Srinagar: On the way to playing best ever ODI knock on Tuesday against Afghanistan in Mumbai, Australia star Glenn Maxwell also shattered record of Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman.
Maxwell saw the Australia qualify for the semi-final of the World Cup directly as they now sit third on the points table with 12 points with one more match to play.
Glenn Maxwell remained notout on 201 off 128 balls, powered by 21 fours and 10 sixes. Maxwell claimed the record of the highest score while chasing in ODIs.
Earlier, the record was with Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, who had made 193 against South Africa in Johanessburg.
Highest scores while chasing in ODIs:
201* – Maxwell v Afg, 2023 – Won
193 – Fakhar v SA, 2021 – Lost
185* – Watson v Ban, 2011 – Won
183* – Dhoni v SL, 2005 – Won
183 – Kohli v Pak, 2012 – Won
Maxwell come to bat when his side was 49-4 after Josh Inglis had just lost his wicket for a golden duck. However, Maxwell got a life on two different occasions as he was dropped by Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mujeeb ur Rehman.
Maxwell was largely supported by Cummins who played a calm and sensible knock, scoring 12 runs in 68 balls.
The 35-year-old also suffered cramps and, in the last few overs, he was unable to run while also playing shots without using any footwork.
Glenn Maxwell became the first ever batter to score a 200 in a chase in ODIs and also the first player to score 2 centuries in a WC edition batting at No. 5 or lower.