Summary

  • Maxwell, dropped on 24 & 33, hits staggering 201* to lead Australia to three-wicket win

  • Australia had slumped to 91-7 in pursuit of 292

  • Highest ODI chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Australia's highest World Cup chase

  • Zadran hits Afghanistan's first World Cup century as they post 291-5

  • Australia have secured spot in semi-finals

  • Afghanistan miss chance to go fourth but could still qualify

Live Reporting

Sam Drury, Jonty Colman and Callum Matthews

  1. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    Glenn Maxwell is now onto 179, the highest score in an ODI by Australia in a World Cup match.

  2. Aus 271-7

    Target 292

    Rashid Khan is bowled out. Glenn Maxwell gets one from the last and, while he's not moving well, he's moving far better than he was a couple of overs back.

    Australia need 21 from 24 balls to win.

  3. Aus 269-7

    Target 292

    Pat Cummins gets a single third ball, Afghanistan pretty much let them have it.

    Australia need 22 from 27 balls.

  4. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    I think Afghanistan have to gamble here. They have to try something.

  5. Aus 269-7

    Target 292

    Single taken first up and Rashid Khan fires the next down leg for a wide.

    Australia need 23 from 29 balls.

  6. Huge over. Rashid Khan is on with Glenn Maxwell on strike.

  7. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    He's like a penguin!

  8. Aus 267-7

    Target 292

    Close again!

    Chipped just back past the bowler by Glenn Maxwell this time.

    Naveen-ul-Haq puts in the dive but can't get there and he hobbles through for one.

  9. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    That's a bit better, a slower ball into the deck. You've just got to vary it. Don't allow Maxwell to stand still and put it onto a plate.

  10. Aus 266-7

    Target 292

    How did that miss?

    Brilliant slower ball and, for the first time in a long time, Glenn Maxwell is beaten.

    But the ball bounces agonisingly over the top of the stumps for Afghanistan.

  11. Astonishing...

    WinViz says Australia 70% Afghanistan 30% chance of winningCricViz

  12. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Australia need just 26 now from 35 deliveries. Remarkable, it's in the slot. Maxwell can't move his body or his feet, but he has been so skilful.

  13. 6 runs

    Aus 266-7

    Target 292

    HOW IS HE DOING THIS?!?!

    Just staggering from Glenn Maxwell as he stands stock still and clubs the ball miles back into the stand over deep mid-wicket.

  14. How's stat?!

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    This is now the highest individual score in the second innings of a World Cup match from Glenn Maxwell.

  15. Geoff Lemon
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Glenn Maxwell is playing one of the most extraordinary innings in World Cup history and he can't move.

  16. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Every time Maxwell tries to move in any way, he gets cramp.

  17. Aus 260-7

    Target 292

    After clubbing another boundary, Glenn Maxwell takes Afghanistan by surprise as he hobbles through for a single last ball.

    Australia need 32 to win from 36 balls. They were down and out at 91-7, now I'd be surprised if Maxwell didn't win it for them!

  18. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Josh Inglis can't believe that shot and neither can I.

  19. Henry Moeran
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    I'm not even sure Glenn Maxwell is one one leg now.

  20. 6 runs

    Aus 255-7

    Target 292

    That is sensational! A reverse-sweep for six while batting on one leg!

    Glenn Maxwell is playing an innings for the ages!