Glenn Maxwell’s Unbelievable Century Saves Australia from Defeat in Third T20
Glenn Maxwell’s Unbelievable Century Saves Australia from Defeat in Third T20
In a sensational turn of events, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell produced one of the most astonishing innings in T20I history, rescuing his side from the brink of defeat and snatching victory from India in the third T20I at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Chasing a daunting target of 217, Australia found themselves in deep trouble at 91 for seven, with defeat seemingly inevitable. However, Maxwell had other plans. He unleashed a whirlwind of sixes, smashing an unbeaten 106 off just 50 balls to guide Australia to an improbable victory with just two balls to spare.
Maxwell’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, with 10 towering sixes and five boundaries. He launched his assault from the very first ball, depositing Umran Malik over the long-on boundary for a six. The onslaught continued as Maxwell treated the Indian bowlers with disdain, showcasing his brutal power and timing.
India desperately tried to stem the flow of runs, but Maxwell was unstoppable. He raced to his half-century in just 23 balls and continued to plunder the Indian attack. With the equation down to 10 runs off the final over, Maxwell struck a boundary off the first ball to bring Australia within striking distance.
Needing just six runs off the last three balls, Maxwell kept his cool and deposited the second ball of the over for a six-over long-off, sparking wild celebrations in the Australian camp. Australia had pulled off an incredible heist, winning the match by two wickets and keeping the series alive.
Maxwell’s innings were one for the ages, and they will surely be etched in the annals of T20I history. His power-hitting and ability to finish under pressure were simply exceptional, and he single-handedly turned the match on its head.
India will be ruing the missed opportunities, but they will take heart from their performance in the series so far. They have shown great fighting spirit and will look to bounce back in the next match.
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