Glenn Maxwell hits the ground running for the Melbourne Stars in match 32 of the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL 2024-25) at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday. The competition is in full swing. January 12).
Glenn Maxwell, known for his explosive batting, drove the ball into the Docklands Stadium with a jaw-dropping 122-metre six off a pass from Kane Richardson In the second tier of (Docklands Stadium), the hawk-eye meter keeps rising. .
Glenn Maxwell’s giant six lights light up Docklands Stadium
In the 16th over of the Melbourne Stars’ innings in the BBL 2024-25, Kane Richardson bowled a full ball of 131.5 kmph outside off and Maxwell unleashed his power. The Australian all-rounder hit the ball high and powerful, deep into the middle of the net and into the second level for a 122-metre six.
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The thunderous strike not only lit up Docklands Stadium but also etched Maxwell’s name in the record books, breaking Chris Lynn’s unofficial record of six longest games in BBL history.
This horrific knock left fans and commentators in awe, epitomizing Maxwell’s unparalleled dominance and proving why he is considered one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket.
Watch how Maxwell launches a 122m rocket in BBL 2024-25:
122 meters!
What Glenn Maxwell said is horrific 🤯 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/9tc5lJKZtx
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Well, the Glenn Maxwell storm didn’t stop there as the 36-year-old hit a stunning six-wicket haul against Will Sutherland in the BBL 2024-24 match in Melbourne on Sunday Magic, turning the Minato Stadium into his playground.
Glenn Maxwell takes six-wicket hat-trick against Will Sutherland in BBL 2024-25
Starting with the first delivery of the 18th over; Will Sutherland bowled a high full toss that looked dangerously close to above the waist. Maxwell swung hard and fired the ball through deep square leg, although his lower hand slipped from the handle. The Melbourne Renegades bowler was lucky not to receive a no-ball call, but the dangerous batsman wasn’t done yet.
Sutherland then bowled another lofty full toss, but ended up being punished even more harshly by the Australian all-rounder. Maxwell swung with all his strength and sent the ball 95 meters deep into the midfield. However, he couldn’t believe it wasn’t called a no-ball.
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The third serve was short and Maxwell didn’t miss the chance to hit his maximum again. He wowed the crowd on Sunday when he completed a stunning six-man hat-trick with a powerful pull-in that sailed 71 meters deep into Midwicket.
six. six. six!
Glenn Maxwell had just hit opposing captain Will Sutherland three times in a row #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/W0uXWRA6xF
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Maxwell was less than a century old, but he left the Docklands crowd in awe
However, Kane Richardson ended Glenn Maxwell’s explosive innings with a perfect delivery. After a skidding long ball, the dangerous right-handed batsman tried to power it over the line, only to have it crash into his stumps.
Maxwell returned to the pavilion after scoring 90 runs in just 52 balls, including four boundaries and 10 towering sixes, in the 2024-25 BBL Stars vs Renegades match. When Maxwell left, he earned a standing ovation for his impressive performance in the BBL 2024-25 tournament.
He started batting as Melbourne Stars lost 7 wickets for 75 in the 11th over, but the Australian all-rounder’s incredible knock helped his team in the ongoing Big Ten Scored 165 points against Melbourne Renegades in Bash League 2024-25.