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[Saba Sports News] During the second T20I against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, Glenn Maxwell delivered a standout performance by hitting a colossal 109-metre six off Alzarri Joseph. The ball soared over the deep mid-wicket boundary, leaving the fielders as mere spectators. This moment marked the beginning of Maxwell’s explosive innings.
Maxwell’s innings was highlighted by 12 boundaries and eight sixes, allowing him to amass an unbeaten 120 runs from just 55 balls, with an impressive strike rate of 218.18. Contributions from Mitchell Marsh (29 runs from 12 balls) and Tim David (31* runs from 14 balls) helped Australia set a formidable total of 241 runs.
Returning from an injury that sidelined him for the ODI series against the West Indies, Maxwell appeared focused and in form. After a slow start in the series opener, he seized the opportunity in the second match to record his second-highest score in T20Is. The West Indies’ strategies to contain him proved ineffective as he dominated the game.
Post-innings, Maxwell expressed his joy at performing exceptionally in front of his parents and praised the Adelaide Oval wicket for its batting-friendly conditions. His remarks underscored the advantage he felt at the crease, attributing his success to his rapid hand speed and the favorable batting conditions.
“I had a blast out there. It’s always a pleasure to bat in Adelaide, as we’ve seen during the Big Bash—the pitches are excellent. The wicket today was no exception; it was very batsman-friendly. My hand speed was key to my performance. It’s great to have my parents here in Adelaide and to play an innings like this,” Maxwell shared, reflecting on his memorable innings.