Glenn Maxwell’s 90 Off 52 Balls Lights Up Marvel Stadium in BBL 2024-25

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Glenn Maxwell played an incredible knock of 90 runs from just 52 balls to help Melbourne Stars post a competitive total of 165 in their first innings against Melbourne Renegades. The match took place at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, on Sunday, January 12, during the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season.

Melbourne Renegades won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Stars got off to a shaky start, losing Sam Harper on the very first ball. Wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, with the team reduced to 55 for 5 after 7.3 overs.

Glenn Maxwell’s Fireworks at Docklands Stadium

Amid the chaos, Maxwell stood tall and launched a counterattack. He smashed 10 sixes and 4 fours during his 52-ball stay at the crease, scoring at a strike rate of 173.08. Maxwell’s powerful hitting kept the scoreboard ticking and gave the Stars a fighting total.

The Stars’ lower-order batters struggled to support Maxwell, with none of them crossing 20 runs. Marcus Stoinis contributed 18 off 10 balls, and Ben Duckett added 21 off 14 balls, but it was Maxwell’s heroics that lifted the team to 165.

Maxwell’s innings ended in the final over when Kane Richardson bowled him. Attempting another big shot, Maxwell inside-edged the ball onto his stumps, bringing his splendid knock to an end. The crowd at Marvel Stadium gave him a standing ovation for his efforts.

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