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In the exciting world of cricket, moments of pure brilliance often define a player’s legacy. On January 12, 2025, Glenn Maxwellthe extraordinary all-rounder from Australia, starred in one of those moments during the Big Bash League 2024-25 (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades. Its impressive six of 122 meters Kane Richardson not only left the viewers in awe but also set a new benchmark in the history of BBL.
A high-stakes Melbourne derby
The match took place at the iconic Marvel Stadium in Docklands, where the atmosphere was electric and anticipatory. The Stars found themselves in a precarious position, reeling at 75 for 7 after the Renegades captain put them in to bat first. Will Sutherland. With their batting lineup crumbling under the pressure, it was clear that the Stars needed a hero to rescue them from impending doom.
Glenn Maxwell’s explosive response with a huge 122-meter six
Enter Maxwell, known for his explosive batting style and his ability to single-handedly change games. Maxwell stepped up when his team needed him most. He bowled an impressive innings of 90 runs off just 52 balls, displaying his prowess with a staggering strike rate of 173.07. The highlight of their innings was undoubtedly the monstrous six that soared towards the second tier of the stadium, overshadowing Chris LynnThe previous record for the longest six in BBL history at 121 metres.
When Richardson bowled a full delivery just outside off stump in the 16th over, Maxwell seized the opportunity. With an effortless swing of his bat, he sent the ball flying over midfield, leaving fans and commentators speechless. Hawkeye technology confirmed the distance (122 meters), a feat that underscored Maxwell’s extraordinary power and timing.
SEE also: Steve Smith’s amazing six against Andrew Tye in the BBL|14
Here is the video:
122 METERS!
That’s monstrous by Glenn Maxwell 🤯 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/9tc5lJKZtx
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2025
A rollercoaster of a Maxwell performance
Maxwell’s innings were not limited to six; It was a rollercoaster of emotions for both the players and the fans. After his monumental knock, he continued to dominate, hitting three consecutive sixes off Sutherland in the next over. Each shot was met with roars from the crowd, who were witnessing a T20 batting masterclass. However, as fate would have it, Maxwell fell short of his eighth T20 century when Richardson bowled him on the first ball of the final over.
Melbourne Stars win derby against Melbourne Renegades
Melbourne Stars triumphed over Melbourne Renegades by 42 runs, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the Big Bash League. Batting first, the Stars struggled early on, losing key wickets and finding themselves at 75 for 7. However, Maxwell emerged as the savior, delivering a spectacular innings of 90 runs off just 52 balls, including ten sixes. His explosive performance propelled the Stars to a total of 165 runs.
The pursuit of the Forsaken started badly, with Marcos Steketee dismantling their batting lineup taking five wickets for just 17 runs. joel paris He also contributed significantly with three wickets, ensuring that the Renegades never found their rhythm. Tim Seifert he was the only Renegades batsman to cross the 20-run mark, scoring 26 runs as they collapsed for just 123 runs in 19.5 overs.
Maxwell’s heroics and Steketee’s exceptional bowling were the highlights of the match as the Stars kept their hopes of a place in the final of this exciting Melbourne derby alive. With this victory, they improved to a 4-5 record in the tournament, while the Renegades faced another setback and fell to 3-5. Maxwell was named Player of the Match for his performance.
