Only a handful of cricketers in the world can produce a one-man show and entertain the spectators. It was certainly a ‘Big Show’ in the house when Glenn Maxwell took charge of the Melbourne Derby as a gigantic 122-metre six became the highlight of the first innings at the Marvel Stadium.
The Stars incurred early jitters despite a 31-run mandatory powerplay against the Gades. As the field spread out, they lost four wickets in a jiffy with the scorecard reading 55/5 in eight overs. Unbothered by one-half of the wickets lost, Maxwell counterpunched the opposition and transferred the pressure on the Gades with his 360-degree play. The all-rounder looked at his best with the bat, smacking the Gades to all parts of the ground with a gargantuan six being the prime highlight.
After a reverse sweep towards backward point for a four off Kane Richardson, Maxwell showcased his orthodox stroke on the next delivery. He stayed deep in the crease and pulled a length delivery outside the woods with the meat of the blade. The timing was so sweet that the ball marooned all the way into the second tier over deep mid-wicket and the big screen showed a handsome 122-meter distance being covered. Maxwell did seem sublime with the bat, but this gigantic maximum left the Twitterverse in awe.
122 METRES!
That is monstrous from Glenn Maxwell 🤯 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/9tc5lJKZtx— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2025
122 m Six from the Glenn Maxwell ( Ex RCB)pic.twitter.com/Ff9RGju7Sz
— RCB Xtra (@Xtra_vids) January 12, 2025
Carnage
Too big
122 meters six 😳🔥
~ Maxwell hit a monstrous 122 metre six#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/OyBZA10FKJ— M. (@IconicAussies) January 12, 2025
Glenn Maxwell launches a monstrous 122m six in the BBL!🤯
It’s A Max_Well Played shot🏏#Maxwell #BBL pic.twitter.com/CyHItQV1jV— Rudra himanshu mishra (@Rudrahimanshum1) January 12, 2025
Unreal
On fire
Glenn Maxwell hit 122 M six in Melbourne today.
He was on fire and scored 90 runs after stars were reduced to 75-7
What an innings 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2I8PPGzHpU— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) January 12, 2025
122 Meter Six from Glenn Maxwell.
Almost monster for Bowlers.
Glenn Maxwell pic.twitter.com/m3hdu5DCAQ— Vinod R Vishwakarma (@we_knowd) January 12, 2025
Pure class
Absolute carnage
122 METRES! 🚀
Glenn Maxwell just sent that ball into orbit! Absolute carnage! 🤯 #BBL14pic.twitter.com/z2jxa3h4om— Zaibi jutt🇵🇰 (@about_zaibjutt) January 12, 2025
