Glenn Maxwell finds his lost form in the ongoing BBL 13 where he guided Melbourne Stars to a stunning 7 wickets triumph over Hobart Hurricanes in the 17th fixture of the league. Maxwell’s gleaming knock of 35 runs off 18 balls embellished with four sixes left the crowd in awe. The way Maxwell carried away his innings & guided the team to a victory was truly commendable. The highlight of his innings was a switch-hit off Patrick Dooley in the fifth over. Displaying exemplary class & finesse, Maxwell kneeled on his knees to send the ball into the stands.
With Maxwell at the helm of Stars affairs, the franchisee managed to chase the DLS target within 6.3 overs registering their second win of the season & winning four crucial points. sitting in the fourth spot of the Points table, the Stars are all set to face Adelaide Strikers in their next match on December 31. Maxwell’s performance was not limited to just bat but the stellar batter went on to display a stellar show with the ball as well. Maxwell’s brilliant bowling restricted Hurricanes to a modest total of 155 runs. His exceptional performances with bat & ball are an asset for Stars both at the National and international level.
BBL 13: Glenn Maxwell’s Stint Guided Stars to Title Triumph
Coming to Maxwell’s bowling prowess the stellar batter claimed three wickets in four overs. His standout performance with the ball came in the eleventh over Maxwell removing Caleb Jewell & Sam Hain from the pitch & almost grabbing Corey Anderson’s wicket. In the next over, Maxwell sent Tim David back to the hut reducing Hurricanes’ hope of posting a good total on board.
As Stars aims to capitalize on their win & move up on the Points table, rain can hinder their dreams. The eleventh-hour delay due to rain could prove detrimental to the Stars’ winning momentum if the rest of their fixture gets washed out. But Maxwell’s match-winning performance has renewed their motivation & prepare them for the upcoming fixtures.
Maxwell has also starred in the ODI World Cup 2023 where he helped the Australian team register a gleaming win & lift their sixth ODI World Cup Trophy. Maxwell’s return to RCB is a realm of joy for the RCB fans who are aiming for their team to win their maiden IPL trophy this season.
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