The video of a massive six by swashbuckling Australia and Melbourne Stars all-rounder Glenn Maxwell in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24 fixture against Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground went viral.
In the seventh over of Melboune Stars inning, Sydney Sixers pacer Jackson Bird bowled a short delivery to Glenn Maxwell.
“The Big Show”, who struck a four on the previous delivery, had a wild swing and smashed the ball to the leg side. It hit the roof of the stand.
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He was caught out for 12 off eight on the next delivery.
It is pertinent to mention that Melbourne Stars handed a four-wicket defeat to Sydney Sixers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Sydney Sixers were restricted to 154-8 with James Vince scoring a half-century. He struck 83 off 55 deliveries with eight fours and two sixes to his name.
Jack Edwards chipped in with his 23-ball 30 that included two boundaries and a maximum.
Usama Mir and Haris Rauf bagged three wickets each for the Melbourne side.
Melbourne Stars successfully chased the 155-run target at the loss of six wickets with three balls to spare. Hilton Cartwright was judged Player of the Match for his brilliant 30-ball 47 with seven fours to his name.
Beau Webster, on the other hand, scored four fours on his way to 32-ball 35.
Jackson Bird and Sean Abbott picked up two wickets for Sydney Sixers.
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