Cricket World Cup: Glenn Maxwell heroics leads Australia into semi-finals with historic win over Afghanistan

Glenn Maxwell hit an incredible 201 not out to lead Australia into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals with victory over Afghanistan.

Glenn Maxwell's heroics led Australia into the semi-finals after completing their highest run chase in a Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan in Mumbai. Australia slumped to 91-7 chasing Afghanistan's seemingly imposing 291-5 but an injured Maxwell dragged his side to victory after nursing various cramps on field with a valiant 201 not out off 128 balls, after he was dropped on 33.

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