The duo of Maxwell and Cummins stayed unbeaten as the five-time champions successfully completed the chase and secured a place in the knockout stages of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, while the all-rounder smashed multiple records in an all-time incredible innings.
Maxwell's historic double ton, the first-ever by an Australian in ODIs, lifted Aussies from a troublesome situation at 91/7 during a run-chase of 292 against Afghanistan and helped them script a miraculous three-wicket win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Maxwell played perhaps one of the best ODI knocks, helping Australia bounce back from 91/7 while chasing 292 to beat Afghanistan by seven wickets at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
Maxwell's historic double ton, the first-ever by an Australian in ODIs, lifted Aussies from a troublesome situation at 91/7 during a run-chase of 292 against Afghanistan and helped them script a miraculous three-wicket win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
A masterclass double century by Glenn Maxwell, the first for his country in international cricket, helped Australia secure a semifinal spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup as they defeated Afghanistan by three wickets in a crucial match here.
Saud Shakeel's double ton has put Pakistan in a strong position with hopes of ending their winless streak that has lasted for six Tests now against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the first Test at Galle International Stadium.
Last year in 20 innings across 11 Tests, Warner scored 571 runs at an average of 30.05, with a ton and two fifties. His numbers were boosted immensely by a double ton in Boxing Day Test against South Africa, but since then, he has scored only 36 runs in four innings
Following his match-winning double century in the first ODI against New Zealand, rising India batter Shubman Gill said he was not thinking of scoring a double century initially but the sixes he hit in the 47th over made him feel that he could score one.
In the match, Gill scored 208 in just 149 balls. His knock was decorated with 19 fours and nine sixes. His strike rate during the inning was 139.60. Gill, at the age of 23 years and 132 days old, is the youngest double centurion in the history of ODI cricket. He has overtaken compatriot I
Day three had to be abandoned without play due to persistent showers, leaving Khawaja unbeaten at 195 runs in 368 deliveries. On Day three, the 36-year-old posted his best score of 174 and appeared unfazed by South Africa's pace trio.