Glenn Maxwell Slams Heroic 201*

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Martin Hansson

AUS vs AFG Live Cricket Score, World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell is fighting it out for seven-down Australia against Afghanistan

champions Australia have lost the crucial wickets of David Warner, Travis head, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis.

Glenn Maxwell held on to one end and hit 10 sixes and 21 fours on way to reaching the double ton.

The win also ensured that Australia entered the semi-finals.

Glenn Maxwell produced one of the most astonishing Cricket World Cup innings by smashing 201 off 128 balls on Tuesday.

Australia joined India and South Africa in the last four and damaged Afghanistan’s unlikely bid to reach the semifinals.

Highest score for a non-opener in ODIs 201* - Glenn Maxwell (AUS) vs AFG, 194* - Charles Coventry (ZIM) vs BAN, 189* - Viv Richards (WI) vs ENG, 185 - Faf du Plessis (SA) vs SL,

Highest partnerships for 7th wicket or below in ODIs 201* - Glenn Maxwell & Pat Cummins (AUS) vs AFG, Mumbai WS, 2023 WC