Maxwell hits amazing double century as Australia secure semi-final spot

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell battled through injury to hit a sensational double century against Afghanistan and guide Australia into the World Cup semi-finals.
Maxwell arrived at the crease to face a hat-trick ball after Australia slumped to 91-7 in pursuit of 292 in Mumbai.
He was dropped twice and struggled with a back injury and cramp but played a remarkable innings, often on one leg post century, to finish 201 not out.
He shared 202 with Pat Cummins (12*) as Australia won with 19 balls to spare.  (BBC)

Chief scores:
Afghanistan: 291 for 5 in 50 overs (Zardan 129*, R. Shah 30, J. Hazlewood 2-39, G. Maxwell 1-55, A. Zampa 1-58, M. Starc 1-70)
Australia: 293 for 7 in 46.5 overs (G.Maxwell 201*, R. Khan 2-44, N. Ul Haq 2-47, A. Omarzai 2-52)