Glenn Maxwell aka The Big Show is one of Australia’s most entertaining all-rounders, known for his unorthodox batting and useful off-spin bowling. Born on October 14, 1988 in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, Maxwell has provided cricket fans with exciting and explosive stroke-play, whilst having a mindset that understands no fear. Maxwell is known for his athleticism, reflexes, dangerous batting, and the ability to play shots that many others wouldn’t even think are possible. Maxwell has become one of Australia’s most vital cricketers in white ball cricket, and he provides an extra option with his economical bowling and excellent fielding. He has produced some memorable performances over his career, with numerous instances to witness in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Along with his exciting batting performances, which guarantees to excite any cricket viewer, his combination of shots and skill and ability to turn a game on its head, makes him appear amongst the elite modern cricketers.
Glenn Maxwell’s batting is characterized by power-hitting, creativity, and a knack for scoring runs quickly. He has played in all formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and IPL) and scored thousands of runs at a blistering strike rate. He has provided countless match-winning innings, which include double century in ODIs and five centuries in T20Is and maximan is still an important batting option for Australia and franchise teams around the world.
Test Format Stats
Test
Match
7
Innings
14
Runs
339
Ball Faced
570
Highest Score
104
Average
26.08
Strike Rate
59.48
NO
1
Fours
33
Sixes
7
50s
0
100s
1
200s
0
ODIs Format Stats
ODIs
Match
149
Innings
136
Runs
3990
Ball Faced
3149
Highest Score
201
Average
33.81
Strike Rate
126.71
NO
18
Fours
382
Sixes
155
50s
23
100s
4
200s
1
T20I Format Stats
T20I
Match
124
Innings
114
Runs
2833
Ball Faced
1816
Highest Score
145
Average
29.51
Strike Rate
156.01
NO
18
Fours
240
Sixes
148
50s
12
100s
5
200s
0
IPL Format Stats
IPL
Match
141
Innings
135
Runs
2819
Ball Faced
1817
Highest Score
95
Average
23.89
Strike Rate
155.15
NO
17
Fours
237
Sixes
161
50s
18
100s
0
200s
0
Glenn Maxwell Bowling Career Stats
Glenn Maxwell’s value as a part-time off-spinner has shown to be beneficial for breaking partnerships, containing runs and having plenty of experience to draw off with about 200 wickets across international and IPL formats. His bowling record gives him the ability to add balance to the teams he plays for, as is evident in his best ODI figures of 4/40 and T20I figures of 3/10. Overall, Maxwell is proficient and able to provide breakthroughs when needed. The bowling of Maxwell proves to be in use against every team Australia will be playing against.
Test Format Stats
Test
Match
7
Innings
9
Balls
462
Runs
341
Wickets
8
Average
42.63
Economy
4.43
Strike Rate
57.75
Best Bowling Inning
4/127
Best Bowling Match
4/127
5w
0
10w
0
200s
0
ODIs Format Stats
ODIs
Match
149
Innings
119
Balls
4002
Runs
3644
Wickets
77
Average
47.32
Economy
5.46
Strike Rate
51.97
Best Bowling Inning
4/40
Best Bowling Match
4/40
5w
0
10w
0
200s
0
T20I Format Stats
T20I
Match
124
Innings
83
Balls
1081
Runs
1472
Wickets
49
Average
30.04
Economy
8.17
Strike Rate
22.06
Best Bowling Inning
3/10
Best Bowling Match
3/10
5w
0
10w
0
200s
0
IPL Format Stats
IPL
Match
141
Innings
85
Balls
1022
Runs
1413
Wickets
41
Average
34.46
Economy
8.3
Strike Rate
24.93
Best Bowling Inning
2/15
Best Bowling Match
2/15
5w
0
10w
0
200s
0
Glenn Maxwell Jersey Number
Glenn Maxwell is practically known by the jersey number 32, which is the number he wears playing for Australia for international cricket and franchise leagues like the IPL and BBL. His number has developed an identity of flamboyance and fearless play. Fans around the world can recall Maxwell’s big hitting, and energetic fielding, associated with this magnificent number. Over the years, and many iconic Maxwell moments, jersey number 32 has gained a sentimental value by fans of Maxwell and others who appreciate his entertaining style of cricket.
Glenn Maxwell Career Information
Glenn Maxwell made his international debut in 2012, represented first in ODIs and T20Is, before appearing in Tests in 2013. Since then has played representative cricket for Australia in a multitude of World Cups and ICC tournaments – he was in the squad internationally for the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. Did we mention he also debuted in IPL cricket in 2012 and since then he has been one of the preeminent stars in franchise cricket?
T20 debut
vs Pakistan, Sep 05 at 2012 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Last T20
vs South Africa, Aug 16 at 2025 at Cazaly’s Stadium
Test debut
vs India, Mar 02 at 2013 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Last Test
vs Bangladesh, Sep 04 at 2017 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Odi debut
vs Afghanistan, Aug 25 at 2012 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Last Odi
vs India, Mar 04 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Ipl debut
vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Apr 05 at 2012 at Eden Gardens
Last Ipl
vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Apr 26 at 2025 at Eden Gardens
