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IND vs AUS 3rd T20: Records Tumble As Ruturaj Gaikwad's Century Goes In Vain After Glenn Maxwell's Heroics - In Pics
In a riveting clash between cricket powerhouses India and Australia during the 3rd T20 International, the cricketing world witnessed a spectacle that left records shattered and fans on the edge of their seats. Ruturaj Gaikwad's scintillating century painted a heroic narrative for India, but the fireworks from Glenn Maxwell ensured that the contest would be etched in the annals of T20 history. As records tumbled and the Guwahati match unfolded, the battle between Gaikwad's remarkable innings and Maxwell's explosive heroics took center stage, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe. Let's delve into the highlights of this pulsating encounter that encapsulated the essence of T20 cricket at its finest.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's Heroic Century:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad's stunning knock of 123* off 54 balls against Australia in Guwahati marked the fifth instance of a batter scoring 50-plus runs in the last three overs of a T20I innings.
Maxwell's Explosive Batting:
Glenn Maxwell's aggressive batting prowess was on display as he scored a blazing 91* off just 41 balls against India in Guwahati, making him the highest scorer in T20Is for Australia against India.
Six-Hitting Records:
Glenn Maxwell's assault included 37 sixes against India, placing him third on the list of most sixes by a batter against a particular team in T20Is, behind Leslie Dunbar and Rohit Sharma.
Maxwell's Mastery Against India:
With 554 runs, Glenn Maxwell became the second-highest run-scorer against India in T20Is, trailing only Nicholas Pooran. His aggressive batting has consistently troubled the Indian bowlers.
India's Struggle Defending Totals:
India's home T20I record against Australia reveals a challenging trend, with the team winning only one out of six matches, the last victory occurring in Thiruvananthapuram.
Maxwell's Century Milestone:
Glenn Maxwell joined an elite club, becoming one of only four players to score four T20I centuries, sharing this feat with Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, and others.
Australia's Rapid Centuries:
In a remarkable display of power-hitting, Glenn Maxwell equaled the record for the fastest T20I century for Australia, achieving the milestone in just 47 balls against India in Guwahati.
High-Scoring Matches in India:
The T20I match between India and Australia in Guwahati contributed to one of the highest match aggregates in T20Is in India, with a total score of 447 runs.
Maxwell-Wade Partnership:
Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade's unbeaten partnership of 91* against India in Guwahati set a new record for the highest partnership for the 6th wicket or below in a successful T20I chase.
Maxwell's Bowling Exploits:
In an unusual turn of events, Glenn Maxwell, known for his batting, conceded 30 runs in a single over against India in Guwahati, marking the most expensive returns for Australia in T20Is.
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