Glenn Maxwell 201 best ODI knock I have ever seen - Sachin Tendulkar
The game was played in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, with australia chasing a 292-run target that afghanistan had set. With just 91 runs after losing seven wickets, the Australian side was in a vulnerable position. Maxwell entered the field at this crucial moment and was up against a hat-trick ball. Maxwell was quite cramped and had injuries, yet he still showed remarkable talent and fortitude.
Maxwell proceeded to accumulate 201 runs off 128 balls, including 10 sixes and 21 fours, for an amazing double century. His performance was so remarkable that cramps prevented him from running between the wickets; instead, he had to knock the ball over the boundary without using his legs. With a 202-run stand with Pat Cummins, Maxwell's achievement represented the best partnership for the eighth wicket in ODI history.
Australia defeated afghanistan by three wickets thanks to this outstanding effort, and they also guaranteed their spot in the world cup semi-finals. This was the fastest double hundred in world cup history and the first time a player had ever achieved a double hundred in an ODI run chase.
The all-rounder has been receiving a lot of plaudits for his knock, with players like Wasim Akram, Tendulkar, and Sehwag praising him greatly. Tendulkar referred to it as one of the most impressive ODI knocks he had ever witnessed.
"Saw this coming. 200 in a run-chase, One of the all time great one day innings by Maxwell. @Gmaxi_32 was a man possessed and great support by @patcummins30. An innings to remember for a long long time," tweeted Sehwag.