Australia vs Afghanistan, World Cup highlights: Maxwell's record-breaking 201* seals semis berth for Cummins and Co.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: "It was hot while fielding today, I haven't done a lot of exercise in the heat, it got a hold on me today. I wanted to stay back and get some movement (on my legs). Not too much (when asked about plans at 92/7), just stick to the batting plans as much as possible, for me, still be positive, still look to play my shots, that LBW, it was going just above (the stumps), probably that made me be more proactive," said Maxwell, who scored 201* to win the Player of the Match award.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: With the thrilling win over Afghanistan, Australia have sealed its berth for the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. The five-time champions were reduced to 91-7 when Mitchell Starc received his marching orders in the 18th over. Australia didn't lose a single wicket afterwards as Maxwell slammed a record-breaking double century. Maxwell's 201 off 128 balls and Pat Cummins' crucial cameo (12 off 68 balls) guided Australia to a three-wicket win. The record-time winners have joined India and South Africa in the last four of the ICC World Cup.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: WOW! Six, six and four - Maxwell has ended the contest in style - Australia have sealed a famous win. Maxwell has slammed a double ton off 128 balls. Australia won by 3 wickets.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell is a man on a mission. He has shattered Kapil Dev's record for the highest score while batting at No.6 or lower in men's ODIs. Kapil smashed 175* for India while Maxwell is eyeing a brilliant 200!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: What a hit! A six and a four for Maxwell and all of a sudden - Australia need 33 off 38 balls. Who is writing the script for this one? Maxwell, who can barely stand or fancy a single, is smashing the Afghan bowlers all around the park. On top of that, the Aussie batter has retained the strike on the final ball of the over.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: The stunning partnership between Cummins and Maxwell is the highest stand for the seventh wicket or lower in the history of the ODI World Cup in men’s cricket. Five-time champions Australia are still in it! The duo has added 154 runs off 146 balls.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Take a bow MAXWELL! A stunning knock is keeping Australia alive in the contest. Maxwell manufactured two breathtaking shots to get 8 runs off the over. He can't barely stand, forget about taking singles. AUS 245-7 after 42 overs. Australia need 47 runs in 48 balls.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: The batting duo has added a 130-plus run stand for Australia against Afghanistan. The Aussies were down and out. The physios are busy treating Maxwell for his lower back issue. Maxwell lifted Australia from 91-7 to 237-7 in 41 overs.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell has put his body on the line for Australia. Remember Australia were 91-7 before the Big Show played an innings of a lifetime. He goes to the ground all of a sudden. Maxi has braved some serious cramps to bat like a champion for Australia. Australia need 55 runs in 58 balls.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Wow! No foot movement is needed. Maxwell smashed a stunning boundary and even Matthew Hayden is having a hard time believing the batting wizardry on commentary. This is sensational batting from the Big Show. Naveen-ul-Haq has leaked two fours in his 7th over. After leaking nine runs, he allows Cummins to play a dot. Australia need 60 runs in 60 balls. What a World Cup classic this has been!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Maxwell is struggling! Can Big Show take Australia over the line? The ton-up batter of the Australian side is fighting back spasm to spearhead what has been a stunning fightback. Australia need 69 runs in 69 balls. A win will seal Australia’s berth in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Who will be the third team to join India and South Africa in the semi-finals?

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell has become the first player to score two centuries in a single World Cup while batting at No.5 position or lower. Australia need 88 runs in 88 balls!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Gurbaz saved three runs as Maxwell settled for a single in the 34th over. Afghanistan are paying the penalty of dropping Maxwell earlier. The Aussie batter has slammeed a match-changing century. Australia need 95 runs in 93 balls. Naveen-ul-Haq has been brought into the attack.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia were 7 down at a score of 91 when Starc was removed by Rashid in the 18th over. Since then, Afghanistan players have witnessed a batting exhibition from Big Show Maxwell. He is batting on 109 off 81 balls. Maxwell and Cummins have added 104 runs for the 8th wicket in 93 balls. Aussie skipper Cummins is batting on 8 off 38 balls!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Take a bow Maxwell! He gets to his second century of the World Cup 2023 with a single. Big Show Maxwell completed his stunning century off just 76 balls as Australia are closing in on a miraculous run chase at the iconic Wankhede. Australia need 106 runs in 102 balls. Who is winning this one?

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: He goes high and handsome against Mujeeb, who is clueless at the moment. Cummins sliced the next ball on the offiside after taking a single. Maxwell refuses to take a single. He is three runs away from a century!

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: "He could get to 150. That's the immense skill, Maxwell has. At this point, he also has a bit of luck," former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said on air as the Big Show is doing the bulk of scoring for the Aussies. "Maxwell is the man to do it," added Watson as the Aussie batter gives back the strike to captain Cummins in the 30th over. AUS 172/7 after 31 overs and they now need 120 runs.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: WOW! Maxwell smoked back-to-back sixes off Noor Ahmad in the 28th over. A total of 13 runs have come in this over. Maxwell is in the 70s and he has Cummins by his side, who has scored 7 off 28 balls. An in-form Maxwell can take the game away from Afghanistan with his power-hitting even though Afghans need just three more wickets at Wankhede.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: To boost their chances of making it to semi-finals at the World Cup, the Rashid Khan-starrer Afghanistan side need three more wickets to defeat Pat Cummins’ Australia at Wankhede Stadium. Glenn Maxwell-inspired Australia need 141 runs to seal its berth in the semi-finals. Will Australia be joining India and South Africa in the last four of the ICC World Cup?

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rashid Khan leaks a couple of boundaries as Australia have reached 140 in 27 overs after losing 7 wickets. The five-time world champions will need to score 152 more runs to outclass giant killers Afghanistan. Glenn Maxwell and skipper Pat Cummins have stitched a 49-run stand for the 8th wicket.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: A boundary to Glenn Maxwell and with that, the power-hitter has his half-century. Australia need 162 runs and Big Show Maxwell is keen on playing a massive role in the thrilling run chase at the Wankhede Stadium.

Australia vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Former India skipper Virender Sehwag is mighty impressed with giant killers - Afghanistan. "Wow , Afghanistan on fire. Maxwell surviving that lbw could well see him go in Mata aa gayi mode. Should be interesting to watch #AUSvAFG," the legendary Indian opener said on X.