Cricket World Cup: Australia def Afghanistan, Glenn Maxwell dominates player ratings with perfect 10
Glenn Maxwell rightly took all the headlines, but a trend throughout the World Cup continued against Afghanistan, the worrying form of one of Australia’s most reliable stars.
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Australia pulled off a record chase of 293 for victory – and that barely tells a tenth of the story, as Glenn Maxwell spearheaded one of the most remarkable comeback wins in World Cup history.
He was ably supported by skipper Pat Cummins, but this truly was a 10 out of 10 performance on a night where Australia looked headed for a disastrous defeat which would’ve jeopardised their semi-final chances.
Coach Andrew McDonald has much to ponder after several players continued their indifferent World Cup form, but they’re good problems to have after witnessing greatness in the form of Maxwell and his ridiculous double century.
Daniel Cherny gives his player ratings from one of the great World Cup games.
Originally published as Cricket World Cup: Australia def Afghanistan, Glenn Maxwell dominates player ratings with perfect 10
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