Big Bash: Glenn Maxwell excites fans by smashing six off new 'chop' switch hit; watch clip

Even though Melbourne Stars went down to Adelaide Strikers at the Carrara Oval on Friday, their skipper Glenn Maxwell appalled the Strikers supporters with an entertaining knock in their Big Bash League 2019 game. The explosive middle-order batsman clobbered a 25-ball 43 before his dismissal triggered Melbourne Stars' downfall in their run-chase. However, Maxwell's return to form is set to give the Stars a much-needed boost in their pursuit of winning the title.

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Big Bash 2019-20: Glenn Maxwell entertains fans with a new ‘chop’ switch-hit

Glenn Maxwell belted one boundary and four maximums over the Carrara fence. His innings kept the Melbourne Stars in the hunt for a major part of their run-chase. One of his sixes landed behind point and much to the crowd's entertainment, Maxwell did that with some style.

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During the 16th over of the Stars' innings, Wes Agar bowled a wide yorker to Glenn Maxwell. The right-hander dropped down on one knee and sliced the ball behind point for a six. Check out Glenn Maxwell’s brand new ‘chop’ switch-hit down below.

In spite of his heroics, Melbourne Stars fell short of their 175-run target by just 5 runs. Their defeat to Adelaide Strikers was also their first defeat of the ongoing Big Bash League. The Stars are now placed third on the points table while Strikers move up to the second position. Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder continue to remain at the top of the table with two wins and a no-result from their three games.

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At the recently concluded IPL 2020 Auction on December 19, Glenn Maxwell was acquired by his former IPL team Kings XI Punjab. The franchise roped in the cricketer for ₹10.75 crore. Previously, Glenn Maxwell played for KXIP between 2014 and 2017 before he joined Delhi Capitals for the 2018 season.

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