Glenn Maxwell Cricket Player Profile

Glenn Maxwell is a professional Cricket player representing Australia. Born on 1988-10-14 in Kew, Australia, they operate primarily as a All-Rounder on the field. Over the course of their career, Glenn Maxwell has featured for Victoria, Warwickshire, Melbourne Stars, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, London Spirit, Washington Freedom, Belfast Wolves different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a All-Rounder, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Glenn Maxwell is an Australian batting all-rounder whose right-handed batting and off-spin have featured across international cricket and franchise competitions. He is known for unconventional shot-making and for contributing with both bat and ball. His ability to score quickly in limited-overs cricket has been a defining part of his career, while his international appearances have spanned all three formats. His career batting and bowling figures are {ROLE}, with his style described as right-handed and right-arm off-break.

Profile

Maxwell joined Victoria’s squad in 2009–10 and made his senior one-day debut in February 2010. In February 2011, he scored 51 from 19 balls against Tasmania, setting a record at the time for the fastest half-century in Australian domestic one-day cricket. He made his first-class debut later that month and scored his first first-class century against South Australia the following month. He debuted for Australia in an ODI against Afghanistan in August 2012, followed by his T20I debut against Pakistan in September.

Maxwell made his Test debut against India in March 2013. During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, he scored his first international century, making 102 against Sri Lanka in 51 balls. In 2017, he scored his first Test century, 104 against India, becoming the second Australian man to make centuries in all three international formats. At the 2023 Cricket World Cup, he scored a century against the Netherlands in 40 balls and a double century against Afghanistan. He was part of Australia’s Cricket World Cup-winning squads in 2015 and 2023, and its T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2021.

IPL Career

Maxwell played for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 before joining Mumbai Indians in 2013. At the 2013 auction, Mumbai Indians bought him for US$1 million, the highest price at that auction.

Kings XI Punjab bought him in 2014; he scored 552 runs that season and was retained for the following two seasons. He also played for the franchise in 2017, 2020 and 2025.

He returned to Delhi Daredevils in 2018, then joined Punjab for the 2020 season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Maxwell in 2021. He scored 513 runs that season, finishing as the team’s leading run-scorer, and was retained for 2022; he played for the franchise through 2024.

Punjab Kings bought him for the 2025 season. His Indian T20 League career totals are {IPL_MATCHES} matches, {IPL_RUNS} runs and {IPL_WICKETS} wickets.

Records

Maxwell scored 51 from 19 balls against Tasmania in February 2011, setting the record at the time for the fastest half-century in Australian domestic one-day cricket.

Maxwell made a century from 51 balls against Sri Lanka at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, then the fastest ODI century by an Australian man and the second-fastest in Cricket World Cup history.

Maxwell scored a century from 40 balls against the Netherlands at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history at the time.

Maxwell scored a double century against Afghanistan at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, setting the record at the time for the fastest double century in the tournament.

FAQs

What is Glenn Maxwell’s role and batting style?

He is a batting all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break.

When did Glenn Maxwell make his international debuts?

He made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in 2012, his T20I debut against Pakistan in 2012 and his Test debut against India in 2013.

Has Glenn Maxwell played in the Indian T20 League?

Yes. He has played for Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings. His career totals are {IPL_MATCHES} matches and {IPL_RUNS} runs.

What is Glenn Maxwell’s date of birth?

He was born on {DOB}.