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The Joy of Six: Glenn Maxwell’s greatest innings for Australia

Glenn Maxwell has bowed out from international cricket leaving behind a trail of destruction razed by his most blistering innings and unconventional shots. Yet for all the outrageous highlights and gamechanging knocks, the 38-year-old’s legacy is tainted by an unshakeable…

By Martin Pegan · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Martin Pegan reflects on six of Glenn Maxwell's greatest international innings following the all-rounder's retirement from Australia duty.
Maxwell famously scored an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls against Afghanistan despite severe cramping at the 2023 World Cup.
The all-rounder hit a 40-ball century against the Netherlands, the fastest in men's Cricket World Cup history.

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Following Glenn Maxwell's retirement from international cricket at age 38, Martin Pegan reviews six of the destructive all-rounder's greatest knocks for Australia. The list highlights his iconic 201 not out against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup, where he overcame severe cramping to rescue Australia from 91 for 7 alongside Pat Cummins, leading them toward the title.

The feature also details his 145 not out against Sri Lanka in 2016, a gritty solitary Test century in Ranchi, his 40-ball World Cup hundred against the Netherlands, a 51-ball century at the SCG in 2015, and an unbeaten 120 against the West Indies.

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The Joy of Six: Glenn Maxwell’s greatest innings for Australia

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