WATCH: Glenn Maxwell pulls off breathtaking reverse sweep against Shaheen Afridi, mesmerizing fans

In the 1st T20I between Australia and Pakistan at the Gabba, Brisbane on Thursday (November 14), Glenn Maxwell showcased his sensational form, putting to rest any doubts about his current performance. His outstanding performance reaffirmed his position as one of the best white-ball players of this generation.

After the match was shortened to a seven-over game, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s innings was brief, as he was dismissed for just nine runs off five balls by Naseem Shah.

Glenn Maxwell walked in at number three and delivered a breathtaking performance, showcasing an array of unconventional shots as he smashed 43 runs off just 19 balls before falling to Abbas Afridi. His explosive knock helped Australia reach a total of 93 in seven overs. Marcus Stoinis also played a key role in providing a strong finish, contributing another 43 runs from 19 balls.

Maxwell left cricket fans around the world in awe with a shot that will be remembered for years, facing Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Afridi. On the third ball of the fourth over, Maxwell reverse swept Afridi for a massive six over the third-man boundary, a moment of brilliance that showcased his innovative stroke play.

‘This is why people pay a lot of money to watch this guy bat’ #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/Zwab5Pnw3j

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 14, 2024

Maxwell was in an audacious mood from the very start, kicking off his innings with consecutive boundaries off Naseem Shah’s deliveries. For much of the innings, Pakistan had no answers to the Australian star’s relentless onslaught, as he took control and swiftly turned the game in Australia’s favor.

In response, Pakistan’s batting unit crumbled, losing five wickets for just 16 runs within the first three overs. Despite a brief recovery from Abbas Afridi and Haseebullah Khan, it was too little, too late. Pakistan could only manage 64 runs in their seven overs, losing eight wickets in the process. Australia emerged victorious by 29 runs.