Glenn Maxwell strikes at 146-plus in T20 World Cup: Stats
What's the story
The 2026 Men's ICC T20 World Cup will be underway on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Australia, placed in Group B, will play their first match four days later against Ireland. Despite losing Pat Cummins to injury, the 2021 champions will be bolstered by several marquee players, including Glenn Maxwell. Notably, Maxwell has struck at 146-plus in the T20 World Cup.
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Second-most runs for Australia
According to ESPNcricinfo, Maxwell is currently Australia's second-highest run-scorer in the ICC tournament. He is only behind former batter David Warner (984). Across 31 T20 World Cup matches, the former has racked up 579 runs at an average of 27.52. His tally includes a strike rate of 146.32, the best for an Australian with 400-plus runs. He also owns 3 half-centuries.
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30-plus sixes in the tournament
Maxwell's ability to single-handedly turn the tide with his explosive knocks has been a boon to Australia. He is one of only three Australians to have smacked 30-plus sixes (30) in the T20 World Cup, the others being Warner (40) and Shane Watson (31).
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His highest score
Maxwell's highest score in the T20 World Cup is 74 (33), which came against Pakistan in the 2014 edition. Maxwell played a quickfire knock after Australia, attempting to chase 192, were down to 8/2. Despite his blazing hand, Australia lost by 16 runs.
Milestones
Milestones on offer
Maxwell, now 37, is likely to feature in his last T20 World Cup. He could become Australia's highest run-scorer in T20I cricket. With 2,835 runs, he is only behind Warner (3,277) and Aaron Finch (3,120). Maxwell could also become the first Australian with 150 sixes in T20I cricket (currently at 148). He is also closing in on 11,000 runs and 200 wickets (T20 cricket).