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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Following Glenn Maxwell’s historic double ton, cricketers from all over the world took to social media to express their admiration for what was possibly one of the best ODI innings ever.
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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Maxwell’s Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise drew comparisons with Virat Kohli’s 82* against Pakistan at Melbourne in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, which also came during a tense run-chase of 160.Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar called the innings the “best ODI knock”.
“A wonderful knock by @IZadran18to put Afghanistan in a good position. They started well in the 2nd half and played good cricket for 70 overs but the last 25 overs from @Gmaxi_32 was more than enough to change their fortune. From Max pressure to Max performance! This has been the best ODI knock I’ve seen in my life. #AUSvAFG,” tweeted Sachin.
“2022, MCG 2023, Wankhede Two of the greatest knocks in a chase you’ll ever see #PlayBold #ViratKohli #GlennMaxwell@imVkohli @Gmaxi_32,” tweeted RCB.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes was also in awe of his arch-rivals’ dominance after a long period of being under pressure of Afghanistan bowlers.
“My goodness Maxi,” he tweeted.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag also lauded Maxwell for batting like “a man possessed”.
“Saw this coming. 200 in a run-chase, One of the all time great one day innings by Maxwell. @Gmaxi_32 was a man possessed and great support by @patcummins30. An innings to remember for a long long time. #AUSvsAFG,” tweeted Sehwag.
Shoaib Akhtar, the legendary Pakistan pacer, lauded Maxwell for his “physical and mental genius”.
“It was an honor witnessing this mental & physical genius of @Gmaxi_32. Its one of all-time great ODI innings. #AUSvsAFG,” tweeted Akhtar.
