Glenn James Maxwell

International Career

Glenn James Maxwell, born on October 14, 1988, in Kew, Victoria, Australia, is a distinguished cricketer celebrated for his explosive batting and versatile all-rounder skills. Known as "The Big Show," he has been a trusted warrior of Australian cricket since his international debut. His unconventional batting style and ability to turn games with his dynamic play have earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting talents in the sport and made him a valuable asset to the Aussies.

Maxwell's international career commenced with his ODI debut against Afghanistan in 2012, followed by his T20I debut against Pakistan later that year. Throughout his career, he has been known for his aggressive batting, often taking on the role of a finisher in white ball cricket. In the following sections, we will dive into the key moments and achievements that have defined his illustrious international career.

• August 25, 2012:In the Australia vs Afghanistan match, Maxwell debuted in the ODI format for Australia at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Coming to the bat, he failed to make any impact and was dismissed by Mohammad Nabi, and in bowling, he did not get any wickets in his five overs. Though Australia won that match easily, he was eager to prove his worth in upcoming matches.
• September 05, 2012:In the 1st T20I match of the series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, he debuted in the T20I format for Australia. He was dismissed by Saeed Ajmal on 4 runs, and in bowling, he delivered a costly spell with an economy of 12.50. Pakistan won that match, and surely it was not the dream debut for him.
• March 02 - 05, 2013:In the Australia tour of India, he debuted in test cricket at Hyderabad. Despite getting out at a low score in both innings, he impressed everyone with his bowling and took 4 crucial wickets in the 2nd innings of the match and dismissed the pillars of the Indian batting line-up like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Murali Vijay, and Ravindra Jadeja.

Indian Premier League

Glenn Maxwell, an explosive Australian all-rounder, has made a significant impact in the IPL since his debut in 2012. Known for his aggressive batting style and handy spin bowling, he has been a high-demand player in the IPL, representing multiple franchises over the years. As of 2025, he has scored over 2,771 runs in the tournament, including several match-winning innings, and has taken more than 37 wickets with his classic off-spin. His versatility and ability to turn games with both bat and ball have earned him a reputation as one of the most dynamic players in IPL history.

Domestic Career

The Australian domestic cricket circuit has seen excellent players over the decades, but Glenn Maxwell has arisen with some unusually charismatic style in his big-hitting batting abilities and his enduring athleticism. He took the first step towards his great career when he debuted in List A cricket on February 28, 2010, playing from the side of Victoria in a match against Tasmania at Melbourne in the Ford Ranger Cup. Playing as an all-rounder, he bowled 4 overs with an economy of 5.00 but couldn't dismiss any batsman and scored 9 runs off 11 balls with a strike rate of 81.81, showcasing his aggressive batting approach in his debut match. Though he tried to contribute the best to the team, unfortunately, they could not win the match. He has been featured in 222 List A matches while scoring 5905 runs with a strike rate of 121.67 and accumulating 120 wickets with an economy of 5.39 in his List A career.

Almost a year later, he made his debut in First-Class cricket while playing for Victoria against New South Wales at Melbourne in the Sheffield Shield on February 18, 2011. This time, he had improved a lot from his previous debut, he scored 38 runs with a strike rate of 84.44 while chasing the 419 set by New South Wales in the 1st innings. In the 2nd innings, Maxwell was on fire, bagging 2 wickets with an economy of 3.71, but he did not get a chance to bat in this innings. However, despite his remarkable contribution in the match, his team could only manage to draw the match instead of winning it, but his all-rounding skills were highlighted in his First-Class debut. In his First-Class cricket career, he played 69 matches and scored 4147 runs with a strike rate of 73.86 and accumulated 78 wickets with an economy of 3.33.

Records and Achievements

Maxwell has curated his presence in the cricketing scenario through his record-breaking performances and has won many awards, too. Let us dive into the awards and records achieved by him.

Awards:

Flaunting his 360-degree batting skills, he has managed to accumulate some of the most important awards and accolades in his racks, mentioned below:

• He received the Allan Border Medal ODI Player of the Year in 2016.
• He received the Allan Border Medal T20I Player of the Year in 2015.
• He won the Allan Border Medal Men’s T20I Player of the Year in 2019.
• He won the Cricket Australia’s Men’s ODI Player of the Year in 2016.
• He won the BBL season 14 ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.

Records:

He has garnered and engraved several records and milestones with his all-rounding capabilities that define his dedication and hard work towards his profession. Let’s explore his records and milestones:

• Maxwell has scored the most runs in an innings by batting position in ODIs (201*).
• He has maintained the 2nd highest career strike rate in ODIs (126.27).
• He has caught the 2nd most catches in an innings in ODIs and T20Is (4).
• He has the highest partnership for the eighth wicket in ODI (202*).
• He has scored the most centuries in a career in T20Is (5).
• He is standing 5th in the list of most runs scored by boundaries in an innings in ODIs (144).

Personal Life

Glenn Maxwell is an Australian smashing machine known by the world for his tsunami-like batting approach that breaks through the bowling strategies of his opponents. Born on October 14, 1988, he hails from the Kew suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He went to Upwey High School in Victoria, Australia, to complete his basic education and schooling, and then he began his journey towards his professional career instead of pursuing his higher education.