ICC CWC 2023: Glenn Maxwell’s magnificent knock leads Australia to Semi- final
Australia has reached the semi-finals of the ongoing Cricket World Cup. In the match completed on Tuesday, Australia secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup by defeating Afghanistan by 3 wickets.
Chasing the target of 292 runs given by Afghanistan, Australia achieved the target by losing 7 wickets in 46.5 overs.
Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 runs for Australia who had a bad start. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 runs off 128 balls, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. .
Australia, who lost 7 wickets for 91 runs, were won by Maxwell and captain Pat Cummins, remaining unbeaten. Both shared 202 runs for the eighth wicket.
Earlier, batting first, Afghanistan scored 291 runs losing 5 wickets in 50 overs.
Along with this, Australia has 12 points in 8 games and is in third place in the points table. Along with India and South Africa, Australia secured their place in the semi-finals.
Similarly, Afghanistan has 8 points in 8 games and is in sixth place in the points table.
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