Overview
Explore the incredible journey of Glenn James Maxwell, a cricket sensation known for his electrifying style on the field. Delve into his impressive records, career stats, and noteworthy achievements.
Profile
- Full Name: Glenn James Maxwell
- Born: October 14, 1988, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
- Age: 34 years and 315 days
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
- Playing Role: Batting Allrounder
Teams
Maxwell’s cricket prowess has shone in various teams, including Australia, Delhi Daredevils, Hampshire, Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Renegades, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and more.
Glenn Maxwell Cricket Journey
Glenn Maxwell, famed for his rapid scoring, shines in limited-overs cricket with audacious play. His effortless execution of unconventional shots disrupts fielding strategies. Adept as an offspinner and exceptional fielder, he excels in one-day and T20 cricket.
In 2017, he secured his debut Test century against India in Ranchi. Despite a brief ODI absence, he rebounded with a third T20I century in early 2019, propelling Australia to chase 191 against Pakistan in the UAE.
A mental health hiatus in late 2019 transformed his game. Conversations about his role under white-ball captain Aaron Finch revitalized his prowess. He excelled in an IPL season with Royal Challengers Bangalore, becoming the first to breach the 150-run mark in a BBL innings in January 2022. However, his impact waned in the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups.
Maxwell’s prominence grew in Victoria cricket, with a swift 19-ball half-century against Tasmania in 2010-11 – the fastest in Australia’s domestic one-day history. He carried this mastery onto the international stage, including a scorching 51-ball century against Sri Lanka in the 2015 World Cup.
While Australia utilized Maxwell’s skills in Test cricket, his influence was tempered by impatience at the crease. Notably, in 2013, in Delhi, he etched history by opening both batting and bowling in the same Test match. His Test appearances dwindled after the 2017 Bangladesh tour.
Glenn Maxwell Career Highlights
- Made his first Test hundred against India in Ranchi in 2017.
- Blasted a 51-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in the 2015 World Cup.
- Revived his form after a mental health break, displaying remarkable performances in ODIs and IPL.
- Achieved the distinction of opening both batting and bowling in a Test match.
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 7 | 14 | 1 | 339 | 104 | 26.07 | 59.47 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| ODI | 128 | 117 | 14 | 3490 | 108 | 33.88 | 124.82 | 2 | 23 | 333 | 128 | 79 | 0 |
| T20I | 98 | 90 | 14 | 2159 | 145* | 28.40 | 150.97 | 3 | 10 | 176 | 106 | 41 | 0 |
| FC | 69 | 115 | 10 | 4147 | 278 | 39.49 | 73.86 | 7 | 24 | 469 | 65 | 58 | 0 |
| List A | 203 | 184 | 22 | 5423 | 146 | 33.47 | 120.53 | 5 | 33 | 525 | 191 | 125 | 0 |
| T20 | 405 | 383 | 53 | 9099 | 154* | 27.57 | 152.31 | 5 | 52 | 769 | 443 | 193 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 7 | 9 | 462 | 341 | 8 | 4/127 | 42.62 | 4.42 | 57.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 128 | 101 | 3248 | 3014 | 60 | 4/46 | 50.23 | 5.56 | 54.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 98 | 66 | 865 | 1076 | 39 | 3/10 | 27.58 | 7.46 | 22.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 69 | 100 | 5824 | 3236 | 78 | 5/40 | 41.48 | 3.33 | 74.6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 203 | 156 | 5139 | 4679 | 105 | 4/46 | 44.56 | 5.46 | 48.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 405 | 272 | 3576 | 4574 | 146 | 3/10 | 31.32 | 7.67 | 24.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Records
- Holds the record for opening the batting and bowling in the same match in Test cricket.
- Second-highest career strike rate in One-Day Internationals (124.82).
- Accomplished the second-most catches in an innings in ODIs (4).
Debut & Last Matches
| Format | Debut Match | Last Match |
|---|---|---|
| Test | India vs Australia, Hyderabad, March 2-5, 2013 | Bangladesh vs Australia, Chattogram, Sept 4-7, 2017 |
| ODI | Australia vs Afghanistan, Sharjah, August 25, 2012 | India vs Australia, Wankhede, March 17, 2023 |
| T20I | Australia vs Pakistan, Dubai (DSC), September 5, 2012 | Australia vs Afghanistan, Adelaide, Nov 4, 2022 |
