9 records Glen Maxwell smashed in Australia vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 match

Glenn Maxwell's incredible 201* off 128 balls earned Australia a place in the ICC 2023 World Cup semi-finals. Despite battling cramps and back problems, he delivered a remarkable performance, breaking several records in the process.

What

• Glenn Maxwell accomplished an extraordinary feat for Australia by scoring an unbeaten double century, securing a remarkable three-wicket win against Afghanistan.

• This victory propelled Australia into the World Cup semifinals. Maxwell's astonishing 201 runs from only 128 balls, showcasing a range of exceptional shots, astonished viewers and spectators alike.

• Australia, in pursuit of 292 runs, was struggling at 91 for seven in 18.3 overs and seemed on the brink of defeat. Maxwell's incredible performance left everyone in disbelief.

• Glenn Maxwell recently achieved a rare feat in men's ODI World Cup history, securing a double-century. He now shares this distinction with just two other players, Chris Gayle (219 vs. Zimbabwe in 2015) and Martin Guptill (237* vs. West Indies in 2015).
• During his innings, Maxwell broke multiple international batting records, making his innings even more remarkable in cricket history.

Records broken by Maxwell vs Afghanistan

First Australian ODI double century 

• Maxwell's innings against Afghanistan registers Australia's debut ODI double century and the 11th in 50-over cricket history.

• Maxwell surpassed former Australian batter, Shane Watson's 185* against Bangladesh in 2011.

First ODI double century while chasing

• Maxwell's score of 201* is the highest by any batter in the second innings of an ODI and the first double hundred in the format when chasing.
• The previous highest score in a run chase came from Fakhar Zaman with 193 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2021.

Highest individual score in an ODI chase

• This remarkable feat is now the highest individual score by a batter in an ODI match while chasing.
• Maxwell crossed off Fakhar Zaman's 193 against South Africa in 2021.

Highest ODI score by a non-opener

• Maxwell's extraordinary 201* now stands as the highest score by a non-opener in ODI cricket history.
• His innings surpassed Zimbabwe's Charles Coventry's 194 against Bangladesh in 2009.
• Maxwell's innings makes it the first time for a batter below number five to score 150+ runs in a successful ODI chase.

Breaks Kapil Dev's record

• Maxwell broke Kapil Dev's 40-year-old ODI record for the highest score from the 6th position or lower.
• Kapil Dev's record was set in the 1983 World Cup when he scored 175* against Zimbabwe.

Third ODI World Cup double century 

• Maxwell's 201* marks only the third double century in ODI Cricket World Cups.
• The other two were Chris Gayle's 215 against Zimbabwe in 2015 and Martin Guptill's 237 against West Indies in 2015.

Highest seventh-wicket partnership

• In the match, Maxwell and skipper Pat Cummins (12*) formed a record-breaking partnership of 202 runs for the seventh wicket, setting a new record in ODIs.

• This surpasses the previous record of 177 runs between Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid of England against New Zealand in 2015 for the seventh wicket.

Second fastest ODI double century

• Maxwell achieved his double century in just 128 balls, making it the second-fastest in ODIs.

• The fastest double century in ODI history is held by India's Ishan Kishan, who reached it in 126 balls against Bangladesh last year.

Third most ODI World Cup sixes

• With 10 sixes in the match, Maxwell's World Cup career now boasts 33 sixes, securing his third place among players with the most World Cup sixes.
• Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (45) and West Indies legend Chris Gayle (49) remain ahead of him.