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Australia vs Afghanistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Magnificent Maxwell stars in stunning win as Australia seal semis berth

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 07, 2023, 23:05:06 IST

Australia vs Afghanistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Magnificent Maxwell stars in stunning win as Australia seal semis berth

Battling pain and exhaustion, Glenn Maxwell conjured arguably the greatest knock (201 not out off 128 balls) in the history of limited overs cricket to singlehandedly propel Australia to a sensational three-wicket win over Afghanistan in the World Cup in Mumbai on Tuesday.

With this, Australia became the third team to enter the semifinals.

Opting to bat, opener Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghanistan batter to score a World Cup hundred and guided his team to 291 for five.

In reply, Australia were down and out at 91 for seven in the 19th over. That's when Maxwell decided to take charge and led an incredible comeback while adding 202 runs for the eighth wicket with skipper Pat Cummins (12 not out), who watched the mayhem unfolding from the other end.

In all, Maxwell smashed 21 boundaries and 10 sixes.

Earlier, Zadran carried his bat through the innings and finished on 129 not out off 143 balls.

Afghanistan lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a 25-ball 21 but Zadran and Rahmat Shah stitched 83 runs for the second wicket to lay a good foundation before the latter was dismissed by Glenn Maxwell for a 44-ball 30 in the 25th over with the score reading 121.

Unperturbed by the loss of few wickets at the other end, Zadran continued to accumulate runs at a decent rate to prop up his team against the five-time world champions.

Rashid Khan smashed unbeaten 35 off 18 balls towards the end.

Brief scores:

Afghanistan: 291/5 in 50 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 129 not out; Josh Hazlewood 2/39).

Australia: 293/7 in 46.5 overs (Glenn Maxwell 201 not out).

23:05 (IST) Nov 07

Match report - Marvellous Maxwell conjures magical double ton in stunning win and powers Australia into semis

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23:04 (IST) Nov 07

Ridiculous. Don't know how to describe it. Great win! It has got to be the greatest thing that has ever happened. One of those days people will say yeah, I was at the stadium for this game. He (Maxwell) was great, he was calm. He always had a plan. Even from 200 behind to be able to win the game that way, it was really special. (On whether Maxwell wanted to walk off) We had two NSW players lining up, Zampa was on and off three times, but Maxi wanted to stay out there. It is important to remember you can win from anywhere. Real belief in the team and we are in the semi-finals now, that's great. (On what they could do better) Don't think it is the time and the place, I'm going to pause that. I think the toss is a bit tricky out here, the first 20 overs are key. Obviously there are things we could have done better.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins after win

22:36 (IST) Nov 07

Very disappointed. Cricket in a funny game, it was unbelievable for us. We were in the game, our bowlers started very well and dropped chances hurt us. After that, Maxwell doesn't stop, he played any kind of shot and I can give credit to him. I think the dropped catches were the key, after that Maxwell played really well. Our bowlers tried their best but he didn't give any chance to us. Proud of the team, but we will be disappointed tonight. We didn't think it would be this way, part of the game. This is cricket. We will try to come back strong against South Africa. He must be proud of himself, I am also proud that he is the first Afghan with a WC hundred.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi after defeat

22:35 (IST) Nov 07

Highest individual scores in World Cups

237* - Martin Guptill (New Zealan) vs West Indies, Wellington, 2015
215 - Chris Gayle (West Indies) vs Zimbabwe, Canberra, 2015
201* - Glenn Maxwell (Australia) vs Afghanistan, Mumbai WS, 2023

22:29 (IST) Nov 07

It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs). Not too much (when asked about plans at 92/7), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots, that LBW, it was going just above (the stumps), probably that made me be more proactive. A hint of swing and nip (off the surface), as it happens here under lights, they bowled beautifully to exploit that. It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of. Amazing, after the first two games, people were quick to write us off. The belief was always there (as a team), after today, it would have gone a bit higher.

Player of the Match | Glenn Maxwell

22:28 (IST) Nov 07

Absolutely remarkable stuff from Maxwell!

— cricketworldcup (@cricketworldcup)

22:27 (IST) Nov 07

Marvelous Maxwell takes Australia into semis!

Glenn Maxwell produced one of the most astonishing World Cup innings by smashing 201 off 128 balls on Tuesday to lead Australia past Afghanistan with 19 deliveries to spare and into the semifinals.

Maxwell finished his highest ODI knock unable to run between the wickets because of cramps, just slashing the ball over the boundary without moving his legs as Australia chased down its target of 292. He hit 21 fours as well as 10 sixes, the last coming off the final ball of the match.

The allrounder came to the rescue after Australia slumped to 91 for 7 in reply to Afghanistan’s 291-5.

Australia joined India and South Africa in the last four and damaged Afghanistan’s unlikely bid to reach the semifinals.

22:16 (IST) Nov 07

Australia win by 3 wickets!

What a show this has turned out to be from marvelous Glenn Maxwell. He notches up his maiden 200 as Australia pull off an unbelievable win to seal semis berth. One of the greatest knocks ever in ODI cricket history. An inexplicable win for Australia! They were tottering at 91 for 7 but Maxwell has produced a knock for the ages. Incredible stuff from him as Australia become third team to qualify for the semis. They pull off a record World Cup chase to qualify for the knock-outs. A gut-crunching defeat for Afghans. They were on top of the game but have lost the match from a winning position. A miracle knock from Maxwell as he seals the win with three sixes an a four. Australia chase down the target with 19 balls to spare.

22:16 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Unbelievable striking!

SIX! SIX! 9 needed off 21 balls and Glenn Maxwell moves into the 190s. Slams Mujeeb Ur Rahman for back-to-back sixes.

22:12 (IST) Nov 07

25 needed off last 30 balls

As a 7-run over from Naveen-ul-Haq comes to an end, Glenn Maxwell keeps the strike with a single off the last ball. Incredible stuff this has been from Maxwell. Battling through pain, he has singlehandedly taken Australia closer to a famous win. Rashid Khan comes back into the attack for Afghanistan now.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 267/7 in 45 overs

22:07 (IST) Nov 07

32 needed off 36 balls!

4 0 6 4 0 1 - Incredible secnes at the Wankhede. Afghanistan looking absolutely clueless amid a Glenn Maxwell rampage. His body has almost given up but Maxwell still toying with the Afghan pacers No one knows from where is getting the strength to stay alive in the middle. He slams a couple of fours and a six in the Azmatullah Omarzai over and manages a single off the last ball as well amid a huge cheer from the fans.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 260/7 in 44 overs

22:03 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Unbelievable stuff from Maxwell!

SIX! A reverse-lap shot from Glenn Maxwell off Azmatullah Omarzai and the ball sails over the third-man fence. This has been a phenomenal effort from the Australian! He takes Australia closer to a famous win in Mumbai.

22:01 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - 47 needed off 42 balls!

With Glenn Maxwell unable to run, Pat Cummins plays out a maiden off Noor Ahmad. Maxwell, somehow carrying on in this chase in a remarkable display of grit and resilience. Azmatullah Omarzai to continue from the other end for Afghanistan.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 249/7 in 43.1 overs

21:56 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - 150 up for Maxwell!

FOUR! Stand and deliver! A cracking hit from Glenn Maxwell off Azmatullah Omarzai to the wide long-on fence as he raises his 150 off just 103 balls. It's four, six or nothing at the moment for Maxwell at the moment. He is only relying on his eyes and hands at the moment. Incredible stuff from Maxwell!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 241/7 in 41.3 overs

21:52 (IST) Nov 07

Glenn Maxwell down again! Another round of cramp for Maxwell and this looks the worst of them all. It seemed as if Maxwell's whole body got cramped up after completing a single off a Noor Ahmad delivery. Even the umpire tried to help him. The physio takes a look at him and after receiving the treatment, Maxwell is ready to go again. No one's sure how long can Maxwell continue in this situation.

21:44 (IST) Nov 07

After 40 overs | Australia 232/7 | Run rate - 5.8

Glenn Maxwell 142*
Pat Cummins 11*
Partnership: 141*(129)

Australia need another 60 runs off 60 balls at 6 RPO

21:43 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Boundaries continue to flow for Maxwell

FOUR! FOUR! Despite being in serious pain, Glenn Maxwell keeps on going for Australia. Fires back-to-back boundaries off Naveen-ul-Haq. A flick to the fine-leg fence followed by a ferocious hit down the ground. With minimum of movement, Maxwell pulling off a spectacle. Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 231/7 in 39.3 overs

21:38 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Maxwell goes big!

SIX! Launched! Glenn Maxwell fires his fifth maximum but is looking in serious pain. It was a flighted delivery from Rashid Khan and Maxwell smoked it over the deep fence. It seems to be a right leg problem rather than a back issue for Maxwell as he and Australia fight on in this 292 chase.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 222/7 in 28.1 overs

21:36 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Maxwell faces back issues

0 1 0 0 Wd 0 0 - As a tight two-run over from Naveen-ul-Haq comes to an end, it seems to be Glenn Maxwell is really struggling with some sort of a back issue. The physio has had looked at him a couple of times but he is needed assistance after the end of almost every over. Australia still need another 76 runs in 72 balls

21:25 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Raining boundaries!

FOUR! SIX! Glenn Maxwell looking absolutely unstoppable against the spinners. He is slamming them left, right and centre. This time he takes on Mohammad Nabi, firing back-to-back boundaries off him. A ramp to fine-leg followed by a lusty blow over the deep fence. Afghans running out of ideas at the moment.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 210/7 in 35.3 overs

21:23 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - 200 comes up for Australia!

Amid a Glenn Maxwell storm at the Wankhede, Australia get to the 200-run mark in chase of 292. Naveen-ul-Haq gives away five singles in his comeback over as Maxwell and Pat Cummins keep Aussie chase alive.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 200/7 in 35 overs

21:13 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - 100 stand!

100-run partnership comes up between Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins and the skipper has made just 8 runs in it. It has been a Maxwell show so far as Australia continue their fight in this chase of 292. They still need another 98 runs. Afghans in desperate need of a breakthrough!

21:07 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - 100 for Maxwell!

A stupendous effort this has been from Glenn Maxwell. He fires his fourth ODI century off just 76 balls. His second of this World Cup. Maxwell has been outstanding so far as he singlehandedly has kept Australia alive in this chase of 292. 10 fours and three sixes in his knock so far and it has come at a strike rate of over 131. Till the time Maxwell is there, the game is not over for Australia. Gets to his century with an easy single off Noor Ahmad.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 186/7 in 32.2 overs

21:04 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Maxwell dealing in boundaries!

FOUR! SIX! Glenn Maxwell takes on Mujeeb Ur Rahman and moves into the 90s. A four and a six down the ground as he nears his 4th ODI ton. Maxwell keeps the fight alive for Australia in this chase of 292.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 183/7 in 31.4 overs

20:57 (IST) Nov 07

After 30 overs | Australia 169/7 | Run rate - 5.63

Glenn Maxwell 84*
Pat Cummins 7*
Partnership: 78*(69)

Australia need another 123 runs off 120 balls at 6.15 RPO

20:52 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Maxwell on the charge!

SIX! SIX! Two in a row for Glenn Maxwell. Noor Ahmad comes back into the attack and gets slammed for back-to-back sixes. The first one was hit over the deep mid-wicket fence and the second one over long-on. Maxwell has raced to 72 off 60 balls and is looking really dangerous now.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 157/7 in 28.2 overs

20:47 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - 50 stand!

FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes back into the attack after the drinks break and Glenn Maxwell greets him with a cracking hit. An over-cooked delivery from Mujeeb and Maxwell crunched it to the extra-cover fence. 50 stand also came up between Maxwell and Pat Cummins with that boundary.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 144/7 in 27.1 overs

20:37 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - 50 for Maxwell!

FOUR and FIFTY! Glenn Maxwell has lived a charmed life and he is looking to make the most of it. Raises his 24th ODI fifty off 51 balls as he is now the last-man standing for Australia. Only Maxwell cane take Australia home from this situation! Gets to his half-century with a boundary straight down the ground off Noor Ahmad. His seventh in the chase.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 130/7 in 25.2 overs

20:34 (IST) Nov 07

At halfway mark | Australia 126/7 | Run rate - 5.04

Glenn Maxwell 46*
Pat Cummins 6*
Partnership: 35*(40)
Rashid Khan 2/25

Australia need another 166 runs off 150 balls @ RPO

20:29 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Maxwell fights on

FOUR! Glenn Maxwell fighting fire with fire. A cracking boundary to the deep fence on the leg side off Noor Ahmad. Mujeeb Ur Rahman dropped catch definitely hurting Afghanistan. Maxwell has had luck going his way and he is looking to take on the spinners. Australia still pretty far way from the target with only three wickets in hand. Pat Cummins is in the middle at the moment alongside Maxwell.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 122/7 in 23.1 overs

20:23 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Maxwell dropped!

Simplest of catches but Mujeeb Ur Rahman puts it down. Glenn Maxwell went for the sweep off Noor Ahmad but got the top edge. The ball went straight to Mujeeb and he put down a sitter at short fine-leg.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 112/7 in 21.5 overs

20:19 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Maxwell, the last man standing!

Spinners Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad keep the pressure on. Aussies dealing with some quality Afghan bowling and are struggling really badly at the moment. Rashid almost got rid of Maxwell in his fourth over. Noor to continue from the other end.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 101/7 in 21 overs

20:15 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Well, well, well! The replays after the dismissal showed that there was no bat involved in the Mitchell Starc caught behind dismissal and the sound that came was of the ball clipping the off stump. Starc initially thought of reviewing it but didn't. Everything going in Afghanistan's favour at the moment.

20:10 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Rashid has his second!

OUT! Wicket-keeper Ikram Alikhil has pulled off a miraculous catch on the rebound! Australia are now 7 down. Rashid Khan bowls from around the wicket and gets the outside edge of Mitchell Starc's bat. Alikhil missed the catch initially but then leaped forward with a full-stretched dive and completed the catch on the second attempt. Starc walks back for 3.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 91/7 in 18.3 overs

19:59 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Stoinis falls as Australia slide further!

OUT! Another one bites the dust. Australia are now 6 down for 87. Poor shot selection from Marcus Stoinis and he pays the price for it with his wicket. Goes for the reverse-sweep off Rashid Khan and misses the ball. Huge appeal from Afghanistan and the umpire rules in favour of Rashid. Stoinis reviews it but the on-field call stays. Australia in all sorts of troubles at the moment. Afghanistan on top!

19:52 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Stoinis survives an lbw review!

Its all happening at the Wankhede. After a run out first-ball, Rashid Khan almost got rid of Marcus Stoinis in his first over. It was a quick leg-break from Rashid and Stoinis was looking to play it on the on side. Misses as the ball hits his back pad. Rashid convinces Hashmatullah Shahidi to go for the review after the on-field umpire called it not out. Ball-tracking confirms that the delivery is just clipping the off stump. Umpire's call as Stoinis survives!

19:46 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Labuschagne run out!

OUT! Huge moment in the game for both the sides. Rashid Khan comes into the attack and there is a run out first-ball. Marnus Labuschagne is run out for 14 at the striker's end. Glenn Maxwell pushed a Rashid ball to the on side and went for a single. Labuschagne was late to react as Rahmat Shah pounced onto the ball. A direct hit from Rahmat and Labuschagne had his bat in the air as he dived in. Australia are all over the place in this chase of 292.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 69/5 in 14.1 overs

19:37 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Maxwell finds the fence

FOUR! Glenn Maxwell has his first boundary of the chase. Azmatullah Omarzai strays down the leg side and pays the price for it as Maxwell effortlessly guides it to the fine-leg fence.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 67/4 in 12.3 overs

19:28 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Short and punished!

FOUR! Azmatullah Omarzai goes slightly short just outside off and Marnus Labuschagne produces a perfect short-arm jab. Hits the ball in the gap through the mid-wicket region as the ball races to the fence. A much-needed boundary comes Australia's way.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 56/4 in 10.5 overs

19:23 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Naveen, Omarzai keep the pressure on!

As a tight one-run fifth over from Naveen-ul-Haq comes to an end, the Afghan pacers continue to put pressure on Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell. Both Naveen and Azmatullah Omarzai have been outstanding so far. As the first Powerplay comes to an end, Australia have got to 52 for the loss of 4 wickets. No signs of dew as well so far and it is good news for the Afghan spinners. Omarzai to continue from the other end.

19:19 (IST) Nov 07

Short pause! Naveen-ul-Haq had some issue with the landing area and it is being taken care of. Hammer is being used to level the area around the crease.

19:11 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Glenn Maxwell survives the hat-trick ball from Azmatullah Omarzai

19:09 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Two-in-two for Omarzai!

OUT! Afghanistan pacers are on fire! Azmatullah Omarzai has two-in-two as Josh Inglis walks back for a golden duck. An away-swinger from Omarzai outside off and Inglis went after it. Edge and Ibrahim Zadran takes an easy catch at first slip. Australia tottering now at 49/4 in this chase of 292.

19:05 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Australia 3 down now!

OUT! Azmatullah Omarzai knocks over David Warner and Australia are now in big trouble. They are three down in this chase of 292. A big-booming in-swinger Omarzai from around the wicket and Warner goes for the expansive shot on the on side. Misses the ball as it crashes into his off stump. Warner departs for 18. Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 49/3 in 8.1 overs

19:03 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Afghan pacers on a roll!

After a maiden from Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq bowls another good over. Got hit for a boundary in it but Naveen has been superb this evening. The ball is doing quite a bit under lights and the Afghan pacers have been asking some really tough questions. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne looking to weather this early storm from the Afghan pacers. There have been occasional lose balls but the Afghan pacers are on top at the moment.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 49/2 in 8 overs

18:49 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Naveen has his second!

OUT! Naveen-ul-Haq is on fire! The pacer grabs his second wicket as Mitch Marsh is trapped in front. A length ball from Naveen and it tailed back in with the angle after pitching. Marsh was looking to play it on the on-side but missed it completely. Got trapped in front of the stumps and the on-field umpire raised his finger instantly. Marsh doesn't review and walks back for 24.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 43/2 in 5.4 overs

18:45 (IST) Nov 07

Australia vs Afghanistan - Naveen goes full and pays the price

FOUR! Mitch Marsh growing in confidence. A lovely hit straight down the ground. Naveen-ul-Haq goes full at stumps and Marsh presents the full face of his bat. One bounce and the ball goes over the ropes.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 37/1 in 5.1 overs

18:43 (IST) Nov 07

AFG vs AUS - Marsh gets going!

FOUR! SIX! Mitch Marsh welcomes Azmatullah Omarzai into the attack with back-to-back boundaries. The first ball from Omarzai was a freebie as Marsh crunched it through covers. On the second occasion, Omarzai got a bit straighter and Marsh closed the face of his bat. The ball took the outside edge and flew over the third-man fielder for a maximum.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 29/1 in 4.2 overs

18:40 (IST) Nov 07

AUS vs AFG - Naveen asking a lot of questions

L1 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Another terrific Naveel ul Haq over comes to an end. The new ball is doing quite a bit under lights and Naveen has exploited the conditions beautifully so far. He has made the ball to swing and has beaten Warner more than a couple of times. Pacer Azmatullah Omarzai now replaces Mujeeb at the other end.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 19/1 in 4 overs

18:32 (IST) Nov 07

Afghanistan vs Australia - Crunched!

FOUR! David Warner fires his third boundary. Mujeeb Ur Rahman once again goes wide outside off and Warner creams it through covers. Finds the gap to perfection as the ball races to the fence.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score - AUS 16/1 in 2.4 overs

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