Glenn Maxwell retired from ODI cricket on June 2, 2025. Known for fearless power-hitting and unorthodox stroke play, he was a true match-winner. Maxwell delivered unforgettable performances under pressure, often rescuing Australia or chasing big targets. Here are his top five ODI knocks that reflect his explosive brilliance.
5. 96 vs. India, 2016
One of Glenn Maxwell’s finest ODI innings came in the third ODI against India in Melbourne in 2016. Chasing 296 after centuries and fifties from Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ajinkya Rahane, Australia were in trouble at 150/3.
Maxwell turned the game on its head with a blistering counterattack. He smashed 96 off 83 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, fearlessly taking on both pace and spin. Despite wickets falling around him, Maxwell’s aggressive approach kept Australia in the hunt. Though he narrowly missed a century, his innings laid the foundation for a thrilling three-wicket win with seven balls to spare.
4. 102 vs. Sri Lanka, 2015
One of Glenn Maxwell’s most explosive ODI innings came during the 2015 ICC World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Walking in at No. 5 after solid contributions from Steve Smith (72) and Michael Clarke (68), Maxwell unleashed a breathtaking assault on the Sri Lankan bowlers.
He smashed 102 off just 53 balls, including ten fours and four sixes, reaching his century in just 51 balls — then the fastest by an Australian in World Cup history. His fireworks lifted Australia to a commanding 376/9. Sri Lanka put up a fight but ultimately fell short by 64 runs.
3. 108 vs. England, 2020
Australia’s chase began disastrously, slumping to 73/5. That’s when Maxwell joined Alex Carey, and together they forged a match-winning 212-run partnership. Carey scored 106, but it was Maxwell who turned the tide with a sensational 108 off 90 balls, laced with seven sixes and four fours. His composed aggression ensured a thrilling three-wicket victory for Australia.
2. 106 vs. Netherlands, 2023
In a 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match in Delhi, Glenn Maxwell delivered a historic performance against the Netherlands. After David Warner laid the groundwork with a 104-run knock, Maxwell unleashed a brutal assault on the Dutch bowlers.
He raced to a century in just 40 balls—the fastest in men’s ODI World Cup history—showcasing his unmatched power-hitting. Maxwell eventually scored 106 off just 44 deliveries, smashing nine fours and eight sixes. His whirlwind innings powered Australia to a massive total of 399/8, leaving a lasting mark on the tournament and rewriting the World Cup record books.
1. 201* vs. Afghanistan, 2023
Despite suffering from intense cramps and barely able to move his feet, Maxwell launched a counterattack for the ages. With pure timing and brute strength, he smashed 201* off just 128 balls, including 21 fours and 10 sixes. His heroic knock powered Australia to a miraculous three-wicket victory and etched his name in cricketing folklore.
