NEW DELHI: Prolific batter Glenn Maxwell on Thursday achieved a significant milestone, becoming only the third Australian batter to surpass 10,000 runs in Men’s T20 cricket, following in the footsteps of David Warner (12411) and Aaron Finch (11458).
Known for his aggressive and innovative batting style, Maxwell has been a vital force in T20 leagues and for Australia, delivering impactful performances around the globe.
Maxwell, who scored a 19-ball 43 before being dismissed by Abbas Afridi, attained the feat during the rain-hit first T20I against Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Overall Maxwell became the 16th batter on the list, led by Chris Gayle with 14,562 runs to his name in 463 games, to surpass the 10,000-run mark in T20s.
Across 448 matches and 421 innings, Maxwell has amassed 10,031 runs in T20 cricket, averaging 27.70 with an impressive tally of seven centuries and 54 fifties. His highest score in the format is an unbeaten 154.
In T20Is specifically for Australia, Maxwell has scored 2,643 runs in 114 matches, averaging 30.03 with a strike rate of 155.56. He holds the record for the most centuries by a player in T20Is, with five hundreds and 11 fifties, and his highest T20I score is 145 not out.
His explosive ability to score quickly and consistently has made him one of the format’s most valuable players.
Joining an elite group alongside Warner and Finch, Maxwell’s latest achievement underscores his remarkable contribution to T20 cricket and cements his place in history.
