Records Set, Broken by Glenn Maxwell During His Epic 201* vs Afghanistan in World Cup 2023

Glenn Maxwell etched his name in the history books with a scarcely believable knock of 201* in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday to help Australia to one of their unlikeliest wins in ODI cricket. His knock, fighting cramps, spasms and back issues came in 128 balls with the help of 21 fours and ten sixes.

Here’s a list of records set, broken by Maxwell during his epic knock.

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Highest individual scores in an ODI run-chase

Glenn Maxwell’s 201* is now the highest score in ODI cricket in a chase, surpassing Fakhar Zaman’s 193 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2021

Highest individual scores in ODIs at No.6

Maxwell broke the record for the highest individual score for a batter at No.6 in ODIs. Incidentally, Maxwell bettered Kapil Dev’s 175* vs Zimbabwe which came in the 1983 World Cup.

Highest individual scores for Australia in ODIs

201* from Maxwell is now the highest score in ODIs for an Australian batter surpassing Shane Watson’s 185* vs Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2011

Highest score for a non-opener in ODIs

Maxwell’s effort now is also the highest score in ODI cricket for a non-opener. He surpasses Zimbabwean Charles Coventry’s effort of 194* that came against Bangladesh at Bulawayo in 2009. The top score from a non-opener in a World Cup was held by Viv Richards, who scored 181 vs Pakistan in Karachi during the 1987 edition.

Highest partnerships for 7th wicket or below in ODIs

Coming with Pat Cummins (11* off 60) for the 8th wicket for 202* runs is now the highest partnership for, not only the 8th wicket in ODIs, but for the 7th wicket or below in ODIs.

3rd Highest individual scores in World Cups

Maxwell’s 201* is now the third highest individual score in World Cups after Martin Guptill’s 237* against West Indies in 2015 and Chris Gayle’s 215 vs Zimbabwe at Canberra also in 2015.

2nd Fastest double hundreds in ODIs (by balls)

Maxwell’s knock is now the third-fastest double-century effort in ODIs. Coming at in 128 balls. The fastest remains Ishan’s Kishan’s 126-ball double hundred against Bangladesh at Chattogram in 2022.