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Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened seven-over T20 match at the Gabba. Glenn Maxwell led the charge for Australia with a quickfire 43 off 19 balls, helping set a target of 93. Pakistan struggled in their chase, collapsing to 64 for 9, with Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett taking three wickets each. Despite a late effort from Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan couldn't recover from their early setbacks.
Glenn Maxwell becomes Australia's first men's ODI double-centurion, scoring an unbeaten 201* against Afghanistan. Maxwell's innings is the highest individual score for Australia in men's ODIs, and he is the first player to score a double-century during an ODI chase. He also holds the record for the highest ODI score by a non-opener batting at No. 3 or lower. Maxwell's partnership with Pat Cummins (202 runs) is the highest for the seventh wicket or lower in men's ODIs. Australia's win, after being 136 for 7, is considered a miraculous comeback.
Glenn Maxwell's sensational unbeaten double-century led Australia to a miraculous victory over Afghanistan, securing their place in the World Cup semi-finals. After Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran became their first-ever centurion in World Cups, Australia found themselves struggling at 91 for 7 in pursuit of 292. However, Maxwell's incredible innings, scoring 201* off just 128 balls, including 21 fours and 10 sixes, turned the game around. He formed an unbroken 202-run partnership with captain Pat Cummins, leading Australia to a three-wicket win with 19 balls remaining. Afghanistan's hopes were shattered, while Australia joined India and South Africa in the semi-finals.
Australia's David Warner and Glenn Maxwell delivered a devastating one-two punch against the Netherlands in the Men's ODI World Cup, with Warner scoring 104 runs and Maxwell smashing an astonishing 106 off just 44 deliveries. Their powerful performances helped Australia post a massive total of 399 for 8. The Netherlands struggled to keep up and eventually succumbed to a crushing 309-run defeat, the largest margin in Men's ODI World Cup history. Maxwell's century came off just 40 balls, breaking the record for the fastest century in World Cup history.
Glenn Maxwell smashes the fastest century in ODI World Cup history, reaching the milestone off just 40 balls against Netherlands. His knock of 106 included 9 fours and 8 sixes, at a strike rate of over 240. Maxwell's feat is also the fourth fastest century in ODI history. Alongside opener David Warner's second consecutive century, Australia posted a formidable total of 399 for eight.
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs in the IPL, with Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis contributing half-centuries. RCB's bowling was the biggest contributor to their win, taking five wickets in the powerplay and setting up the Royals' decimation for 59 - the third lowest total in the IPL. Wayne Parnell was in top form, picking up three wickets, and was awarded the Player of the Match. RCB's win keeps their playoff hopes alive, while the Royals' hopes are extremely slim.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in a high-scoring IPL match. Devon Conway's 83 and Shivam Dube's 52 helped Super Kings post 226 for 6. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell launched an audacious assault, taking Royal Challengers to 141 for 2 in 12 overs. However, late wickets and nifty variations from Sri Lankan pair Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana saved the day for Super Kings. Pathirana defended 18 off the final over with his slingy, on-pace yorkers and slower cutters.