• Glenn Maxwell smashed a stunning hundred in Australia versus West Indies 2nd T20I.

  • Maxwell equalled Indian captain Rohit Sharma's record of maximum centuries in the shortest format.

Twitter erupts as Glenn Maxwell equals Rohit Sharma’s record with 5th century in Adelaide T20I – AUS vs WI
Glenn Maxwell hits 5th T20I century (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a thrilling second T20I between Australia and West Indies at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, Glenn Maxwell stole the limelight with a scintillating century. The match, which saw Australia being asked to bat first, witnessed Maxwell’s extraordinary performance that propelled his team to a massive total of 241/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

Glenn Maxwell’s milestone moment

Maxwell’s century came in spectacular fashion on the last ball of the penultimate over of the Australian innings, bowled by Romario Shepherd. With a powerful shot to a short and wide delivery outside off, Maxwell secured his century, taking off his helmet amidst thunderous applause from the crowd.

Destructive display

The Australian all-rounder showcased his destructive prowess, smashing an unbeaten 120 off just 55 balls, including 12 fours and 8 sixes. Maxwell’s innings not only powered Australia to a formidable total but also saw him surpass the milestone of 9,500 runs in T20 cricket.

Stellar partnerships

Maxwell’s century was supported by crucial partnerships throughout the innings. He shared an 82-run stand with Marcus Stoinis (16) before the latter’s departure. Following this, Maxwell combined forces with Tim David (31*), adding an impressive 95 runs in their partnership.

Equalling Rohit Sharma’s record

Maxwell’s century also marked a significant milestone as he equaled Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma‘s record for the most centuries in T20I cricket. Both Maxwell and Rohit now stand at five centuries each in this format.

Most Centuries in T20I Format

  • 5 – Glenn Maxwell (94 Innings) *
  • 5 – Rohit Sharma (143 Innings)
  • 4 – Suryakumar (57 Innings)

Social media erupts in joy

Social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) exploded with reactions to Maxwell’s extraordinary feat, with fans and experts alike praising his remarkable performance and congratulating him on equaling Rohit’s record. The cricketing world buzzed with excitement as Maxwell’s century became the talking point across social media platforms.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

https://twitter.com/imleser82/status/1756616184710008991

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