Australia captain Cummins lauds Glenn Maxwell for 'greatest innings' in ODI history

Pat Cummins witnessed "greatest ODI innings" as Glenn Maxwell's 201* secured World Cup victory for Australia. Cummins said Maxwell's knock was a "one-man show" and praised his ability to hit into different areas. Australia's win secured them a semifinal spot and Cummins said he only believed they could win in the final 20 minutes.

Australia captain Pat Cummins said he witnessed the greatest innings in 50-over cricket on Tuesday after his compatriot Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten knock of 201 secured a miraculous World Cup victory against Afghanistan.

Maxwell and Cummins got together with Australia tottering at 91-7, chasing 292 for victory against Afghanistan at the floodlit Wankhede Stadium.

But Maxwell then smashed an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls and combined in an unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 202 in which Cummins contributed just 12.

"I think that's the greatest ODI innings," a beaming Cummins told reporters.

"We're just chatting about it, all the players and we've decided it's one of those days where you just go, 'I was there in the stadium the day Glenn Maxwell chased down that total by himself'."

Maxwell suffered multiple cramps during his knock, which was studded with 21 fours and 10 sixes, but still managed to continue and Cummins said he could only stand at the other end and admire his compatriot.

"It's just a one-man show. It's just like, it looks so easy," Cummins said.