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Glenn Maxwell Scores Double Century as Australia Enters World Cup Semifinals; Angelo Mathews Controversially Timed Out in Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Match; Kohli Equals Tendulkar's Record in India-South Africa ODI

Injured Maxwell hits 201 not out, securing Australia's semifinals spot while Mathews becomes first player timed out in international cricket history; Kohli's record-equalling century powers India to win against South Africa.

Overview

  • Glenn Maxwell scored a magnificent double century, finishing 201 not out as Australia defeated Afghanistan, securing a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
  • Despite being injured, Maxwell's innings is considered one of the greatest in cricket history, signifying his paramount role in the Australian team.
  • Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka became the first player to be timed out in international cricket history during their World Cup match against Bangladesh, a dismissal that led to much controversy and debate.
  • On his birthday, Virat Kohli scored a record-equalling 49th one-day-international (ODI) century against South Africa, leading India to a score of 326 and further strengthening their journey towards the championship.
  • Kohli's record-equalling century has cemented his status as a cricketing great, now sharing the record of 49 ODI centuries with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.