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Glenn Maxwell Equals Rohit Sharma's World Record With T20I Ton Against West Indies

Glenn Maxwell slammed a sensational century to equal India skipper Rohit Sharma's world record during the second T20I encounter against West Indies in Adelaide on Sunday. This was Maxwell's fifth century in the shortest format of the sport and he became only the second batter ever after Rohit to achieve the massive feat. Maxwell looked in supreme form as he scored 120 off 55 deliveries with the help of 12 boundaries and 8 sixes. The knock was filled with exciting shots and thanks to his blistering innings, Australia posted their highest T20I total against West Indies - 241/4 in 20 overs.

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West Indies skipper Rovman Powell won the toss and chose to bowl in the second of three Twenty20 internationals against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday.

"I'll Never Stop": Ex-West Indies Star Shuts Down Critic, Calls Himself 'Ambitionless Teenager'

Responding to a troll criticising him for his commentary, former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop opened up on the reason why he will not stop praising and hyping performances of up-and-coming players through his platform. Bishop, who has played 127 international matches and picked up 279 wickets for West Indies from 1988-1998 as a pace bowler, transitioned to a commentator following his retirement. His electric commentary, charismatic voice, and iconic quotables over the years have given him a lot of popularity among fans. A key feature of his commentary is his knowledge of up-and-coming cricketers and how well he hypes them up after a good performance.

David Warner, Adam Zampa Star As Australia Beat West Indies In 1st T20I

David Warner slammed 70 off 36 balls in his 100th Twenty20 international and Adam Zampa grabbed three wickets as Australia beat the West Indies by 11 runs in the opening clash of their three-match series on Friday. The hosts crunched 213-7 after being sent in to bat on a windy and cold Hobart evening. The visitors put up a valiant fight but they could only manage 202-8, with Zampa taking 3-26. Warner, who became only the third man after New Zealand's Ross Taylor and India's Virat Kohli to play 100 internationals in each format, hit 12 fours and a six in his explosive knock to anchor the Australia innings.

David Warner Becomes First Australian To Make 100 Appearances In All Formats

Experienced opener David Warner on Friday became the first player from Australia to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket following his inclusion in Australia's playing XI for the first T20I clash against West Indies on Friday. Warner making his 100th appearance in the T20I, joined the likes of former skipper Aaron Finch (103) and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (100) to become just the third Australian player to achieve the feat. Overall Warner joins the elite company of India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli and New Zealand's Ross Taylor to become the third man to represent his country a hundred times in all formats.

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Glenn Maxwell Equals Rohit Sharma's World Record With T20I Ton Against West Indies

LIVE | Second T20: Australia v West Indies

"I'll Never Stop": Ex-West Indies Star Shuts Down Critic, Calls Himself 'Ambitionless Teenager'

David Warner, Adam Zampa Star As Australia Beat West Indies In 1st T20I

David Warner Becomes First Australian To Make 100 Appearances In All Formats

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