Glenn Maxwell hits record-breaking double-century as Australia reach semi-finals

Glenn Maxwell hit a record-breaking double-century for Australia. Pic: Rajanish Kakade/AP

Glenn Maxwell hit a record-breaking double-century as Australia fought back to beat Afghanistan by three wickets in a remarkable contest in Mumbai and seal a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

The three-time champions, targeting 292 for victory, slumped to 91 for seven before turning things around thanks to Maxwell’s breathtaking unbeaten 201, which came off 128 balls and included 21 fours and 10 sixes.