In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, Glenn Maxwell made history with an almost unbelievable 201* to lead Australia to one of their most unlikely victories in one-day international cricket. With the aid of 21 fours and 10 sixes, he managed to knock in 128 balls while battling cramps, spasms, and back problems.
Top individual scores in a run-chase ODI
After surpassing Fakhar Zaman’s 193 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2021, Glenn Maxwell’s 201* is currently the greatest total in ODI cricket during a chase.
Highest individual scores in ODIs at No.6
At No. 6 in ODIs, Maxwell broke the record for the greatest individual score for a batsman. Maxwell beat Kapil Dev’s 175* against Zimbabwe during the 1983 World Cup.
Highest individual scores for Australia in ODIs
Maxwell’s 201* has surpassed Shane Watson’s 185* against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2011 to become the best score for an Australian hitter in ODIs.
Highest score by a non-opener in ODIs
Maxwell’s current effort also stands as the highest score for a non-opener in ODI cricket. He exceeds Zimbabwean Charles Coventry’s 2009 performance in Bulawayo versus Bangladesh, which was 194*. Viv Richards held the record for the highest score from a non-opener in a World Cup when he hit 181 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1987.
Highest partnerships for 8th wicket or below in ODIs
The greatest partnership for the eighth wicket in ODIs, as well as for the seventh wicket or less, came with Pat Cummins (11* off 60) for 202* runs.
3rd Highest individual scores in World Cups
After Chris Gayle’s 215 against Zimbabwe in Canberra in 2015 and Martin Guptill’s 237* against the West Indies in 2015, Maxwell’s 201* is currently the third-highest individual score in World Cup history.
2nd Fastest double hundreds in ODIs (in terms of balls taken)
The third-fastest double-century performance in ODI history is currently Maxwell’s knock coming in 128 balls. The fastest still stands to be Ishan Kishan’s double century at Chattogram in 2022 against Bangladesh in 126 balls.