Glenn Maxwell 201*: Australia vs Afghanistan, 2023 World Cup
Australia were 91 for 7 chasing 292 against Afghanistan. Glenn Maxwell, hardly able to move because of cramp, then played what many call the greatest one-day innings ever.
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Match facts
| Competition | ICC Cricket World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 November 2023 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Result | Australia won by 3 wickets |
The story of the match
Ibrahim Zadran had made 129 not out, Afghanistan’s first World Cup hundred, to set a target of 292. Afghanistan’s bowlers tore through Australia’s top order, and a famous upset looked certain.
Maxwell was dropped on 33. From there he took over, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes while Pat Cummins blocked at the other end, scoring 12 off 68 balls. Even when cramp left him barely able to run, Maxwell stood still and hit boundaries, finishing with a six to win the match.
Key moments to watch for
- Zadran’s historic hundred
- Australia collapse to 91 for 7
- Maxwell dropped on 33
- Cummins blocks while Maxwell attacks
- The winning six with 19 balls left
Why it’s one of the greatest cricket matches ever
It was the first ODI double hundred in a run chase, and the unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 202 rescued Australia’s campaign. They went on to win the World Cup.
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