Sat Nov 16 18:44:53 IST 2024: ## Aussie Maxwell Blasts 43 Runs, Reaches 10,000 T20 Milestone in Rain-Shortened Win
**Brisbane, Australia –** Glenn Maxwell smashed a stunning 43 runs off just 19 balls, including five fours and three sixes, to power Australia to a victory over Pakistan in a rain-affected first T20I at the Gabba on Thursday. The explosive innings also saw Maxwell become only the third Australian to reach 10,000 T20 runs.
The match, reduced to seven overs per side due to rain, saw Australia bat first after losing the toss. Maxwell’s blistering knock, alongside Marcus Stoinis’ unbeaten 21, propelled Australia to a challenging 93 runs. Maxwell reached the 10,000-run milestone in style, smashing three boundaries in a single over off Naseem Shah.
The 36-year-old achieved the feat in his 421st T20 innings, showcasing his remarkable consistency despite often batting lower down the order. His impressive T20 career now boasts 10,031 runs at an average of approximately 28, including seven centuries and 54 half-centuries, and a strike rate nearing 154. Despite weather interruptions, the match concluded with an Australian win, extending their series lead to 2-0.
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