“If destructions had a face”- Fans react after Glen Maxwell fastest World Cup century.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell showcased his explosive batting prowess during the 2023 World Cup match against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. His incredible performance etched his name into the record books, as he achieved the fastest century in the history of ODI World Cups. This remarkable feat occurred when Maxwell reached the 100-run milestone in a mere 40 balls, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa’s Aiden Markram, who achieved a century in 49 balls during the same tournament.
Maxwell took the crease when Australia’s score stood at 266/4 after 39 overs. From that moment, he mesmerized the audience with his exquisite strokeplay, managing to clear the boundary ropes eight times with massive sixes and finding the gaps for nine boundaries. However, his extraordinary innings eventually concluded in the 50th over.
The 35-year-old dynamo amassed a total of 106 runs from just 44 deliveries, which significantly contributed to his team posting a commanding total of 399 runs. Social media platforms buzzed with widespread acclaim for Glenn Maxwell, showering him with well-deserved praise for his extraordinary batting prowess.