Glenn Maxwell's amazing 201 not out against afghanistan on november 7 left many in the cricket world in amazement, including virender sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. In the 2023 world cup, Maxwell's outstanding effort helped australia defeat afghanistan in an exciting match.

The game was played in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, with australia chasing a 292-run target that afghanistan had set. With just 91 runs after losing seven wickets, the Australian side was in a vulnerable position. Maxwell entered the field at this crucial moment and was up against a hat-trick ball. Maxwell was quite cramped and had injuries, yet he still showed remarkable talent and fortitude.

Maxwell proceeded to accumulate 201 runs off 128 balls, including 10 sixes and 21 fours, for an amazing double century. His performance was so remarkable that cramps prevented him from running between the wickets; instead, he had to knock the ball over the boundary without using his legs. With a 202-run stand with Pat Cummins, Maxwell's achievement represented the best partnership for the eighth wicket in ODI history.

Australia defeated afghanistan by three wickets thanks to this outstanding effort, and they also guaranteed their spot in the world cup semi-finals. This was the fastest double hundred in world cup history and the first time a player had ever achieved a double hundred in an ODI run chase.

The all-rounder has been receiving a lot of plaudits for his knock, with players like Wasim Akram, Tendulkar, and Sehwag praising him greatly. Tendulkar referred to it as one of the most impressive ODI knocks he had ever witnessed.

"A wonderful knock by @IZadran18 to put afghanistan in a good position. They started well in the 2nd half and played good cricket for 70 overs but the last 25 overs from @Gmaxi_32 was more than enough to change their fortune. From Max pressure to Max performance! This has been the best ODI knock I’ve seen in my life," tweeted Tendulkar.

Sehwag said it was an innings to remember for a long time

"Saw this coming. 200 in a run-chase, One of the all time great one day innings by Maxwell. @Gmaxi_32 was a man possessed and great support by @patcummins30. An innings to remember for a long long time," tweeted Sehwag.
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08/11/2023 08:24 AM