"Mad Maaax": SS Rajamouli, Ayushmann Khurrana Hail Glenn Maxwell's Magical Knock vs Afghanistan In CWC 2023
It ain't over until its over! This saying was proved right by Australia batter Glenn Maxwell as he produced arguably the greatest ODI innings of all time to help Australia snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
It ain't over until it's over! This saying was proved right by Australia batter Glenn Maxwell as he produced arguably the greatest ODI innings of all time to help Australia snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Chasing 292, Australia found themselves reeling at one stage as they were reduced to 91/7 in the 19th over. However, Glenn Maxwell who is known as the 'Big Show', played a whirlwind unbeaten knock of 201 runs off just 128 balls to help Australia register a three-wicket win with 19 balls to spare.
In the latest entertainment news, many celebrities from the showbiz industry have expressed their awe towards this knock played by Glenn Maxwell.
Taking to X, 'RRR' and 'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli wrote, "MAAADDD MAAAXXXX. The greatest innings I ever saw.."
MAAADDD MAAAXXXX.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 7, 2023
The greatest innings I ever saw...
On the other hand, Ayushmann Khurrana wrote, "Whatta soldier of a performance by Maxwell. Afghans actually lost to Glen. Well supported by Cummins. Yahan experience kaam aaya hai. Well tried Afghanistan. Mujib ko baksh dena bas."
Whatta soldier of a performance by Maxwell. Afghans actually lost to Glen. Well supported by Cummins. Yahan experience kaam aaya hai. Well tried Afghanistan. Mujib ko baksh dena bas.#AUSvsAFG #WorldCup2023
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) November 7, 2023
For the unversed, Maxwell's catch was dropped by Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, and it turned out to be the game-changing moment.
Hollywood star Kumail Nanjiani shared a picture of Maxwell on X, saying, "Pakistan thanks you."
Pakistan thanks you. #CricketWorldCup2023 #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/lXhXdhzB9N
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) November 7, 2023
'Wolverine' actor Hugh Jackman shared an image of Maxwell raising his bat, and wrote: "Greatest inning of all time?"
Actors Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh also praised Maxwell on X (formerly Twitter).
Check out their posts here:
It’s not over yet but is this the bravest innings in a World Cup?
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) November 7, 2023
No legs only wrists.
No legs only heart.
Hats off @Gmaxi_32 .#AUSvAFG
MAXimum City - Maxwell magic…. I have never seen a more unbelievable innings - Double TON … @Gmaxi_32 unwavering commitment to win a lost battle. #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/Kpg0tTosc6
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) November 7, 2023
For the uninitiated, if Afghanistan had defeated Australia, Pakistan's road to the semi-finals would have gotten all the more difficult, but Australia's victory keeps Pakistan's chances alive.
Talking about the match between Afghanistan and Australia, the former batted first and posted 291/5 in the allotted 50 overs, owing to an unbeaten 129-run knock by opening batter Ibrahim Zadran.
Australia got off to a bad start in their chase and the side lost all their frontline batters except Maxwell by the 19th over.
However, Maxwell formed an unbeaten stand of 202 runs for the eighth wicket with captain Pat Cummins to take Australia over the line.
Australia also sealed their semi-final spot with this win, and the five-time World Cup champions will be taking on South Africa in the semi-finals.
