In the latest T20 clash against India at Guwahati, Glenn Maxwell, the dynamic Australian all-rounder, once again lived up to his nickname, ‘The Big Show,’ delivering a stellar performance that mirrored his outstanding run in white-ball cricket. His unbeaten 104 off 48 balls, featuring eight fours and eight sixes, played a pivotal role in Australia’s successful chase of India’s formidable total of 223. This century not only marked Maxwell’s 100th T20I match but also tied him with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for the most T20I centuries, achieved in just 92 innings, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.

Maxwell’s T20I career statistics are equally impressive, amassing 2,275 runs in 100 matches at an average of 29.54 and a striking rate exceeding 153. He now shares the honor of being Australia’s third-highest T20I run-scorer with four centuries and 10 fifties, the highest being an unbeaten 145*. Notably, this achievement comes on the heels of Maxwell’s power-packed display in ODI cricket during the World Cup.

In a memorable encounter against the Netherlands, Maxwell entered the fray with Australia at 266/4 in the 39th over. Within a mere 11 overs, he transformed the match into a breathtaking century, the fastest-ever in Cricket World Cup history. His 106 off 44 balls, featuring nine fours and eight sixes, propelled Australia to a commanding total of 399, ultimately lea💜ding to the Netherlands being dismissed for 90.

On November 7, facing a potential upset against Afghanistan, Maxwell once again emerged as the savior. Despite battling heat, cramps and back spasms, he forged a match-winning partnership with skipper Pat Cummins. Maxwell’s audacious strokes, resembling golf or baseball shots, saw him score an unbeaten 201* in just 128 balls, with 12 fours and 10 sixes, securing an extraordinary victory. This remarkable innings not only marked Australia’s comeback but also etched Maxwell’s name in history as the first Australian male cricketer to score an ODI double century, the highest-ever by a non-opener.

The resilience, fearlessness, and never-give-up attitude displayed by Maxwell mirrored a Bollywood script, where the hero rises from adversity to triumph unexpectedly. Social media buzzed with memes and comparisons to WWE icon Undertaker, underscoring Maxwell’s energetic assault on opponents when defeat seemed imminent.

Fast forward three weeks, and Maxwell replicated his heroics with a record-equalling century against India in the third T20I. With 529 runs in 13 matches this year at an average of 58.77 and a strike rate exceeding 156, Maxwell appears poised to play a crucial role in Australia’s bid for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June. As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the tournament, only time will reveal if ‘The Big Show’ continues to dazzle and guide Australia to yet another ICC title.