Overview

• Maxwell claimed three powerplay wickets in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, including that of captain Aiden Markram in Darwin.
• He stands one wicket shy of 50 career T20I wickets after 123 appearances and 82 bowling innings.
• His refined off-spin exploits the new ball’s hard seam on dry subcontinental pitches to generate early breakthroughs.
• Franchise statistics bolster his case with a 7.30 IPL economy rate in the first six overs since 2022 and eight wickets in that phase.
• Cricket Australia selectors view him as a likely component of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup squad if he remains fully fit and versatile with the bat.