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India vs Australia, third T20I at Guwahati, Nov 28, 2023,
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Glenn James Maxwell
Revealed on: Nov 29, 2023
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Glenn Maxwell clobbered a superb 104 not out off 48 balls as Australia beat India by 5 wickets within the third T20I on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, November 28 to remain alive within the five-match collection.
Chasing a difficult goal of 223 after Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed 123 not out off 57, Australia have been in hassle at 134/5 within the 14th over. Nevertheless, Maxwell slammed eight fours and as many sixes, that includes in an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 91 with skipper Matthew Wade (28 not out off 16).
With 43 wanted off 12 balls, India appeared to have the sport in management. Nevertheless, Axar Patel conceded 22 runs within the penultimate over. Maxwell then slammed Prasidh Krishna for a six and three fours off the final 4 balls of the match to tug Australia to a well-known win.
Australia acquired off a superb begin within the chase as their openers added 47 in underneath 5 overs. India, nonetheless, hit again with the wickets of Aaron Hardie (16 off 12), Travis Head (35 off 18) and Josh Inglis (10). Whilst Maxwell made merry at one finish, Axar dismissed Marcus Stoinis (17 off 21), whereas Ravi Bishnoi accounted for Tim David. Maxwell and Wade, nonetheless, mixed forces to show the warmth on the hosts.
Maxwell’s brilliance with the bat meant Indian opener Gaikwad’s splendid maiden T20I ton went in useless. The Males in Blue acquired off to a poor begin, dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal for six to Jason Behrendorff and Ishan Kishan for a duck to Kane Richardson.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav (39 off 29) and Gaikwad added 57 runs for the third wicket to offer the Indian innings some momentum. The previous struck 5 fours and two sixes earlier than perishing to Hardie. Gaikwad then launched into the Aussie bowlers, racing in direction of three figures.
He hammered Hardie for 3 sixes and a 4 within the 18th over, which price Australia 25. Maxwell bowled the final over, which went for 30 as Gaikwad clubbed three sixes and as many fours. The Huge Present, although, ultimately had the final snigger.
Talking after being named Participant of the Match, Maxwell commented, “All of it went fairly shortly. It was arduous work for them to bowl yorkers with a lot dew. We didn’t actually have a quantity in thoughts. Knew we’d be within the recreation if we may take it right down to the ultimate over. Wade was sensible on the market, the best way he went helped me as properly.”
–By A Cricket Correspondent
