’s Brillance– On November 7th, cricket fans at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium witnessed a remarkable event. In the match between Australia and Afghanistan in ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Australian Star batsman Glenn Maxwell played an extraordinary and memorable inning. This inning became the topic of conversation for quite some time. It was not just a remarkable inning, it also had a significant impact on the World Cup.

Australia found themselves in a precarious position, with just 49 runs on the board and four wickets down while chasing a target of 292 runs, The situation became even more challenging Kangaroo team lost 7 wickets with only 91 runs on the board. Glenn Maxwell, who was making a comeback from injury was joined by captain Pat Cummins on the field. What happened next was historic.

It was no ordinary inning, it was a rare occurrence that doesn’t happen every day. Such innings are played once in many years, making them even more special. Maxwell was determined to lead his team to victory under any circumstances.

The partnership between Maxwell and Cummins was nothing short of remarkable. while Maxwell was punishing the Afghan bowlers Captain Pat Cummins on the other end stood his ground, ensuring that Australia did not lose any more wickets.

During this remarkable inning, Glenn Maxwell achieved some extraordinary records.

First Australian To Hit Double Century In ODI’s

Glenn Maxwell became the first Australian to score a double century in a One-Day International (ODI). Prior to this, no Australian batsman had achieved this feat. The previous highest score was by an Aussie Was 185 runs, a record held by Shane Watson against Bangladesh in the 2011.Shane Watson also played that record-breaking inning in the World Cup 2011 that took place in India.

Highest Individual Run Scorer While Chasing

Glenn Maxwell also set a new record with this remarkable double century, In ODI cricket history, he becomes highest run scorer in a match while chasing surpassing Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, who scored 193 runs against South Africa in 2021. He is also the first double centurion while chasing in the One Day International Cricket.

First Non-Opener To Score Double Century

Additionally, he became the first non-opener in ODI history to score a double century. Also apart from Chris Gayle (215 runs, 2015 WC) and Martin Guptill (237 runs, 2015 WC), he becomes the third player to score the double hundred in World Cups.

Third Most six Hitter In World Cup History

Maxwell’s remarkable performance included hitting ten sixes. He is known for hitting sixes in almost every match, whether it’s an ODI, T20, or Test match. In this match,he hit a total of 10 sixes taking his tally of sixes to 33 in the World Cups, moving into the third position on the all-time list for the most sixes in World Cup history. Chris Gayle holds the record with 49 sixes, followed by Rohit Sharma with 45, and now on the third spot, Glenn Maxwell with 33 sixes.

Records are meant to be broken, and new records will continue to be set. However, some innings leave an indelible mark on everyone’s hearts. Glenn Maxwell’s 201-run inning is one of those unforgettable moments.

While Kapil Dev’s 175-run inning in the 1983 World Cup was a significant achievement, Maxwell’s performance reached a larger audience thanks to widespread television coverage. Both innings have their unique place in cricket history and are celebrated achievements.