Australia book semi-final slot after recovering from 91-7 against Afghanistan in Mumbai
Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrates after hitting a six to bring up his double hundred and complete the victory over Afghanistan during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
In total, Maxwell hit 21 fours and 10 sixes during his knock – many of them on one leg and the last six brought up the victory and also brought up his double century. Maxwell was also adjudged out leg before wicket in the same over against Noor but the batsman managed to successfully overturn the umpire’s decision on appeal.
Tuesday’s victory took Australia to 12 points. They became the third team to reach the semi-finals with India and South Africa having already booked their spots.
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