Glenn Maxwell smashed an extraordinary 201 not out to give Australia the most remarkable of victories over Afghanistan and a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
The most incredible double century from a debilitated Glenn Maxwell has driven Australia to one of the most amazing World Cup victories of all time, beating Afghanistan by three wickets to shore up a semi-final berth.
Victory came with his 10th six to go with 21 fours in a partnership of 202 with Pat Cummins, who made just 12 not out from 68 balls as Australia recovered from a seemingly hopeless 7/91 to finish 7/293, winning with 19 balls remaining. “It just felt like it was me and Patty just having fun out there. I’ll probably reflect a little bit more over the next few days and hopefully recover and get some movement back in my hamstrings and calves, but it’s a bit sore at the moment.
Maxwell was forced to swing while rooted to the crease unable to run as he mounted what had initially appeared a hopeless rearguard action.