What Glenn Maxwell did in opposition to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Tuesday will certainly be remembered for a very long time. The Australian all-rounder scored a shocking 201 not out to assist the five-time champions snatch a sensational three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat in opposition to Afghanistan in Mumbai. The win additionally sealed a semi-final berth for Australia. At 91 for 7, chasing 292, Australia had been all set to affix title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as one more notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup however Maxwell turned the tables.

The power-hitter struggled with cramps and spasms throughout his marathon knock however nonetheless he remained not out to take Australia residence within the tense chase. Maxwell even resorted to ‘no footwork’ photographs after he discovered it arduous to maneuver his muscle tissue a lot.

Ahead of their Cricket World Cup 2023 conflict in opposition to England, Pakistan gamers, together with the likes of Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf, tried to hit ‘no footwork’ photographs through the internet session.

The video was shared by the International Cricket Council on Instagram with the caption: “Everyone wants to be like Maxi.”

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Talking in regards to the Australia vs Afghanistan sport, recalled all-rounder Maxwell was dropped quickly afterwards on 33 when Mujeeb Ur Rahman someway floored a easy likelihood at brief high-quality leg off fellow spinner Noor Ahmad.

Maxwell ended the match in type with practically three overs to spare when he slammed Mujeeb for one more six. The 35-year-old’s highest one-day worldwide rating was simply his fourth century in 136 matches at this stage, however second of the event after he scored the quickest hundred in males’s World Cup historical past, off simply 40 balls, in opposition to the Netherlands.

(With PTI Inputs)

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