Glenn James Maxwell is an Australian cricketer who currently represents Australia in T20I cricket and has retired from ODI cricket. The 37-year-old all-rounder plays for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League and last featured for the Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL season.
Known for his unconventional stroke play, useful off-spin, and athletic fielding, Maxwell remains one of the most impactful short-format players. He recently appeared in Australia’s T20I series against India in late 2025. His most iconic moment came in the 2023 World Cup when he produced a historic 201 against Afghanistan despite battling severe cramps, a knock hailed as one of the greatest in ODI history.*
Luxurious Victorian-style bungalow in Melbourne, various real estate properties, endorsements with Kookaburra, DTDC, BYJU’S, Energizer
Maxwell has accumulated substantial wealth through his Cricket Australia contracts, IPL earnings, Big Bash League participation, and numerous brand endorsements. His net worth continues to grow through strategic investments in real estate across Australia.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
Victoria
2009
Melbourne Stars
2012
Delhi Daredevils/Capitals
2012, 2018
Mumbai Indians
2013
Kings XI Punjab/Punjab Kings
2014-2017, 2020, 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore
2021-2024
Australia (Test)
2013-2017
Australia (ODI)
2012-2025
Australia (T20I)
2012
Hampshire
2012
Surrey
County cricket
Yorkshire
County cricket
Lancashire
County cricket
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Mentone Secondary School, Victoria, Australia
University
Attended college in Melbourne
Complete Career Stats
Batting Career Summary
Format
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Batting Avg
Strike Rate
50s
100s
200s
Test
7
14
339
104
26.08
59.48
0
1
0
ODI
149
136
3,990
201*
33.81
126.71
23
4
1
T20I
126
115
2,835
145*
29.23
155.77
12
5
0
IPL
141
135
2,819
95
23.89
155.15
18
0
0
Bowling Career Summary
Format
Matches
Innings Bowled
Balls Bowled
Wickets
Best Bowling
Bowling Avg
Economy Rate
Test
7
9
462
8
4/127
42.63
4.43
ODI
149
119
4,002
77
4/40
47.32
5.46
T20I
126
83
1,081
49
3/10
30.04
8.17
IPL
141
85
1,022
41
2/15
34.46
8.30
Glenn Maxwell Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
T20I
India
December 1, 2025
12 & 0-12
Hyderabad
T20I
Pakistan
November 28, 2025
43 & 1-24
Lahore
T20I
Pakistan
November 25, 2025
7 & 0-18
Rawalpindi
T20I
New Zealand
November 15, 2025
32 & 1-22
Wellington
T20I
New Zealand
November 13, 2025
0 & 0-10
Auckland
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2010
Player of the Tournament – Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
2011
Fastest half-century in Australian domestic ODI cricket (19 balls)
2013
Most expensive IPL player (USD $1 million)
2014
IPL Man of the Match four times
2015
Cricket World Cup winner; Fastest ODI century by an Australian (51 balls); Australian T20I Player of the Year
2016
Second-highest T20I individual score (145*); Australian ODI Player of the Year
2017
Test century vs India (104); One of few Australians with centuries in all formats
2019
First Australian to score three T20I centuries; Australian T20I Player of the Year
2021
T20 World Cup winner; Top scorer for RCB in IPL with 513 runs
2022
Highest individual score in BBL history (154*)
2023
Cricket World Cup winner; Fastest World Cup century (40 balls); First Australian to score ODI double century (201*)
2024
Fifth T20I century, equaling Rohit Sharma’s record
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition / Trophy
Significance
2012
Sheffield Shield (Victoria)
Key contributor in Victoria’s domestic first-class championship win.
2013
Ryobi One-Day Cup (Victoria)
Helped Victoria win the domestic 50-over title with impactful all-round performances.
2013
ICC Champions Trophy
Part of Australia’s squad; early milestone in international career exposure.
2015
ICC Cricket World Cup
Member of Australia’s World Cup–winning squad; played crucial middle-order roles.
2017
Allan Border Medal – T20I Player of the Year
Recognized as Australia’s best T20I performer for the year.
2018
Allan Border Medal – T20I Player of the Year
Awarded for back-to-back dominant T20I seasons.
2019
BBL Milestone – Melbourne Stars Final
Led Stars with strong all-round impact; finalist in Big Bash League.
2020
BBL Runners-Up (Melbourne Stars)
Played as senior all-rounder guiding Stars to another strong season.
2021
ICC T20 World Cup
World Cup champion; delivered key lower-order contributions for Australia.
2022
BBL Team of the Tournament
Earned recognition for consistent batting excellence with Melbourne Stars.
2023
ICC Cricket World Cup
Part of Australia’s World Cup-winning side; produced historic 201* vs Afghanistan.
2023
Greatest ODI Innings Recognition
201* vs Afghanistan widely hailed as one of the greatest ODI knocks ever.
2024
BBL Record – Fastest Century (41 balls)
Set a new Melbourne Stars & BBL milestone with explosive 100 off 41.
2025
IPL Achievement (Punjab Kings)
Registered the season’s fastest fifty; standout performer in IPL 2025.
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Only Australian male with ODI double century
Scored 201* against Afghanistan in 2023 World Cup
Joint-record holder for most T20I centuries
Five centuries, equal with Rohit Sharma
Most centuries while chasing in T20Is
Three out of five centuries came while chasing
Fastest T20I century by Australian
47 balls (joint record)
Opened batting and bowling in same Test
vs India in Delhi, 2013
Century in 100th T20I match
Only player to achieve this milestone
Highest BBL score
154* against Hobart Hurricanes (2021-22)
Second-fastest ODI strike rate
126.70 (minimum 1000 runs)
Interesting Facts About Glenn Maxwell
He was forced to bat left-handed during primary school because he was too dominant batting right-handed
Maxwell initially started as a fast bowler before transitioning to off-spin bowling
He became the most expensive IPL player in 2013 at just $1 million as a relatively unproven talent
His 201* against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup was played largely while suffering severe cramps
He took a mental health break from cricket in 2019, returning stronger and more focused
Maxwell scored a double century (278) in Sheffield Shield cricket in 2017
He opened both the batting and bowling in a Test match against India in 2013, a rare feat
Known for his “reverse sweep” shot, which he executes with remarkable consistency and power
He scored his maiden international century in just 51 balls during the 2015 World Cup
Maxwell partnered with Pat Cummins for an unbeaten 202-run stand against Afghanistan, contributing 179 runs while Cummins scored just 12
Born in Kew, Melbourne, Maxwell remains a vital force in Australia's T20 setup at 37 years old. His cricket journey through Victoria, multiple IPL franchises, and international cricket reflects his ability to adapt and excel across all formats. Known for his innovative strokeplay and match-winning capabilities, he has consistently delivered performances that have defined modern white-ball cricket.
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