In the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, Glenn Maxwell stunned the world of cricket with his explosive batting. In the 40th match of the BBL, Melbourne Stars defeated Hobart Hurricanes by 40 runs. Playing for Melbourne Stars in this match, Maxwell scored a fiery 76 runs off 32 balls. During his innings, Maxwell hit 5 fours and 6 sixes, leading his team to the knockout round, where they will face Sydney Thunder.
Maxwell Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record
Glenn Maxwell broke a special T20 cricket record held by Rohit Sharma during the 40th match of the Big Bash League. Maxwell hit 6 sixes in his innings, surpassing Rohit Sharma to become the player with the most sixes in T20 cricket. Maxwell has now hit 528 sixes in 458 matches, ranking seventh in the list of players with the most sixes in T20s. Rohit Sharma has hit 525 sixes in 448 matches, across 435 innings.
Batsmen with 500 Sixes in T20 Cricket:
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 463 matches – 1,056 sixes
- Kieron Pollard (West Indies) – 691 matches – 901 sixes
- Andre Russell (West Indies) – 531 matches – 729 sixes
- Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – 377 matches – 593 sixes
- Colin Munro (New Zealand) – 434 matches – 550 sixes
- Alex Hales (England) – 486 matches – 540 sixes
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 458 matches – 528 sixes
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 448 matches – 525 sixes
- Jos Buttler (England) – 429 matches – 509 sixes
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Maxwell’s Brilliant BBL Season
Maxwell is in outstanding form this season in the BBL. In 8 matches, he has scored 297 runs at an average of 59.40. He has been named Player of the Match in three consecutive games, highlighting his impressive performance.
Good News for Punjab Kings
Maxwell’s explosive form in the BBL is certainly great news for Punjab Kings. The franchise bought him for 4 crore rupees in the IPL auction, and now he has been added to their squad. It will be interesting to see how Maxwell can impact Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL season.