Watch - Glenn Maxwell Comes Up With A Stunning Reverse Sweep For Six

Glenn Maxwell is in a top-notch form in the ongoing Big Bash League since his return from the break. The flamboyant batsman already took the bowlers to the cleaners with his massive hits in the middle for Melbourne Stars in the current season. On Saturday, he displayed yet another brilliant knock when Chris Lynn was in the commentary panel.

During his unbeaten 40-run knock against Melbourne Renegades, Glenn Maxwell reverse swept a stunning six off Tom Andrews. The shot left everyone in the stadium by surprise alongside the right-handed batsman Chris Lynn, who was in the commentary section. As soon as Maxwell smashed the ball to a six, Chris Lynn in the panel termed it ”Oh Wowee.”

Glenn Maxwell scored 40* runs:

Meanwhile, the six off Glenn Maxwell’s bat meant that the all-rounder will now donate $250 for the victims of the Bushfires. Initially, Chris Lynn pledged to donate $250 for every six that he hit during the ongoing Big Bash League. Glenn Maxwell, who was impressed with the initiative, did the same for the victims of Bushfires.

Getting into the details of the match, Melbourne Stars won the toss and opted to bowl first on a friendly batting wicket. Justifying the decision of opting to bowl first, Nathan Coulter-Nile gave a breakthrough by knocking out Sam Harper for a cheap score. At the same time, the brilliant spell in the middle overs by Sandeep Lamichchane and Adam Zampa helped Stars to restrict Renegades for 142.

In reply to the chase, Marcus Stoinis once again stood tall for the team in the quest. Though Nic Maddinson walked back to the pavilion for his 17 runs, Stoinis played a subtle anchor role at the other end for the team. Ben Dunk once again failed to convert his start while Glenn Maxwell finished the chase with an unbeaten 40*.

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The victory further consolidated Melbourne Stars in the points table, as they bagged their 5th victory in the six games. On the other hand, Aaron Finch-led side continues to stay in the last position with zero wins in the six matches.

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When @lynny50's reaction is "oh wowee", you know a darn good shot has been played! #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/VlFTHDUAxa

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