The “Big Show” does not need any sort of introduction. Be it England, South Africa or India, Glenn Maxwell has conquered each venue by depositing sixes out of the stadiums at will, changing outcomes of matches, and single-handedly demolishing some of the best bowlers on the planet.
Glenn Maxwell has been so dominant in the shortest format of the game, that in the times where he has found runs hard to come by, he is still held in high regard by the opponents because of his sheer ability to produce the outrageous at any given point, thus snatching away the game from you.
What is Glenn Maxwell’s age?
Maxwell is 33 at present and will turn 34 on the 14th of October. He is in the Twilight of his career and will want to end it on a high. The Aussie all-rounder is still very fit on the field, though his form with the bat has been questionable at times. However, he adds another dimension to the team’s superior nature, with his superb bowling and brilliant work in the field.
Glenn Maxwell always found the T20 game to his liking, and the numbers back up his superiority in the format. 2000 runs in 90 games, striking at above 150 are definitely something that will have the opponents sweating. The fact that he has 3 T20I centuries, a feat that is a novelty in this format of the game, there is no wonder as to why he’s held in such high regard. He is another player of the established old guard, upon whom will rest the hopes of defending their crown as champions of the world in the coming weeks.
Along with his prowess with the bat, Maxwell’s prowess with the ball is something that has time and again come to the rescue of his side whenever called upon. 36 wickets and the ability to put the brakes on with the ball has seen him also bowl with the new ball on occasion. He also is one of the best fielders in this side, with a rocket of an arm and the speed to cover ground in lightning quick time.
How many T20 centuries does Glenn Maxwell have?
Glenn Maxwell has 3 T20 World Cup centuries to his name, with his highest score being 145* in a total of 92 matches. He has 9 other 50s to his name as well, in the shortest format of the game.
What is Glenn Maxwell’s highest score in the ICC T20 World Cup?
Though Glenn Maxwell does not have a ICC T20 World Cup century yet, he has a 50 to his name. His highest score in this ICC tournament is 74.
This is another tournament where Glenn Maxwell enters on the back of a lean run. In a career that has been great, but not without its share of peaks and troughs, a loss of form in key times is something that has plagued Maxwell throughout his playing career, especially in this format. He is a player who relies on his momentum, and if he doesn’t have it, it becomes a very difficult proposition to see him attempt too much too soon. He had an abysmal series against India, where he barely contributed with the bat, and also got dismissed for two ducks in three games.
While Australia do have the complete and utter faith in him, deep down Maxwell knows that this is the worst time to go out of touch, especially when the tournament is right at your head, and coupled with the fact that there is competition for the same place by likes of Tim David, Daniel Sams etc. Just like Warner, Glenn Maxwell himself is edging toward the wrong side of 30, well aware of the fact that he does not have a lot of cricket to play ahead of him. Maxwell has never really gone ahead and dominated a tournament from beginning to end. We have seen him play like a world-beater in many phases, but he has not been able to translate those performances throughout the tournament. What a story it would be for him to dominate this tournament, especially on home soil.
The stage is set for the Big Show. Will he be able to deliver?.
