The Australian cricket team registered the second biggest victory in the ODI format as they defeated Netherlands by 309 runs and the Australian batter Glenn Maxwell played an important role in this win.
Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest century in the history of the ODI World Cup as he played only 40 balls to touch the three digit mark and helped his team in posting the total of 399/8.
Glenn Maxwell dedicated his century (106 runs, 44 balls, 9 fours & 8 sixes) to his newborn son Logan Maverick Maxwell and wife Vini Raman who recently arrived in India and were present in the stadium when Maxwell scripted history.
While speaking to broadcasters, Glenn Maxwell expressed happiness over the fact that his family was in the stands to see his efforts.
Glenn Maxwell’s IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore made a heartwarming and touching tweet.
This is what RCB posted,
“Maxwell 🤝 Logan
– Dedicated the century to his newborn son Logan Maverick Maxwell who just arrived in India ahead of this game 🥰
– Smashed Logan van Beek for 18 runs in 7 balls at a strike rate of 257.14 🤩
– Eventually got out to Logan 😅
#PlayBold #AUSvNED #CWC23”
Here is the tweet made by RCB:
Maxwell 🤝 Logan
– Dedicated the century to his newborn son Logan Maverick Maxwell who just arrived in India ahead of this game 🥰
– Smashed Logan van Beek for 18 runs in 7 balls at a strike rate of 257.14 🤩
– Eventually got out to Logan 😅#PlayBold #AUSvNED #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/oPWxPPRN6v— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 25, 2023
Earlier David Warner also scored a century (104 runs) and kept the momentum going on by sharing partnerships which Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Warner provided a solid platform to middle and lower order to go out and bat freely.
In response, Netherlands could manage only 90 runs in 21 overs.
Did you watch Glenn Maxwell’s batting in yesterday’s match?
