Glenn Maxwell’s historic double-century has secured a win for Australia in the ODI World Cup. After a shaky start, Maxwell’s remarkable innings rescued the team when they were reeling at 7/91 and needing 292 for victory. His unbeaten 201* from 128 balls is the largest total an Australian in ODI history and the highest score in a run-chase in World Cup history. Maxwell’s stunning performance, despite struggling with cramps, has drawn praise from captain Pat Cummins, who called it “the greatest ODI innings that’s ever happened.”
Speaking after the match, Maxwell admitted to struggling with the conditions but believes that Australia is now in a strong position to win the title. He also received high praise from Cummins for his stellar performance throughout the tournament. Despite being sidelined for one game due to a concussion, Maxwell has been a standout player for Australia.
The win against Afghanistan has given Australia the confidence to move into the World Cup semi-finals, with their final group stage match against Bangladesh approaching. The team is aiming for their sixth trophy, and Maxwell’s incredible performance has boosted their belief in achieving this goal.