Glenn Maxwell saves Australia! Cricket star hits one of the greatest EVER innings to rescue Pat Cummins’ side with the all-rounder denying Afghanistan a famous victory in Mumbai

• Glenn Maxwell hit one of the greatest innings of all time 
• He rescued Australia from a shock defeat by Afghanistan 
• Maxwell battled severe cramp to get his side the victory 

Glenn Maxwell has produced one of the all-time greatest Cricket World Cup innings to save Australia from a humiliating defeat by Afghanistan and confirm their qualification for the semi finals.

Pat Cummins’ side were at one point 91-7 when chasing down a target score of 283 runs, before Maxwell singlehandedly slammed 201 runs off 128 balls to deny the plucky underdogs. 

The allrounder battled against severe cramp to see his side over the finish line, at one point suffering a serious spasm which required medical attention. 

Maxwell missed his side’s win against England last week after suffering concussion following a freak golf cart accident last week, but returned with a phenomenal knock that will go down in history. 

When asked how he is feeling physically, Maxwell said: ‘Horrific. I feel shocking. 

Glenn Maxwell produced one of the greatest innings of all time for Australia

Pat Cummins’ side were at one point 91-7 before Maxwell rescued his team

He battled severe cramps after returning from concussion on Tuesday

‘It was obviously quite hot when we were fielding today and I haven’t really done a whole lot of high intensity exercise in the heat and it certainly got a hold of me today. Luckily enough I was able to stick it out until the end.’

Maxwell admitted he was lucky not to be sent back to the sheds early on after seeing a catch dropped but was pleased that he capitalised on that second life.  

‘It was basically to stick to our own batting plans. For me it was still trying to be positive, still trying to produce bad balls, if I was defensive then they’d build pressure. 

‘I led a charmed life out there, I was very lucky and made the most out of that. To see it out is something I am really proud of.’ 

More to follow.  

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