'A new experience': Glenn Maxwell opens up on facing 100+ deliveries during record run-chase vs AFG

After scoring 201 off 128 balls in Australia's 2023 World Cup match against Afghanistan, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell admitted he was having trouble sleeping. The fact that the 35-year-old still feels discomfort indicates that his rehabilitation is not yet complete. Maxwell was the spotlight of the Australia vs Afghanistan match where he helped his team chase 293 runs at loss of 7 wickets. 

3 things you need to know 

• Australia  beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets with 19 balls left 
• Glenn Maxwell was named the Player of the Match 
• Australia has qualified for the semifinals of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023

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Maxwell made a huge statement after AUS vs AFG match 

On November 7, during his incredible innings against Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Maxwell experienced several cramps in his muscles. With little movement, the spin-bowling all-round player had to rely on boundary strokes because he could not run. Speaking on 'No Balls: The Cricket Podcast,' Maxwell voiced worries about his body's declining capacity for healing as he grew older. He said: 

“I ended up getting to sleep at about 03:30-03:45. I had adrenaline and pain and couldn't switch off. I woke up about 7:30 and was back on dad duty with little Logan. I haven't recovered as well as I used to when I was a bit younger. It takes me a little bit longer to get over hot games. And I haven't faced over 100 balls in an ODI ever, it's a new experience.”

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Maxwell wants to lift the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 for Australia

The Australian made it clear that if Australia didn't win the trophy, this innings would mean nothing. He added: 

“It hasn't sunk in how good it was. I understand the magnitude of the stats. But in my mind and how I was feeling out there, it just felt like me and Pat having fun. It's pretty cool to look back on but I still think that if we don't win this World Cup, it probably won't mean as much going forward. It'll be amazing, but I'd like to hope it puts us on that path to winning.”

The seasoned veteran set multiple records, including becoming the first hitter in ODI history to reach a double-century while batting second. Australia's road now appears to head to a difficult semi-final versus South Africa.