Glenn Maxwell registers unique record in ODI cricket history courtesy of World Cup double hundred

Glenn Maxwell, the Australian all-rounder, delivered an astounding performance that etched his name into the cricketing record books. His unbeaten knock of 201 runs propelled Australia to a breathtaking 3-wicket victory over Afghanistan in a pivotal encounter at the ODI World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. Maxwell's extraordinary display not only rescued Australia from a tough position but also cemented his place in the annals of cricketing history as a remarkable all-rounder.

3 things you need to know

• Batting first, Afghanistan scored 291/5 in 50 overs thanks to a century from Ibrahim Zadran
• While chasing the target, Australia lost 7 wickets for just 91 runs on the board
• Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins forged a record 202-run partnership to help Australia win  

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List of records broken in AUS vs AFG match

• Glenn Maxwell registered the highest individual score by an Australian batter in men's ODI cricket
• Glenn Maxwell scored the highest run in a chase in CWC history
• Maxwell's valiant ton is only the third double century to come in a men's Cricket World Cup game.
• The star all-rounder registered the highest individual score in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023
• The RCB star also scored the second fastest ODI double hundred which came in 128 balls
• The 202-run partnership between Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins is Australia's highest for the 8th wicket in ODIs
• The 584-run aggregate in the highest match aggregate involving Australia and Afghanistan in ODIs

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Glenn Maxwell registers a unique record

Glenn Maxwell has etched his name in the annals of ODI cricket history with a unique and unprecedented feat. His unbeaten double-century against Afghanistan marked a groundbreaking moment, as he became the first batsman to achieve an ODI double-century in a run chase. Prior to Maxwell's remarkable innings, only eight other batters in men's cricket had managed to score a double hundred in ODI matches, but all of those monumental knocks were achieved while setting the target for the opposition.