In the BBL 2023 match against Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Stars’ captain Glenn Maxwell smashed a huge six at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 26, hitting the roof of a stand before landing in the crowd.
In the seventh over of the second innings, Glenn Maxwell unleashed a powerful shot against Jackson Bird, propelling the length delivery high into the sky. The ball soared 92 meters, striking the roof of the stands on the leg side, but Glenn Maxwell’s aggressive approach led to his dismissal on the next delivery.
Despite this, Melbourne Stars secured victory by successfully chasing down 155 runs in 19.3 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore shared a video of Glenn Maxwell’s colossal six on their social media handle, offering fans a glimpse of the powerful shot. Their caption read:
“That one looked like it was on its way to colonise the moon…. almost! Talk about a top tier hit.”
You can watch the video here:
That one looked like it was on its way to colonise the moon…. almost!
Talk about a 🔝 tier hit! 🚀#PlayBold #BBL13 @Gmaxi_32
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) December 26, 2023
“I am likely to retire after the IPL, making it my final tournament”- Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell has confirmed that he intends to continue playing in the IPL until the final stage of his career. The dynamic all-rounder, who debuted in the league in 2012, has been associated with teams like Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, whom he will represent for the third consecutive season.
Maxwell shared insights about his IPL journey during a conversation with reporters at the Melbourne airport, stating:
“The IPL will probably be the last tournament I ever play, as I will play the IPL until I can’t walk anymore. I was talking about how good the IPL has been to me throughout my career; the people I’ve met, the coaches I have played under, the international players that you get to rub shoulders with, how beneficial to my whole career that tournament has been.”
In the IPL, Glenn Maxwell has participated in 124 matches, amassing 2719 runs at an average of 26.40, featuring 18 half-centuries.
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