Glenn Maxwell, as you may already be aware, is a force of nature on the cricket field. The explosive allrounder is dangerous with the bat, handy with the ball, and electric in the field. He secured his nickname, “The Big Show,” by providing joyful entertainment for the crowds and changing matches in limited overs cricket with his fearless batting and innovative creativity.
Equally dangerous in Test, ODI, and T20 cricket, he has produced match-winning performances for Australia in all three formats. Maxwell is versatile in his style of play, being able to play a supportive role to protect wickets or changing the tempo of the game to ride the run rate if the situation calls for it. His instinctive IQ of the game and natural athleticism makes him one of the most influential and exciting players in international cricket.
Glenn Maxwell’s Personal Information
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell was born October 14, 1988 in Kew, Melbourne, Victoria. Maxwell is 1.82m tall, and is an all-rounder. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler, and he is able to play well in any format of the game. Representing Australia, he is currently 42nd in ODI batting and 76th ODI bowling rankings, and was 40th in T20I batting rankings. Maxwell is an aggressive player and he is a useful asset as an all -rounder to the Australian National Team.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Name | Glenn Maxwell |
| Age | October 14, 1988 (36 years) |
| Birth Place | Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Height | 1.82 M |
| Role | Allrounder |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Country | Australia |
| ODI Batting Ranking | 42 |
| Test Batting Ranking | – |
| T20I Batting Ranking | 40 |
| ODI Bowling Ranking | 76 |
| Test Bowling Ranking | – |
| T20I Bowling Ranking | – |
Glenn Maxwell’s Batting Career Stats in All Formats
Glenn Maxwell has shown his batting prowess across all formats, playing 7 Tests, 149 ODIs, 123 T20Is, and 141 IPL matches. He has batted (not including extras) for 339 Test runs, 3,990 ODI runs, 2,771 T20I runs, and 2,819 IPL runs. His highest scores are 104 Test, 201* ODI, 145* T20I, and 95 IPL. He has notoriously explosive strike rates and centuries in all formats, except the IPL.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20s | IPL |
| Match | 7 | 149 | 123 | 141 |
| Innings | 14 | 136 | 113 | 135 |
| Runs | 339 | 3990 | 2771 | 2819 |
| Ball Faced | 570 | 3149 | 1780 | 1817 |
| Highest Score | 104 | 201 | 145 | 95 |
| Average | 26.08 | 33.81 | 28.86 | 23.89 |
| Strike Rate | 59.48 | 126.71 | 155.68 | 155.15 |
| NO | 1 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fours | 33 | 382 | 232 | 237 |
| Sixes | 7 | 155 | 146 | 161 |
| 50s | 0 | 23 | 11 | 18 |
| 100s | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Glenn Maxwell’s Bowling Career Stats in All Formats
Glenn Maxwell has been an efficient part-time bowler with potential across formats, with 7 Test matches, 149 one-day internationals (ODIs), 123 twenty20 internationals (T20Is) matches, and 141 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. He has taken 8 Test wickets, 74 ODI wickets, 39 T20I wickets, and 41 IPL wickets. His best figures have included 4 for 127 in Tests, 4 for 40 in ODIs, 3 for 10 in T20Is, and 2 for 15 in the IPL. With Maxwell’s off-spin bowling, he ir creates economical spells and provides impact in important moments.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20s | IPL |
| Match | 7 | 149 | 123 | 141 |
| Innings | 9 | 119 | 82 | 85 |
| Balls | 462 | 4002 | 1069 | 1022 |
| Runs | 341 | 3644 | 1457 | 1413 |
| Wickets | 8 | 77 | 49 | 41 |
| Average | 42.63 | 47.32 | 29.73 | 34.46 |
| Economy | 4.43 | 5.46 | 8.18 | 8.3 |
| Strike Rate | 57.75 | 51.97 | 21.82 | 24.93 |
| Best Bowling Inning | 4/127 | 4/40 | 3/10 | 2/15 |
| Best Bowling Match | 4/127 | 4/40 | 3/10 | 2/15 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Glenn Maxwell Jersey Number
When Glenn Maxwell represents the Australian national cricket team or plays in T20 leagues, including the IPL, he wears jersey number 32. This number has become so closely associated with him and his identity as a cricketer that many think of Glenn Maxwell as synonymous with jersey number 32 and with revolutionising the role of a high-impact all-rounder. It has developed into a defining aspect of Maxwell’s cricketing identity, whether it be with aggressive batting, useful off-spin, or outstanding fielding. Despite, in some instances, not being able to carry the same form from T20 formats into international test or ODI cricket, number 32 has developed into an iconic number for Maxwell and a memorable part of his career playing cricket.
Glenn Maxwell’s Career Information
Glenn Maxwell played his first T20I match against Pakistan on September 5, 2012, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He played his first Test match on March 2, 2013, against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Glen played his first ODI game on August 25, 2012, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against Afghanistan. Glenn made his Indian Premier League debut on April 5, 2012, against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
| T20 debut | vs Pakistan, Sep 05 at 2012 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Last T20 | vs South Africa, Aug 12 at 2025 at Marrara Cricket Ground |
| 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 |
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