ICC World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell's incredible 201*(128) leads Australia (293/7) to a fantastic 3-wicket win against Afghanistan (291/5)

[shah_1]

Halwa bowling by Afghans

 

[Major]

Australia has reminded us why they have been always a top team. They fight till the end.

 

[rhony]

Maxie is done for the world cup?

Nope. Just cramps. They will probably rest him against BD or won't bowl him against them

 

[IndoorCricket]

Halwa bowling by Afghans

Yummm.. Halwa

 

[Mas-LFC]

Maxwell injury means he might miss BD game which will be a bonus for BD. Not that it will matter anyways. But still no maxi means one less danger for BD!

 

[Ahmed216]

Ridiculous batting. This is not even funny

 

[FearlessRoar]

It reminds me innings of Abdul Razzaq against SA

 

[Ali Active]

maxiiiiii

 

[Thephenom]

Long may it continue

 

[Kroll]

Shot! and look at the stance lol.

 

[shah_1]

What is this batting? He can't move his feet?

Bowl a yorker damn it

 

[Major]

the win probability has fallen for the first tiem from 99 to 90 and is falling now

 

[IndoorCricket]

Wide balls required. Maxi cant do his gymnastics here.

 

[Kroll]

Afghanistan are back baby! Back as the minnows they're meant to be.

 

[MMHS]

I don’t like this rule of not allowing runner at any condition. Yes, there were times when Anwar or Shidhu bats while Jadeja or Afridi runs & fields …. But here guy is genuinely struggling and this can happen in this high heat & humidity.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Still Afg favs, need just a single wicket here and with Maxi showing fatigue, Afg just need to hold their nerves

 

[mosh101]

What a knock this from Maxwell.

What a fighter.

 

[JaDed]

Lol what a loss this will be for Afghans to swallow, they will lose the next game as well now.

 

[sindhiboy]

this is ridiculous from maxwell

 

[jnaveen1980]

I take nothing away from Kapil's innings but it came against Zimbabwe who lost 5 matches out of 6 in that World Cup all of them convincingly. Also, Kapil's innings came while batting first when the pressure was not that great compared to chasing. Terrific innings nevertheless.

It came when the score was 17/5 . Score like 150 plus was a rarity against any sides.

 

[sweep_shot]

60 are needed from 60 balls.

 

[sachin-10dulkar]

Only way Afg winning this now is if Maxwell mis-hits because of his cramp.

 

[JaDed]

Still Afg favs, need just a single wicket here and with Maxi showing fatigue, Afg just need to hold their nerves

Lol no way are Aus losing this now. Afghans have given up, need individual brilliance now.

 

[MMHS]

Another 2-3 overs, Maxi probably can take it to a level where Cummins & Zampa can finish.

Rashid’s last over - unless they get Max here, Aussies are winning.

 

[Advaith]

Phenomenal innings Maxwell lucky to be amidst it..

 

[rhony]

I don’t like this rule of not allowing runner at any condition. Yes, there were times when Anwar or Shidhu bats while Jadeja or Afridi runs & fields …. But here guy is genuinely struggling and this can happen in this high heat & humidity.

As long as there is a Rizwan, runners won't be permitted

 

[sweep_shot]

I don’t like this rule of not allowing runner at any condition. Yes, there were times when Anwar or Shidhu bats while Jadeja or Afridi runs & fields …. But here guy is genuinely struggling and this can happen in this high heat & humidity.

I agree.

Runner should be allowed. This is a genuine situation.

 

[7sins]

Maxwell will go after noor now

 

[IAJ]

So teams batting second should just bat carefully in the first 15 overs and then it get’s easier to bat.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Standing four

 

[Technics 1210]

This is what you call a record breaking partnership.

At one end Cummins, on 11 off 55.

At the other end, Maxwell, on 142 off 99.

This is called a balanced and calculated approach.

Anyone who says ODI is dead, needs to watch this match.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Like I said no way can they beat Australia

 

[Ali Active]

still australia’s game to lose

called it early when aus was 90 for 6

 

[Ahmed216]

Talk about 'stand and deliver

 

[JaDed]

Maxwell has underachieved, the guy was a freak could had been a LOI great.

 

[sweep_shot]

Maxi is dealing in boundaries.

 

[jnaveen1980]

So teams batting second should just bat carefully in the first 15 overs and then it get’s easier to bat.

Not against all teams. If you have Jasprit Bumrah come back and nail an yorker game over.

 

[IndoorCricket]

Man this is agonising!! Stop it!!

 

[IAJ]

Oh that looked painful

 

[Kroll]

Epic stuff, Rizwan will be taking notes for his next dramaybaazi.

 

[hitthestump]

Maxwell is doing a Rizwan here.

Single-handedly carrying his team while physically cramping and spasming.

Maxwell is surely pulling inspiration from our wicketkeeper for this innings.

 

[Technics 1210]

Maxwell hitting boundaries devoid of any foot work!

Amazing scenes.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Maxwell is convoluting. He needs to retire

 

[shah_1]

The spinners are bowling too short, get his front foot moving by pitching the ball up

 

[jnaveen1980]

I think this could curtail his world cup stay if he continues. But they have no choice. Big conundrum.

 

[RKhan_Cricket]

Show this to Pakistani players please
They get small cut on finger and bingo back to pavilion.

 

[MIB]

I don’t like this rule of not allowing runner at any condition. Yes, there were times when Anwar or Shidhu bats while Jadeja or Afridi runs & fields …. But here guy is genuinely struggling and this can happen in this high heat & humidity.

Teams have misused that option extensively and we have seen award-winning acting skills to get runner in the field too.

 

[7sins]

Not looking good Maxwell struggling

 

[Major]

umpires cant allow this much delay i think. Maxwell will have to retire hurt and come back later

 

[rhony]

Poor guy!! What an innings this. Just incredible talent and resolve. Aussies unlike others don't like to fool themselves like this. This is genuine pain

 

[JaDed]

So teams batting second should just bat carefully in the first 15 overs and then it get’s easier to bat.

Yes but such terrible captaincy and silly bowling is also responsible, not to forget the dropped catch.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is it for Maxwell ? Is it a normal cramp or pulled a hammie?

 

[shah_1]

He should retire, it is unfair for the other team.

 

[Technics 1210]

Haters of Pakistan have fallen silent!

 

[Kroll]

This is what you call a record breaking partnership.

At one end Cummins, on 11 off 55.

At the other end, Maxwell, on 142 off 99.

This is called a balanced and calculated approach.

Anyone who says ODI is dead, needs to watch this match.

Always liked ODI, but people nowadays have attention span of a fly.

 

[7sins]

I think this could curtail his world cup stay if he continues. But they have no choice. Big conundrum.

I'm sure he will continue Afghanistan did too much stuff on aus face today they were laughing showing eyes and all that Australia want to win now

 

[IndoorCricket]

This is sad. Other players have to take up the mantle!!!

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Maxi has done his job. He should retire hurt and try to recover well before the semi.

 

[Thanos]

Rizwan must be taking notes how to act properly next time. (Maxi isn't acting)

 

[jnaveen1980]

I think Maxwell should take rest and come back later.

 

[7sins]

Maxwell going off ?? Nooo

 

[JaDed]

Poor guy!! What an innings this. Just incredible talent and resolve. Aussies unlike others don't like to fool themselves like this. This is genuine pain

When People in Delhi were staying inside like Lankans and Bangladeshis, Cummins was holidaying out in New Delhi with his family.
Aussies , Kiwis , Saffers are built different physically.

 

[Ali Active]

Maxwell warrior

 

[7sins]

Trott fuming on the sideline

 

[jnaveen1980]

I'm sure he will continue Afghanistan did too much stuff on aus face today they were laughing showing eyes and all that Australia want to win now

Win or loss they will finish 2nd or 3rd anyway.

 

[Kriketer]

And people make fun of cheetah Rizwan when poor lad is always rescuing our team by playing long magical knocks with cramps

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Still 60:40 to Afghans. Cummins needs to slog a few and take pressure off Maxwell.

 

[IndoorCricket]

Turning out to be a cracker!!!

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Still lot of runs to get, Maxwell getting tired, Afg may pull out a rabbit from hat.

 

[sachin-10dulkar]

Everything falling in place for Ind-Pak Semi final.

 

[JaDed]

And people make fun of cheetah Rizwan when poor lad is always rescuing our team by playing long magical knocks with cramps

When has he played an inning like this? 90/7

 

[shah_1]

survive 2 overs from Noor and Rashid. I back Cummins do some damage at the end as well

 

[jnaveen1980]

Mumbai is the hottest of all the cities this time. Usually Chennai. But this seems like furnace.

 

[sweep_shot]

Game is on balance after Maxi's injury.

 

[Asif321]

Comon Afghan

 

[7sins]

Cummins should hit few boundaries now

 

[saqib.rai]

Why dont football players and tennis players ever get cramps when they put in more work and energy during the game??

The fitness level of cricketers is pathetic. ICC should make a law to ban clowns like Inzimam, Ranatunga and Azam Khan

So that cricketers put some effort into their fitness

 

[sweep_shot]

55 are needed from 54 balls.

AUS - 237/7 (41 overs).

 

[Asif321]

Maxwel 3 lives damm

 

[Ahmed216]

Maxwell would have buried AFG if not for his cramps. Knew that when he didn't celebrate his hundred as he felt jobs not done yet