'GOAT' Glenn Maxwell leaves legends in awe with 'knock of a lifetime' against Afghanistan in crucial World Cup 2023 match

Add as a preferred source on Google

Glenn Maxwell became an urban legend of ICC World Cup 2023 on Sunday as the Australian cricketer smashed a double hundred in a record chase at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai during the ICC World Cup 2023.

His double century came at a time when Australia needed 200 runs but had just three wickets to spare against supercharged Afghanistan. The 201* left the legends of the game in awe as they took to X, formerly Twitter to praise Glenn Maxwell for a 'knock of the lifetime'.

Glenn Maxwell was dropped twice during the knock and the batter acknowledged he had to make the most out of it. "It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of," Maxwell said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who had the best scene in the house at the non-striker end, delightfully said after the match that he hasn't witnessed anything like this before.

"Ridiculous. Don't know how to describe it. Great win! It has got to be the greatest thing that has ever happened. One of those days people will say yeah, I was at the stadium for this game," Cummins said after the game. "He (Maxwell) was great, he was calm. He always had a plan. Even from 200 behind to be able to win the game that way, it was really special."

Glenn Maxwell suffered a cramp during the match and kept coming back, forcing him to play the last 100 runs of his innings on one foot and no runner. Maxwell revealed he suffered the injury while fielding.

"It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs)."

Maxwell said that he had no option but to remain positive when his side was staring at an embarrassing defeat after being reduced to 92 for 7. "Not too much (plans), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots," he said.