WATCH: Glenn Maxwell takes a flawless back-ramp for a six off Ben Dwarshuis in the 2024-25 Big Bash League.
In a tense meeting on the 28th Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL), Melbourne Stars‘star dough Glenn Maxwell stole the limelight with an eye-catching six Sydney Sixers‘ Ben Dwarshuiswhich left fans and commentators in awe.
Amazing reverse six by Glenn Maxwell
His incredible reverse smash six off Dwarshuis came in the 14th over was the standout moment of the match, eliciting deafening cheers from the crowd. The moment came when Dwarshuis delivered a low full toss to Maxwell’s pads. In his signature style, Maxwell executed a bold backswing, connecting perfectly to send the ball 74 meters into the stands behind deep backward point. The recording was not only technically brilliant, but also showcased Maxwell’s ability to innovate under pressure, leaving fans mesmerized.
Maxwell’s brilliance did not end with that stunning six. The Melbourne Stars captain anchored the innings with a scintillating knock, scoring 58 runs off just 32 balls at an impressive strike rate of 181.25. His innings featured five fours and three massive sixes, cementing his reputation as one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket.
Here is the video:
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Glenn Maxwell with a reverse circle for SIX 😲 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/G6PxItNO97
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Sean Abbott shines for the Sydney Sixers
As Maxwell’s fireworks lit up the middle, Beau Webster played a key supporting role. Webster contributed a steady 48 off 41 balls, including two fours and a six, providing stability to the Stars’ innings. Together, the duo ensured Melbourne Stars posted a competitive total of 156/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
For the Sydney Sixers, Sean Abbott he was the best player with the ball. The experienced pacer showcased his skills with figures of 3/24 in his four-over spell, effectively curbing the Stars’ strike rate in the death overs. Despite Abbott’s heroics, the Sixers faced a challenging target of 157 runs to chase.
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