Glenn Maxwell’s Double 100: The Greatest Knock Ever

Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred assisted the dangerous player to mark his name in the record books of cricket. He assisted Australia to an unimaginable victory against Afghanistan in the 39th match of the ICC World Cup 2023. Glenn Maxwell became the first player to notch a double ton while chasing any total in the history of the World Cup and also the first Australian to score a double hundred.

He created a stunning partnership with skipper Pat Cummins to chase down the target. At one stage, Australia was totally out of hopes of winning the match, but Glenn Maxwell had other intentions for the day. He pulled off a historical stand for the eighth wicket to snatch the victory from the Afghanistan team. Skipper Pat Cummins also showed fighting temperament in the run chase.

Afghanistan played exceptionally well in their first inning; Ibrahim Zadran’s century pushed the team to a fighting total of 291. Australia were still favorites to chase the target, but they collapsed and suddenly went on their knees. Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred changed the whole situation of the match and created the history of the highest run chase ever in the history of the World Cup. Glenn Maxwell also became the first player to sore a double ton in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Glenn Maxwell suffered an injury in the match.

While batting, he also looked tired because of the excess humidity and hot conditions. He also fielded 50 overs and bowled some overs. When he came to bat, the big show looked in pain; at some stages, he just could not stand on his own legs. A moment came when skipper Pat Cummins asked the big show to have some rest, but he took the brave decision not to leave the field.

He played without any foot movement and proved all the coaching manuals wrong to stun a victory for his team with three wickets in hand. Glenn Maxwell completed his double ton in just 128 balls, and he smashed 10 sixes.

He created so many records with his brilliant double century.

The first player to score a double century for Australia in ODI format

The first Australian to score a double ton in World Cup history

The highest individual score in the ODI for Australia

Highest partnership for the eighth wicket

Fasted double century in the history of the World Cup

The first player to score a double century in the ICC World Cup 2023

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