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Stats: Maxwell smashes records to script an epic heist
201*runs scored by Glenn Maxwell is the highest in an ODI run-chase, the highest for a non-opener and the highest ever in the men’s format for Australia. It was also the 11th double hundred in ODIs, and the third in World Cups. The previous highest score from No.6 or below in ODIs was Kapil Dev’s 175* against…
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Standing tall like Marco Jansen
The security man patrolling the concourse a metre or so below the top of the sightscreen at the Hill End of Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Stadium on Wednesday was determined to do his job properly. “Sir!” It was a command, not a respectful term of address, and it was punctuated by a hand held up to…
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Joe Root’s all-round show downs Pretoria Capitals
Led by Joe Root’s all-round performance (56-ball 78* & 2-32), Paarl Royals secured an 11-run win over Pretoria Capitals and extended their lead at the top of the SA20 points table. Put in to bat, Royals lost Lhuan Dre-Pretorius for a third-ball duck in the opening over. Rubin Hermann and Mitchell Van Buurren also departed…