IND VS AUS: In a spectacular display of batting prowess, Glenn Maxwell orchestrated a remarkable run chase for Australia, securing a thrilling five-wicket victory over India. India had set an imposing target of 222/3, powered by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant century. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia’s batsmen kept pace with the required run rate.
The match turned into a one-man show, with Maxwell almost single-handedly maintaining the momentum, while Marcus Stoinis faced struggles at the other end. Captain Matthew Wade, after a slow start, joined forces with Maxwell, contributing significantly to the onslaught. Maxwell concluded the match with a flourish, hitting a six and three fours off the last four balls, remaining unbeaten on 104 off 48 balls, while Wade reached 28 off 16.
Gaikwad’s Magnificent Century; Partnership with Verma help India put a Massive 223
In the first innings, India faced a shaky start, losing early wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan. Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad then stabilized the innings, forging a 57-run partnership for the third wicket. After Suryakumar’s dismissal for 39 off 29 balls, Gaikwad continued his stellar performance, forming a substantial partnership with Tilak Varma. Gaikwad’s innings gained momentum dramatically, surpassing 100 runs in just 52 balls.
The final over, bowled by Glenn Maxwell, yielded an astonishing 30 runs. India concluded their innings at 222/3, with Gaikwad unbeaten on a remarkable 123 off 57 balls. Tilak Varma contributed 39 runs in 29 balls during their formidable 141-run partnership, achieved in a mere 59 balls.
IND VS AUS: Maxwell Joins Rohit Sharma to Share T20I Record After His Match-Winning knock
Glenn Maxwell once again takes center stage, showcasing his unorthodox style to secure a crucial victory for Australia in the ongoing five-match T20I series against India. This win keeps the Australian team alive in the series, with two more games left to play.
Maxwell played a pivotal role in the remarkable run chase of 223 runs, contributing a match-winning century. This century marks his fourth in T20 international matches, placing him on par with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Notably, Maxwell achieved this feat despite not being a top-order batter and having played only 100 T20Is, while Rohit, with a career spanning since the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, has amassed 148 T20I appearances.
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