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Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell in 2011

Personal information

Full name

Glenn James Maxwell

Born

14 October 1988 (age 36)
Kew, Melbourne, Australia

Nickname

The Big Show, Maxi

Height

182 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Batting

Right-handed

Bowling

Right-arm off break

Role

Batting all-rounder

International information

National side

Australia (2012–present)

Test debut (cap 433)

2 March 2013 v India

Last Test

4 September 2017 v Bangladesh

ODI debut (cap 196)

25 August 2012 v Afghanistan

Last ODI

10 November 2024 v Pakistan

ODI shirt no.

T20I debut (cap 58)

5 September 2012 v Pakistan

Last T20I

14 November 2024 v Pakistan

T20I shirt no.

Domestic team information

Years

Team

2010/11–present

Victoria

2011/12

Melbourne Renegades

2012, 2018

Delhi Daredevils

2012, 2014

Hampshire

2012/13–present

Melbourne Stars

2013

2013

2014–2017, 2020

2015

2019

Lancashire

2021–2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

2022

London Spirit

2023

Warwickshire

Career statistics

Competition	Test	ODI	T20I	T20
Matches	7	145	116	455
Runs scored	339	3,950	2,664	10125
Batting average	26.07	34.05	29.93	27.58
100s/50s	1/0	4/23	5/11	7/54
Top score	104	201*	145*	154*
Balls bowled	462	3,863	985	4,089
Wickets	8	75	43	174
Bowling average	42.62	46.66	30.72	30.60
5 wickets in innings	0	0	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	4/127	4/40	3/10	3/10
Catches/stumpings	5/–	89/–	52/–	227/–

Medal record

Men's cricket

Representing Australia
World Cup
	2015 Australia and New Zealand
	2023 India
T20 World Cup
	2021 UAE and Oman

Source: ESPNcricinfo, 26 November 2024

Glenn James Maxwell, born on October 14, 1988, is an Australian professional cricketer. He has played for the Australia national cricket team since 2012. Maxwell is known as an all-rounder, meaning he is good at both batting and bowling. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off break (a type of spin bowling).

He is famous for his exciting and sometimes unusual batting style. This makes it hard for other teams to set up their fielders against him. Maxwell has been a key player in Australia's success. He helped them win the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and the 2021 T20 World Cup. In the 2023 World Cup final, he scored the winning runs for Australia.

Maxwell made his first professional appearance in 2010. He quickly became known for his fast scoring in shorter cricket games. In 2011, he set a record for the fastest half-century in Australian domestic one-day cricket. He scored 50 runs in just 19 balls. He has also scored centuries (100 runs or more) in all three types of international cricket games. Only a few cricketers have achieved this.

In 2023, Maxwell set a new record for the fastest century in a Cricket World Cup. He reached 100 runs in only 40 balls against the Netherlands. Later that month, he made history again. He scored the fastest double century (200 runs) in a World Cup. He was also the first male Australian player to score a double century in a One Day International (ODI).

Early Life and Cricket Start
Playing for Teams in Australia
- Playing in T20 Leagues
Playing for Australia
Personal Life
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Early Life and Cricket Start

Maxwell was born in Kew, Melbourne, Australia. He started playing junior cricket for the South Belgrave Cricket Club. When he first began, he played as a fast bowler. Later, he changed to bowling off spin, which is a type of spin bowling.

Playing for Teams in Australia

Maxwell in 2011

Glenn Maxwell during a BBL match while playing for Melbourne Stars

Maxwell joined the Victorian squad in 2009. He made his first senior appearance for their one-day team in February 2010. He also played for the Australian Institute of Sports.

In 2011, Maxwell gained national attention. He scored a match-winning 51 runs from just 19 balls against Tasmania. This was the fastest half-century in Australian domestic one-day history. He later made his first-class debut for Victoria. In that same month, he scored his first century in first-class cricket.

Playing in T20 Leagues

Maxwell has played in many Twenty20 (T20) cricket leagues. These include leagues in Australia, India, and England. In Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), he played for the Melbourne Renegades. He then moved to the Melbourne Stars. In the 2021–22 BBL season, he scored 154 runs without being out. This was the highest individual score ever in the league. It also helped his team achieve the highest total score in BBL history.

In India, Maxwell played for teams like Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians. In 2013, he became the most expensive player bought at the IPL auction. He was bought for US$1 million. He later played for Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 2021, he was the highest scorer for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Maxwell batting for Lancashire during a Royal London One-Day Cup match in 2019.

In England, Maxwell has played for several county teams. These include Hampshire and Lancashire. He also played in The Hundred competition for London Spirit.

Playing for Australia

Maxwell was chosen to play for Australia in 2012. He made his debut in a One Day International (ODI) match against Afghanistan. He then played against Pakistan. He showed he was a good all-rounder, scoring runs and taking wickets.

He was part of the Australian squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20. After this, he continued to play for Australia A. He was called into the main Australian team for a Test match against Sri Lanka.

First Test Match

Maxwell made his Test debut against India in March 2013. He was the team's second spin bowler. He scored some runs and took four wickets in that match. He was later brought back for another Test match against India.

Maxwell became a regular player in Australia's one-day teams. He played in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He also played against Pakistan and England in T20 matches. In 2014, he scored 74 runs from 33 balls against Pakistan. This was in Australia's first match of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20.

Winning the 2015 World Cup

Maxwell was chosen for Australia's squad for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Australia and New Zealand hosted this tournament. He started the tournament very well. He scored 66 runs against England and 88 runs against Afghanistan.

Later in the tournament, he scored his first international century. He made 102 runs against Sri Lanka. He reached his century in just 51 balls. This was the fastest century by an Australian man in an ODI at that time. It was also the second-fastest in World Cup history.

In the quarter-final, Maxwell took two wickets and scored 44 runs. Australia then won the final against New Zealand. Maxwell did not need to bat in the final. He ended the tournament as Australia's third-highest run scorer. He scored 324 runs in total.

Maxwell continued to play for Australia's one-day teams. In 2016, he scored an amazing 145 runs without being out. This was in a T20 International match against Sri Lanka. It was the second-highest individual score in men's T20 Internationals at the time.

Return to Test Cricket in 2017

In 2017, Maxwell was selected for Australia's Test tour of India. He scored his first Test century in the third match of the series. He made 104 runs. This meant he became only the second Australian man to score a century in all three types of international cricket.

Maxwell batting against New Zealand in February 2018 during the Tri-Series.

After playing in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Maxwell was chosen for the Test squad against Bangladesh. He played in both Test matches. Later, he was not selected for some matches due to his batting form. The coach said he needed to score more runs.

Success in Limited Overs in 2018

Maxwell returned to Australia's squad in early 2018. He played in a T20 series against New Zealand and England. He scored 40 runs against New Zealand. Then, he made a century against England, scoring 103 runs from 58 balls. He also took three wickets in that match.

In 2019, Maxwell scored his third T20 International century against India. He became the first Australian man to score three T20I centuries. He was named Australia's T20I player of the year for 2019.

He played in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Later that year, he took a short break from cricket for his mental well-being. He returned to play and toured England in 2020. He scored 108 runs in one ODI match and was named player of the series. He also played in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2023 Cricket World Cup Highlights

Maxwell was a key player in Australia's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. During the tournament, he made history. He scored the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history. He reached 100 runs in just 40 balls against the Netherlands. He ended up scoring 106 runs from 44 balls in that game.

Amazing 201 Runs Against Afghanistan

On November 7, Maxwell played an incredible innings against Afghanistan. He scored 201 runs without being out. This was in a group stage match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Many fans and experts called it one of the "greatest ever innings in the history of ODI cricket."

Maxwell faced challenges during his innings, including cramps and injury. He found it hard to run between the wickets. So, he worked with his captain, Pat Cummins. They decided Maxwell would hit boundaries (fours or sixes) and Cummins would help him by taking singles.

Maxwell's double century helped Australia win the match. It also secured their spot in the semi-finals. He had some luck too. Early in his innings, he nearly got out but survived. He was also dropped by a fielder when he had only 33 runs.

His score of 201 runs included 21 fours and 10 sixes. It was the highest score ever by an Australian in an ODI match. He also became the second-fastest player to score a double century in ODI cricket. He completed his 200 runs with a winning six. This was also the fastest World Cup double century ever.

Maxwell became the first batsman to score a double century while chasing a target in an ODI. He also broke the record for the highest score in a successful run chase. He is only the third player to score a double century in World Cup history. He was the first to do it while batting second.

He also became the first middle-order batsman to score a double century in a Cricket World Cup. He and Pat Cummins set a new record for the highest eighth-wicket partnership in World Cup history. They added 202 runs together. Maxwell scored 179 of those runs, while Cummins scored 12. Their partnership saved Australia from a difficult situation.

Cricket legends, like Sachin Tendulkar, praised Maxwell's innings. Tendulkar called it "the best ODI knock I've seen in my life." Maxwell finished the World Cup with 400 runs and 6 wickets. He played a very important part in Australia winning their sixth World Cup title.

After the 2023 World Cup

After the World Cup win, Maxwell continued his success in T20 International matches. In November 2023, he scored his fourth T20I century against India. He made 104 runs from just 48 balls. He hit eight fours and eight sixes, leading Australia to victory.

He became the second player in men's T20I cricket, after Rohit Sharma, to score four centuries. He also set the record for the most T20I centuries by an Australian. He reached this milestone faster than any other player. He also holds the record for the most centuries scored while chasing in T20I history.

In February 2024, he scored his fifth T20I century against West Indies. He made 120 runs without being out. This again equaled Rohit Sharma's record for the most T20I centuries in a career. In May 2024, he was named in Australia's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.