NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the ICC World Cup semi-finals literally on one leg, as the six he whipped to signal his double century as well as Australia's victory exemplified how he maneuvered his injured state to produce one of the most sensational knocks in ODI cricket, especially in a run-chase.
Maxwell was cramping up badly during his innings at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, after he was joined by skipper Pat Cummins, with the Australian innings on the ropes at 91/7 while chasing 292 to win against Afghanistan.
But the Australian all-rounder scripted an unthinkable comeback from that precarious situation to hit a 128-ball 201 not out as the Aussies not just chased down the target for a three-wicket win and a place in the semi-finals, but did it with 3.1 overs to spare.
