ODI World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell Express Gratitude After Scoring 202 Agianst Afghanistan

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell shattered multiple records as he powered his team to a win against Afghanistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. He scored an unbeaten 201 runs from 128 balls, propelling the Australia team to the semifinals of the WC. His extraordinary performance impresses many critics and senior players.

Maxwell achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fist Australian player in the history of the World Cup to score a double century. He rescued the Australian innings when they were struggling at 91/7 in the 19th over, which completely changed the scores in the match. The cricketing community was left in shock by his splendid performance, and many chose social media to praise him for his incredible achievement.

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The day after this remarkable achievement, Maxwell expressed his gratitude on Twitter acknowledging the overwhelming support and praising his co-player Pat Cummis for his crucial role in the match.

He said, “Pretty overwhelmed with all the love. Thank you so much to everyone who has sent messages. Pat Cummins was amazing out there! Sorry, I knocked back a couple. Time to get back to dad duties.”

In the Australia vs Afghanistan World Cup, the Australia team executed a remarkable comeback. After being reduced to 91/7, they won with 3 wickets and 19 balls to spare. Despite suffering from cramps during double hundreds, Australia captain, Pat Cummins, played a crucial role, ensuring wickets didn’t fall at the other end.

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Pat Cummins scored 12 runs not out from 68 balls and established the highest 8th wicket partnership in the history of WC. The duo shared an unbroken partnership of 202 runs, surpassing the previous record of Justin Kemp and Andrew Hall against India in 2006 (138 runs).

Maxwell’s incredible innings garnered praise from cricket legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Wasim Akram. They choose social media X to express their thoughts. Many cricketers greet him for his achievement. With this win, Australia secured a place in the semifinals, They still have one stage match left with Bangladesh.