Australia: ‘So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow’

Updated On: 08 November, 2023 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

These words that have taken social media by storm, best describe how Glenn Maxwell turned the tide in Australia’s favour with his 128-ball 201* (21x4, 10x6) after Afghanistan more than just threatened to beat the fourth WC-winning team in the competition; Oz win by 3 wkts

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Glenn Maxwell lofts one on the leg side against Afghanistan yesterday. Pic/Bipin Patel

Batsmen don’t need good footwork; you just need excellent hand-eye coordination and a strong mindset to win a game at any cost, is the new message Australia’s Glenn Maxwell gave to this generation through his fighting, match-winning knock that helped his team beat Afghanistan by three wickets with 19 balls to spare at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell, who remained unbeaten on 201 off 128 balls (21x4, 10x6) showcased the best example of cricketing awareness and how to take calculative risks despite struggling with a hamstring injury.

Aussie fighting spirit

Aussies are known for their fighting spirit and on Tuesday they displayed that in totality while overcoming Afghanistan’s challenge. It looked all over for the five-time champions when they lost seven wickets by the 19th over with the scoreboard reading just 91 in pursuit of Afghanistan’s 291-5. However, No.6 Maxwell replicated his match-winning 44-ball 106-run knock which came against the Netherlands at New Delhi on October 25. With this triumph, the Aussies also secured their place in the semi-finals along with India and South Africa.

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