New Delhi: Glenn Maxwell proved his amazing hard-hitting skills in the Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. In the sixth match of the tournament, Maxwell, though was unable to smash a big score, but made an impact with his short stay at the crease. The fearless batter hit 15 runs in just 5 balls, with the highlight of his short knock being the two monstrous sixes he hit.
The Stars chasing 166 runs had to swift in their proceedings which prompted Maxwell to light up the stage with two brilliant consecutive shots. In the sixth over of the second innings when the Stars had lost two wickets, Maxwell provided some fire to the chase with his finest reverse sweep shots which easily crossed the boundary rope giving the side 12 runs in just 2 deliveries.
The fourth ball of the over, bowled by Cameron Boyce, was pitched on the middle and off stump and as soon as the ball hit the ground, Maxwell changed his stance and smashed the ball out of the ropes. The last ball of the over was given a similar treatment by the veteran batter as that delivery was also bowled on the middle and off stump and got a fierce punishment from the lethal Maxwell.
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Stars go down in the clash
Maxwell’s big hits proved to be the only silver lining for the Melbourne Stars in the clash as they lost the match by 15 runs against the Strikers. Chasing a score of 166 runs in 20 overs, the Stars could only muster 150/9, falling 15 runs short of a win. Sam Harper top-scored for the side with 48 runs while skipper Marcus Stoinis was the second-best scorer with 27 runs. Peter Siddle tried his level best at the end with a quick 12-run knock but failed to take his side over the finish line.
Glenn Maxwell proved his amazing hard-hitting skills in the Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
