Australia’s star batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has sent out a big warning to rivals ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. He’s ready to step up with the ball and take on the opposition’s top orders in the power play.
Maxwell, well-known for his explosive batting, is now eyeing a bigger bowling role for Australia. The 36-year-old may be seen troubling batsmen early in the innings, especially during the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Glenn Maxwell’s track record with the ball
While most people think of Glenn Maxwell as a batting powerhouse, his bowling has often proven handy. In 123 T20Is for Australia, he’s taken 49 wickets, with best figures of 3/10. His bowling stats include an average of 29.73, an economy rate of 8.17, and a strike rate of 21.8.
In ODIs, he’s played 149 matches and claimed 77 wickets at an average of 47.32. In Tests, he’s taken 8 wickets in 7 matches at 42.62.
The numbers might not jump off the page, but Glenn Maxwell’s impact often goes beyond stats. His off-spin has a knack for breaking partnerships and shifting the momentum in Australia’s favor.
“I love getting wickets” – Glenn Maxwell
Speaking to reporters in Cairns on Thursday, Glenn Maxwell explained how conditions in the subcontinent could suit his bowling in the powerplay during the T20 World Cup.
“I think in the subcontinent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it as a spinner early on. Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about heading forward.”
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On his often-celebratory reactions after taking a wicket, he laughed about his own surprise:
“I’m just as surprised as anyone when I get a wicket. I love getting wickets. It’s very surprising anytime I get anyone out. I’m there to do a job in the PowerPlay and I’m trying to execute that as well as I can.”
A versatile role in the batting order
In the current three-match T20I series against South Africa, Maxwell batted at No.7 in the first game (scoring 1 run) and at No.5 in the second (making 16).
Before that, against the West Indies, he opened the innings in place of the injured Travis Head, showing his willingness to adapt to any role.
“I’ve been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down. I’m filling holes at the moment.
“Even during the West Indies series, trying to combat Akeal Hosein (by) going up the top, this series going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end. (I’m) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible.”
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