Glenn Maxwell Slams Highest-Ever ODI Knock For Australia, Here's Full List
Glenn Maxwell ensured Australia's miraculous win vs AFG [AP]
Cricket fans across the globe witnessed probably the most incredible ODI knock, as Glenn Maxwell slammed a belligerent double ton to script one of the most iconic wins for Australia. Chasing 292, Australia were down and out, placed at 91 for seven at one stage. However, Maxwell pulled off a miraculous heist, as he guided his side to a clinical win despite battling severe cramps.
The swashbuckling finisher hammered 201 runs off just 128 deliveries, studded with 21 fours and ten humongous sixes.
In this process, he surpassed Shane Watson's iconic 185* to record the highest-ever individual score for Australia in ODI history. This is also the third highest knock in World Cup history and the highest-ever that came during a run chase.
Highest individual ODI score for Australia
- Glenn Maxwell- 201*
- Shane Watson- 185*
- Matthew Hayden- 181*
- David Warner- 179
- Mark Waugh- 173
Earlier, Afghanistan posted a challenging 291-run total, courtesy of a fine century from Ibrahim Zadran and useful contributions from his teammates. Australia started the chase on a disastrous note, losing four wickets inside nine overs.
When Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis got out in quick succession, victory seemed to be a distant dream for Australia. However, Maxwell showed exemplary commitment to bat through till the end and get his side past the finish line. The explosive batter was adjudged the player of the match for his valiant effort.
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