ICC World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell scripts history with double century against Afghanistan

On November 7, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell played a crucial role in Australia's victory against Afghanistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium by hitting an electrifying double-century. (Image: Reuters)

Maxwell smashed a 201 in 128 balls, with 21 fours and 10 sixes. He struck at a strike rate of over 157. (Image: Reuters)

Australia achieved its inaugural ODI double century thanks to Glenn Maxwell's historic feat, marking the 11th instance of a double century in 50-over cricket, overall. Maxwell surpassed Shane Watson's previous record of 185 against Bangladesh in 2011. (Image: Reuters)

Additionally, Glenn Maxwell's performance in this ODI run-chase stands as the highest individual score, surpassing Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, who scored 193 against South Africa in 2021. (Image: Reuters)

Glenn Maxwell's score of 201 marks the third occurrence of a double century in ODI Cricket World Cups, with Chris Gayle and Martin Guptill being the other two players who achieved this feat. (Image: Reuters)