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

  1. Postpublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Glenn Maxwell has got an amazing ability to just see the field and work his body and angles to find the space, but he is struggling here.

    Cummins might have to come to the party here and strike a few.

  2. Aus 200-7published at 35 overs

    Target 292

    Glenn Maxwell does seem to be struggling with his back now.

    No boundaries in the over, just five singles. It remains to be seen whether this issue is going to hamper Maxwell in terms of clearing the ropes.

    Australia need 92 from 90 balls.

  3. Postpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    It's due for the seamers to come back on and just ask Glenn Maxwell a different question.

  4. Postpublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Glenn Maxwell is back on his feet and Afghanistan have turned to seam.

    Naveen-ul-Haq is into the attack, with 2-24 to his name after five overs.

  5. Postpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    We've got a delay while Glenn Maxwell gets a bit of treatment.

    Afghanistan can only hope that this break halts his momentum. The bowling side are still big favourites to win, though...

    WinViz graphic showing Australia 18% and Afghanistan 82% chance of victoryImage source, CricViz
  6. Postpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Glenn Maxwell is currently out stretching his back in the middle here, doing some yoga.

  7. Aus 195-7published at 34 overs

    Target 292

    Mohammad Nabi responds well with a good change of pace, really slowing things down and surprising Glenn Maxwell.

    Nine from the over, though. Afghanistan were almost home and dry. That might be getting a bit twitchy now.

  8. Postpublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Maxwell just knows where the space is, he is working in his skill and is just finding the gaps.

  9. Aus 194-7published at 33.2 overs

    Target 292

    And again! Glenn Maxwell wallops this one through the covers as well.

    Four more to bring up the 100 partnership. Pat Cummins has eight.

    Down to double figures for victory.

  10. Postpublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    He's had his luck but this has been some innings from Glenn Maxwell...

  11. Aus 190-7published at 33.1 overs

    Target 292

    Another bowling change for Afghanistan. Mohammad Nabi comes on but Glenn Maxwell slaps his first ball for four.

  12. Postpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    That is one of the great hundreds, you can't really play any better than Glenn Maxwell is. There's so much timing and skill.

  13. Postpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    Maxwell has scored 50 off his last 25 balls to go from 50 to 100. In that time, Pat Cummins has scored two off 19 balls.

  14. Aus 186-7published at 33 overs

    Target 292

    As if it wasn't ready obvious how much the success of this Australia chase depends on Glenn Maxwell, Noor Ahmad proves it by beating Pat Cummins three balls on the trot.

    One wicket and Afghanistan are back in complete control.

    As it is, Maxwell's innings has brought an element of doubt to this game.

  15. Postpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    That's a bit slow compared to the Netherlands game.

  16. Postpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Phil Long
    BBC Test Match Special statistician

    Maxwell went from 50 to 100 in 25 deliveries.

  17. Postpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Geoff Lemon
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    That is one of the most extraordinary centuries in one-day international cricket. Everyone was falling around him, Australia were at sixes and sevens. This is even more astonishing than his 40-ball century against Netherlands.

  18. 100 runs

    100 for Glenn Maxwellpublished at 32.2 overs

    Aus 186-7

    That's the century for Glenn Maxwell - brought up from 76 balls!

    What an innings it has been. He's ridden his luck but now he will be eyeing a remarkable comeback win for Australia.

  19. Aus 183-7published at 32 overs

    Target 292

    Glenn Maxwell takes a single form the penultimate ball to move to 97 and Pat Cummins dead-bats the last.

    Maxwell on strike with another hundred on the cards...

  20. Postpublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 2023

    Aaron Finch
    Former Australia captain on BBC Test Match Special

    It's extraordinary how quickly the score has ticked over.