The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup has been a spectacle of extraordinary moments, yet none can quite match the awe-inspiring feat achieved by Glenn Maxwell against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Maxwell’s colossal six during the 2023 Cricket World Cup soared an astonishing 104 meters.
Opting to field after winning the toss, the Australian batsmen wasted no time in launching an aggressive assault on the New Zealand team. Their intent was evident as they amassed an astounding 118 runs in the initial ten overs.
Glenn Maxwell, renowned for his aggressive style of play, made a grand entrance into the game following Mitchell Marsh’s dismissal. The moment Maxwell strode to the crease, it was clear he had no intention of holding back.
In the 43rd over, during Mitchell Santner’s bowling spell, Maxwell etched his name into the annals of World Cup history with a colossal six. The third delivery of the over landed far beyond the crease, presenting Maxwell with a golden opportunity. With remarkable power and precision, he sent the ball soaring an incredible 104 meters, where it eventually found its resting place on the roof of the Dharamshala stadium.
The Australian side managed to post a total of 388 runs in 49.2 overs before being bowled out, but the match remained a thrilling spectacle with plenty of runs on the board. Travis Head emerged as the standout performer, contributing a magnificent 109 runs from just 67 balls, while David Warner added 81 runs from 65 deliveries. On the bowling front for New Zealand, Trent Boult and Glenn Phillips led the charge, each claiming three wickets.