Glenn Maxwell Becomes 10th-Highest Run-Getter in T20I Cricket During Match Against Afghanistan
Kingstown [Saint Vincent], June 23: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has surpassed New Zealand’s Kane Williamson to become the 10th-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket. Maxwell achieved this milestone during Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Afghanistan.
Maxwell’s Performance
In a challenging run chase of 149 runs, Maxwell scored a determined 59 runs off 41 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes. Despite his efforts, Australia fell short, losing the match. Maxwell’s runs came at a strike rate of 143.90. Throughout the tournament, he has scored 112 runs in six matches at an average of 28.00, with a strike rate of 138.27, including one half-century.
Career Statistics
In his T20I career, Maxwell has played 112 matches, scoring 2,580 runs at an average of 30.00 and a strike rate of 154.67. He has five centuries and 11 fifties, with his highest score being 145*.
Comparison with Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson has scored 2,575 runs in T20I cricket at an average of 33.44 and a strike rate of 123.08, with 18 half-centuries. His highest score is 95.
Top T20I Run-Scorers
The leading run-scorers in T20I cricket are Pakistan’s Babar Azam (4,145 runs), India’s Virat Kohli (4,103 runs), and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (4,073 runs).
Match Summary
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51) provided a strong start. Pat Cummins (3/28) and Adam Zampa (2/28) helped restrict Afghanistan to 148/6. During Australia’s chase, Naveen ul Haq (3/20) and Gulbadin (4/20) took crucial wickets, leading to Australia’s collapse at 127 runs in 19.2 overs. Afghanistan secured their first-ever win against Australia in international cricket. Gulbadin was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his match-winning spell.
Group Standings
Both Afghanistan and Australia have two points each in Group 1. If India wins their final Super Eights game against Australia and Afghanistan beats Bangladesh by a large margin, Australia could be eliminated from the T20 World Cup.
