Glenn Maxwell Scores Record 154 Star Knock in BBL History

Cricket has always produced a wide range of performances, however, some innings are so extraordinary that they never leave people’s memories.

For example, in the Big Bash League (BBL) Glenn Maxwell produced some stunning performances leading him to be recognized for an introduction, which topped that of the thousands of matches he has played, which undoubtedly left players and spectators stunned.

Maxwell scored an astonishing 154 runs not out playing for the Melbourne Stars, against the Hobart Hurricanes, which is not simply a big score, it was the biggest individual score in the history of the Big Bash League.

Maxwell's efforts took the match, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, into a different level of power and skill, all down to one man's performance.

A Night of Power Hitting by Glenn Maxwell

From the moment Maxwell came to the crease, he looked like man on a mission. He hit the ball all around the ground. The Hobart Hurricanes bowler had no answers for his onslaught. In total, Maxwell piled on an incredible 22 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. He even managed to register his fifty in a blistering 20 balls, showing his attacking intentions from the get-go.

It didn't take long for him to get to hundred either, only off 41 balls. The second fastest century in BBL history. The crowd was pulsating, in support of every shot that came from his bat. Maxwell didn't just play regular cricket shots alongside his strange ones you might say, you could see his trademark flares.

He reverse swept, alongside just simply driving the ball with power to the boundary. The excitement was palpable, felt through the crowd with Kheloexch fans sharing every moment of this amazing shot making. He finished with 154 runs off just 64 balls, safe to say dominance.

How Glenn Maxwell Changed The Game

Maxwell's innings completely changed the momentum of the entire game. His power hitting not only got the Melbourne Stars into a position to chase a big score but also popularised the section of the audience that was getting bored.

Of course it wasn't all Maxwell, but the partnership he built with Marcus Stoinis which was mammoth and Stoinis also played an important role in this score. As Stoinis simply batted to keep some strike rotation as well he chipped in boundary hitting.

All together they took the game away from the Hurricanes. At the end of the innings the Melbourne Stars were able to post 273 runs for just 2 wickets. That became the highest score by a team, in BBL history.

Great score puts massive pressure on the team chasing. Maxwell's innings meant his team were in a position to win before they even bowled a ball.

Here are a few things that stood out about the innings:

-Fastest fifty of the season

-Second-fastest hundred in BBL history

-Highest individual score in the league

The record-breaking innings of Glenn Maxwell

The innings was all about records. Prior to this match, the highest score in the BBL was held by his teammate, Marcus Stoinis, with 147. Maxwell blew past that score and set a new target. His 154 not out is now the number for a batsman to beat in this league.

This performance confirmed his nickname of "The Big Show". It was a perfect example of what he is capable of. He is one of the only players in the world that can dominate a game so quickly.

The impact was felt throughout the cricket world. Fans following the on apps like Kheloexch360 were a part of a historic night in T20 cricket. It wasn't just about the runs he scored, but the manner in which he scored runs with a mix of power and invention.

The records set that night were:

-Highest individual BBL score: 154* by Glenn Maxwell

-Highest team BBL score: 273/2 by Melbourne Stars

What Makes Glenn Maxwell a Special Player

What makes Maxwell such a dangerous batsman? It is the fact he can hit the ball anywhere. He is not restricted to conventional shots like the majority of players.

If he wants to, he can hit a switch-hit over the point boundary or a reverse sweep six over 3rd man. This makes it very difficult to set a field for him. There are no safe areas to throw the ball when Maxwell is in that sort of form.

He plays cricket with a sense of freedom and confidence. He is an aggressive player by nature and is always going to look to score. Sometimes this will get him out but in a lot of cases like this, it will result in game winning performances. He is an entertainer and he brings a lot of excitement to the game.

His ability to take the game away like he did in this innings makes him one of the most valuable players in T20 cricket in the world. This innings was a reminder to everyone of Maxwell's unique and special ability.