Maxwell’s blazing 56 powers Australia past India

Glenn Maxwell produced a stunning late assault as Australia chased down India’s 161-7 with 13 balls to spare. The Player of the Match smashed 56 from 24 deliveries, striking six fours and four sixes, to turn a competitive contest decisively in Australia’s favour. Maxwell arrived with Australia needing acceleration and delivered immediately, combining clean hitting with sharp running between the wickets. His innings provided the defining burst in a chase completed at 162-4 in 17.5 overs. Earlier, India’s middle order kept the scoreboard moving. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 42 from 30 balls, including four fours and a six, while Sanju Samson added 36 from 32 deliveries with four boundaries. Australia’s bowlers had laid the foundation before Maxwell’s assault. Mitchell Starc led the attack with 3-22 from four overs, while Pat Cummins claimed 1-32. India’s Kuldeep Yadav was the visitors’ most effective bowler, finishing with 2-31 from his four overs, but Australia’s batting surge proved too strong.