Australian batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s wife, Vini Raman, expressed her joy in a sweet post following Maxwell’s spectacular hundred in the third T20I against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 28. With a picture of Maxwell on social media, she captioned it with a simple yet heartfelt “home time.”

In a dazzling display of batting prowess, Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls, comprising eight fours and as many sixes, guiding Australia to chase down a challenging target of 223 with five wickets in hand. The 35-year-old rightfully earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional performance.

Prior to the game, it was confirmed that Maxwell, along with Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott, would be returning home after the third T20I. Steve Smith and Adam Zampa had already departed before the match, as reported by cricket.com.au.

Eagerly anticipating Maxwell’s return, Vini shared an Instagram story featuring a red heart and an airplane emoji, capturing the excitement of welcoming her husband back home.

Before the T20I series in India, Maxwell played a pivotal role in Australia’s victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup. His notable achievements include a brilliant double hundred against Afghanistan and breaking the record for the fastest ODI World Cup hundred against the Netherlands, reaching three figures in just 40 balls.

Reflecting on his remarkable century in the third T20I, which also marked his 100th match for Australia in the format, Maxwell acknowledged the challenges posed by the dew. Despite the difficulty for bowlers, he commended his team for staying competitive until the final over.

“The dew obviously makes it difficult to hold on to, we knew it was going to be hard work to bowl yorkers, and there probably wasn’t a number in our head at the back-end to set ourselves to. We thought if we can stay in the hunt until the last over, we can give ourselves a chance, you never know it might come off the middle and you might stay in the game,” Maxwell said after his match-winning knock.

“We did really well to stay in the game until the final over. Knowing that Axar [Patel] had one over left meant (Matthew Wade) Wadey had to be out there to cash in and I was trying to take on all the pace bowlers and get the run rate under a little bit under control,” the 35-year-old added.

Prepare yourselves for an epic clash of titans, for this Saturday, down at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia prideful conquerors of the Cricket World Cup five times shall engage in a fierce and timeless battle with their arch-nemeses, England, in Match 36 of the illustrious ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. After enduring the treacherous storms of defeat and stumbling through the murky abyss of doubt, Australia has emerged triumphantly, blazing a trail of four consecutive victories  a testament to their unwavering resolve and indomitable spirit. Embarking on their voyage, they triumphed in a grueling battle against Sri Lanka; subsequently, they displayed their prowess against Pakistan and Netherlands, with both David Warner and Glenn Maxwell achieving historic centuries. Travis Head dazzled the cricketing world in the recent New Zealand match; showcasing his impressive skills, he celebrated a magnificent century and played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumph in a high-scoring encounter.

England’s Struggles
Contrarily, England, the reigning title holders, are grappling in the competition with a mere solitary triumph out of six encounters, thereby relegating themselves to the lowest rung of the standings. Their latest battle against India oh, how it cut through their hopeful hearts like a piercing dagger proved to be a devastating blow, a resounding concerto of failure that echoed across their horizons. Given the absence of significant stakes, England encounters the peril of premature elimination from the competition, thereby jeopardizing the preservation of their onerous records.

Openers: David Warner, Travis Head
In the majestic realm of cricket, where willow meets leather, David Warner has emerged as a prodigious force for Australia; his blistering prowess yielding a staggering total of 413 runs in six matches, adorned with the glistening jewels of two resplendent centuries. Travis Head’s resurgence in the squad has bolstered the prowess of the batting unit, exhibiting an extraordinary strike rate of 147.67 during the current calendar year.

The middle order is populated by a formidable trio: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Josh Inglis, three powerful batsmen who possess the ability to wreak havoc on the opposition.

Behold! In the tumultuous realm of cricket, where valor clashes with destiny, a formidable duo emerges! Steve Smith, a champion of resolute steadiness, and Marnus Labuschagne, a virtuoso of adaptability, stand firm in the heart of battle. With the finesse of a master blacksmith, they forge alliances and shatter opponents, all while seamlessly transitioning between gears in the great machinery of triumph  an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! Josh Inglis, with his bat wielding like a fiery spear, unleashes an explosive onslaught; his limited runs notwithstanding.

Versatile individuals: Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis
Regrettably, Glenn Maxwell’s services are currently rendered unattainable as a result of an injury, while the possibility remains that Cameron Green might be reinstated to the XI. Marcus Stoinis, an established luminary in high-stakes encounters, continues to be a pivotal resource for the Australian team.

Ah, lo and behold, the heavens have granted us with the magnificent quartet of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampamighty warriors armed with leather spheres, poised to unleash their fearsome array of deliveries upon the hapless batsmen who dare to challenge their supremacy.

In the last match, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood exhibited a glimmer of hope; their performance is absolutely crucial for Australia. Adam Zampa has been spearheading the art of spin wizardry, while Mitchell Starc persistently shines as a stellar virtuoso in the esteemed cricketing extravaganza known as the World Cup.

Australia’s Predicted Playing XI

David Warner ,Josh Inglis (wk) ,Pat Cummins (c) Marnus Labuschagne Steven Smith ,Travis Head ,Cameron Green,
Adam Zampa Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc,
Marcus Stoinis.

Glenn Maxwell made history in the ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 by scoring a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands. This is the fastest century in the tournament, breaking the previous record of 49 balls set by Aiden Markram. Maxwell hit eight sixes and nine fours in his innings, reaching fifty runs in 27 balls and then the century in just 13 more balls.

Maxwell played some extraordinary shots, including two impressive sixes against Bas De Leede in the 47th over. After his incredible innings, former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Maxwell’s “reverse hit” as one of the greatest cricketing shots.

Australia won the match by 309 runs, and Maxwell mentioned that he had to calm himself down in the beginning and rebuild the innings. He adapted his approach based on the timing of wickets and the game’s circumstances. He focused on hitting the ball through the gaps and became more aggressive towards the end of his innings.

Maxwell attributed his success to his experience playing in India and wasn’t concerned about what people said about his ODI cricket performance, emphasizing that it didn’t matter to him.

Glenn Maxwell’s Record-Breaking Century at Men’s ODI World Cup

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell made cricket history by scoring the quickest century in the men’s ODI World Cup, showcasing his incredible skill. His breathtaking hundred, achieved in just 40 balls, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world during a league match against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

This remarkable feat shattered the previous record held by South Africa’s Aiden Markram, who reached a century in 49 deliveries against Sri Lanka at the same venue and, coincidentally, the same pitch on October 7.

Maxwell’s remarkable 40-ball century, ultimately amassing 106 runs off 44 deliveries, included a flurry of nine fours and eight sixes. This places his century as the fourth fastest in men’s ODI cricket. He swiftly reached his half-century in just 27 balls and astonishingly required a mere 13 more to reach the record-breaking century, leaving the Netherlands’ bowling attack in awe.

In a mid-inning chat with broadcasters, Maxwell credited his success to his ability to read the bowlers, emphasizing the need for lightning-fast hands against quick bowlers. He expressed his intention to clear the infield with precision, acknowledging the Netherlands’ efforts in saving certain boundaries.

Maxwell’s extraordinary performance, complemented by David Warner’s sixth ODI World Cup century, catapulted Australia to a commanding total of 399-6 in 50 overs, marking their second-highest score in the tournament’s history. Unfortunately, for the Netherlands, their fast-bowling all-rounder, Bas de Leede, now holds the record for the most expensive ODI spell in history. He conceded 115 runs in ten overs, surpassing the previous record of 113 runs held by Mick Lewis and Adam Zampa.