Maxwell’s Marvel : A spectacular double century unleashed on the cricket field
Maxwell’s Marvel :
A spectacular double century unleashed on the cricket field
In the crisp glow of the stadium floodlights, one player’s brilliance outshone the rest,
leaving an indelible mark on the cricketing canvas . As the echoes of cheers and applause linger in the air, it’s time to unravel the tale of a remarkable performance that etched itself into the annals of sporting glory .
“Best ODI knock ever seen”.
GLENN MAXWELL - 201* vs Afghanistan, 2023.
“From max pressure to Max performance ! ”
A game is never over until you bowl the last ball. On a seemingly normal Tuesday night, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium roared to an epic display of cricket. Afghan bowlers orchestrated a stunning performance pushing Australia to the brink of the tournament's most significant upset. Then like a maestro, Maxwell took center stage , crafting an innings that echoed Kapil Dev’s legendary 175* in the 1983 World cup. From 91/7 to 293/7 was the Big Show put up by Mad Max Fury.
Maxi’s explosive innings can be viewed or analyzed in two phases. After scoring 147 runs Maxwell suffered severe cramps; it was his first game after concussing himself falling off the back of a golf cart last week.
“I was like, I've got both legs cramping, and then I had a back spasm when I hit the ground”
Still his will to win stood strong. Stand and deliver. Maxwell struck 78 from his last 33 balls, barely moving his body as he swung at the ball, yet still managing to consistently find the boundary. He hit the jackpot of luck that day in the space of 12 balls early in his innings, with two catches going down and being given out LBW off wrist spinner Noor Ahmed.
It is an inspiring tale of a cricketer overcoming the odds rallying his team to victory despite battling through injury.
“Maxwell will inspire a new generation with outrageous shots.
The takeaway lesson from one of the most unthinkable cricketing heists is resilience. Undeterred by the fall of his teammates and the statistics, Maxi emphasized the importance of staying focused even when challenges arise. Pat Cummins's performance was modest yet his leadership under pressure complemented Maxwell’s aggressive approach.
“So, it’s exciting to see where the game may head.”
Australia(Q).
Signing off.
Disha Kadam,
Inspirational Saturday,
Coep Blogs.
References:
https://amp.abc.net.au/article/103088728
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3772958/cramping-maxwell-plays-through-the-pain-for-a-world-cup-epic
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3772958/cramping-maxwell-plays-through-the-pain-for-a-world-cup-epic
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