India vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell smashes century to seal thrilling final-ball win

29.11.2023 - 08:23 thenationalnews.com

A stunning century from Glenn Maxwell guided Australia to a thrilling last-ball victory over India by five wickets in Guwahati on Tuesday, a result that keeps the five-match T20 series alive.

The Baggy Greens had been set a daunting target after the hosts posted 222-3 in their innings, which saw Ruturaj Gaikwad (123 not out) crack his maiden international century.

Having lost the opening two games of a series that followed hot-on-the-heels of their ODI World Cup final win against the same opposition, Australia seemed to be sliding to a potential series clean sweep of defeats.

Opener Aaron Hardie (16) was first to fall with Travis Head – back in the team following his match-winning century in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium – and Josh Inglis falling in the space of four balls, for 35 and 10 respectively.

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The Indian T20I cricket team needed a win against South Africa to level the series in Johannesburg on Thursday. And they did just that in the third T20I in some style. First, India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored a world record-equalling fourth T20I ton to take India to a huge 201/7 in 20 overs. Then the bowlers pressed hard to ensure South Africa don't get anywhere close to the target. However, there was hope for South Africa with David Millers in great from, despite wickets falling at the other end.

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A very important Test series will start this week when Pakistan takes on Australia in an away series. It's a new look Pakistan, under the leadership of new captain, Shan Masood. Australia, after the ODI Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, will expect a great series at home. Glenn Maxwell was an important member of that side. Maxwell is currently back home in Australia, preparing himself for another domestic Big Bash League campaign, while many of his World Cup-winning teammates are gearing up for the start of a hectic Test summer that includes a three-match series against World Test Championship pacesetters Pakistan and two contests against the West Indies.

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"Selectors Were...": Glenn Maxwell On Mitchell Johnson Criticising David Warner's Selection

Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has reacted to the latest controversy, involving former pacer Mitchell Johnson and opener David Warner, that has gripped Australian cricket in the past few days. In his column for The West Australian, Johnson launched a scathing attack on Warner and chief selector George Bailey. Johnson had questioned a Test farewell for Warner by pointing out his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal. Reacting to his column on Warner, Bailey had said: "I've been sent little snippets of it - I hope he's OK".

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