Maxwell 201* (128) runs riot against Afghan bowlers, propels Australia into semifinals
Glenn Maxwell's record-breaking double hundred scripted an epic 3-wicket victory for Australia against Afghanistan

Glenn Maxwell put up a stunning show with the bat in a crucial ICC World Cup 2023 fixture against Afghanistan, propelling Australia to secure a three-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, on Tuesday.
He came to bat when his side was 49-4 and terrorized Afghanistan’s bowlers, hitting them all over the stadium alongside skipper Pat Cummins, smashing a record 201* (128).
After being 91/7 in chase of 292, Maxwell’s brilliant knock secured a win for Australia with a confirmed semi-final spot.
Double hundred with one leg when the team was 91 for 7 while chasing 292 runs, it’s now history mate!
Glenn Maxwell now goes past Kapil Dev’s 175*, making it the highest score while batting at No.6 or lower in men’s ODIs.
It will be considered the best innings in 48 years of World Cup history.
Glenn Maxwell also became the first-ever batter to score a 200 in a chase in ODIs.
Take a bow! Possibly the greatest ODI innings of all time.
I’ve played a lot of cricket and watched a few. This one is for the ages. Miraculous win by #Australia @Gmaxi_32 unreal display of power mate. Scoring 144 runs in boundaries in challenging physical condition.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 7, 2023
Maxwell playing for Pakistan here? Australia’s win definitely helps Pakistan. Great partnership between these two but credit to Afghanistan as well as they played exceptionally well so far in this tournament & they won’t let this match go. Good game so far #AusvsAfg #cwc2023
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) November 7, 2023
Possibly the greatest ODI innings of all time. Single handedly (literally) destroyed the opposition. Proved everyone wrong, got everyone rooting for him at the end. Into the history books. Madness. @Gmaxi_32 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VRoveuoPZe
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) November 7, 2023
Only a 360 player like Glenn Maxwell can pull off an inning like that after being 7 down for less than three digits! #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/VDUQn3gtwP
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) November 7, 2023
MAXWELL IS NOT A HUMAN TODAY. pic.twitter.com/lLBrWXcRjj
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 7, 2023
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The GREATEST ODI innings of time @Gmaxi_32 .. You could say the GREATEST innings of all time .. #CWC2023 #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023
On of the greatest innings one would ever see. Never Give Up.
Take a bow Glenn Maxwell . That was quite incredible #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/THVzef8Dz8— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 7, 2023
Some match winning innings are such that you just stand up and applaud. An inning to remember for lifetime by Maxwell 👏 👏 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/zoCQeztbBE
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 7, 2023