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Glenn Maxwell showcased a remarkable performance, achieving a milestone by equalling the record for the most T20 international centuries

Glenn Maxwell showcased a remarkable performance, achieving a milestone by equalling the record for the most T20 international centuries during Australia’s convincing 34-run victory against West Indies.

12 February 2024
12 February 2024

Glenn Maxwell showcased a remarkable performance, achieving a milestone by equalling the record for the most T20 international centuries during Australia's convincing 34-run victory against West Indies.

Maxwell's explosive innings of 120 runs off 55 balls, featuring eight sixes and 12 fours, brought him level with India's Rohit Sharma for the most T20 centuries.

Maxwell's extraordinary knock played a pivotal role in Australia setting a formidable target of 241-4, marking their highest Twenty20 total on home soil.

Despite a brief scare when he was on 10 and narrowly avoided a run-out, Maxwell's innings was otherwise flawless.

The 35-year-old showcased his versatility with a range of 360-degree hitting, capitalizing on the true pitch and the short boundaries square of the wicket.

Reaching his half-century in just 25 balls, Maxwell symmetrically reached his century off precisely 50 balls, guiding Australia to their fourth-highest T20 total.

West Indies, in response, finished on 207-9 as Australia secured the series 2-0 with one match remaining.

The West Indies' pursuit of the challenging target never truly threatened Australia, with Marcus Stoinis standing out as the pick of the home side's attack, finishing with figures of 3-36.

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell contributed a spirited 63 off 36 balls, and Andre Russell added 37 from 16, but their efforts fell short.

In a peculiar incident during the penultimate over, the last man, Alzarri Joseph, seemed to be run out by a throw from Tim David to the non-striker's end.

Although Australia's players celebrated seeing Joseph well short of his ground on the big screen replay, on-field umpire Gerard Abood ruled there had been "no appeal" for the run-out.

Television replays seemingly supported the umpire's decision, and the game continued amid the controversy.

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