‌BBL | Twitter reacts to Maxwell single-handedly lits up Melbourne derby with gargantuan 122-meter six

Arijit Kundu

ByArijit Kundu,SportsCafe Editor

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Only a handful of cricketers in the world can produce a one-man show and entertain the spectators. It was certainly a ‘Big Show’ in the house when Glenn Maxwell took charge of the Melbourne Derby as a gigantic 122-metre six became the highlight of the first innings at the Marvel Stadium.

The Stars incurred early jitters despite a 31-run mandatory powerplay against the Gades. As the field spread out, they lost four wickets in a jiffy with the scorecard reading 55/5 in eight overs. Unbothered by one-half of the wickets lost, Maxwell counterpunched the opposition and transferred the pressure on the Gades with his 360-degree play. The all-rounder looked at his best with the bat, smacking the Gades to all parts of the ground with a gargantuan six being the prime highlight.

After a reverse sweep towards backward point for a four off Kane Richardson, Maxwell showcased his orthodox stroke on the next delivery. He stayed deep in the crease and pulled a length delivery outside the woods with the meat of the blade. The timing was so sweet that the ball marooned all the way into the second tier over deep mid-wicket and the big screen showed a handsome 122-meter distance being covered. Maxwell did seem sublime with the bat, but this gigantic maximum left the Twitterverse in awe.

 Monstrous

Crazy

Carnage

Too big

Launched

Unreal

On fire

Monster

Pure class

Absolute carnage

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