Glenn Maxwell is an Australian international cricketer and one of the most dynamic all-rounders of his generation. He is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler who has represented Australia in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. Maxwell made his international debut in 2012 and has built a career around aggressive batting, inventive strokeplay and useful off-spin. His international record includes 7 Tests, 149 ODIs and 130 T20Is, with 7,226 runs and 136 wickets across the three formats. He has scored 10 international centuries, including five in T20Is, while also contributing 158 catches in the field. Maxwell retired from ODI cricket in June 2025 after finishing with 3,990 runs and 77 wickets in the format, while continuing to represent Australia in T20I cricket.
Glenn Maxwell Career Information
Category
Details
Full Name
Glenn James Maxwell
Date of Birth
14 October 1988
National Team
Australia
Playing Role
All-Rounder
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Off Break
International Formats
Test, ODI, T20I
Glenn Maxwell Test Stats
Statistic
Record
Matches
7
Innings
14
Not Outs
1
Runs
339
Highest Score
104
Batting Average
26.07
Strike Rate
59.47
Centuries
1
Half-Centuries
0
Fours
33
Sixes
7
Catches
5
Wickets
8
Maxwell played seven Tests for Australia, scoring 339 runs and taking eight wickets. His highest Test score was 104 against India, while his best bowling figures were 4/127.
Glenn Maxwell Test Bowling Stats
Statistic
Record
Bowling Innings
9
Balls Bowled
462
Runs Conceded
341
Wickets
8
Best Bowling
4/127
Bowling Average
42.62
Economy Rate
4.42
Bowling Strike Rate
57.75
Glenn Maxwell ODI Stats
Statistic
Record
Matches
149
Innings
136
Not Outs
18
Runs
3,990
Highest Score
201*
Batting Average
33.81
Strike Rate
126.70
Centuries
4
Half-Centuries
23
Fours
382
Sixes
155
Catches
91
Wickets
77
Glenn Maxwell’s ODI career produced 3,990 runs, four centuries and 23 half-centuries. His unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan remains his highest ODI score and one of the most memorable individual World Cup innings. He also claimed 77 wickets and 91 catches in 149 ODIs. Maxwell announced his ODI retirement in June 2025 after his final appearance for Australia came at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Glenn Maxwell ODI Bowling Stats
Statistic
Record
Bowling Innings
119
Balls Bowled
4,002
Runs Conceded
3,644
Wickets
77
Best Bowling
4/40
Bowling Average
47.32
Economy Rate
5.46
Bowling Strike Rate
51.97
Glenn Maxwell T20I Stats
Statistic
Record
Matches
130
Innings
118
Not Outs
18
Runs
2,897
Highest Score
145*
Batting Average
28.97
Strike Rate
154.42
Centuries
5
Half-Centuries
12
Fours
243
Sixes
150
Catches
62
Wickets
51
Maxwell’s T20I record highlights his value as an explosive middle-order batter and part-time spinner. He has scored 2,897 runs from 130 T20Is at a strike rate of 154.42, including five centuries and 12 half-centuries. His unbeaten 145 against Sri Lanka is his highest T20I score. He has also taken 51 wickets and 62 catches for Australia in the format.
Glenn Maxwell T20I Bowling Stats
Statistic
Record
Bowling Innings
86
Balls Bowled
1,117
Runs Conceded
1,515
Wickets
51
Best Bowling
3/10
Bowling Average
29.70
Economy Rate
8.13
Bowling Strike Rate
21.90
Glenn Maxwell International Career Stats
Statistic
Record
Test Matches
7
ODI Matches
149
T20I Matches
130
Total International Matches
286
Test Runs
339
ODI Runs
3,990
T20I Runs
2,897
Total International Runs
7,226
Test Centuries
1
ODI Centuries
4
T20I Centuries
5
Total International Centuries
10
Test Wickets
8
ODI Wickets
77
T20I Wickets
51
Total International Wickets
136
Test Catches
5
ODI Catches
91
T20I Catches
62
Total International Catches
158
The combined figures are calculated from Maxwell’s completed international records in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. His 149-match ODI career ended in 2025, while his T20I career continued into 2026.
Glenn Maxwell’s International Centuries
Glenn Maxwell has scored 10 centuries in international cricket, with his five T20I hundreds making up half of his international century tally. He has also registered four ODI centuries and one Test century, demonstrating his ability to produce high-impact innings across all three international formats.
Format
Centuries
Test
1
ODI
4
T20I
5
Total
10
Glenn Maxwell’s International Runs
Glenn Maxwell has accumulated 7,226 international runs for Australia across Test, ODI and T20I cricket. His ODI career accounts for 3,990 runs, while he has added 2,897 T20I runs and 339 Test runs. His highest international scores include 104 in Tests, an unbeaten 201 in ODIs and an unbeaten 145 in T20Is.
Format
Runs
Test
339
ODI
3,990
T20I
2,897
Total
7,226
Glenn Maxwell Fielding Stats
Maxwell has also made a significant contribution as a fielder, combining athleticism with sharp catching in all three international formats. His international career includes 158 catches, with 91 coming in ODIs, 62 in T20Is and five in Tests.
Format
Catches
Test
5
ODI
91
T20I
62
Total
158
Glenn Maxwell Bowling Stats
Glenn Maxwell’s off-spin has provided Australia with a valuable secondary bowling option, particularly in limited-overs cricket. He has taken 136 international wickets, including 77 in ODIs and 51 in T20Is, while his eight Test wickets include a best of 4/127. His strongest limited-overs bowling return is 4/40 in ODIs, while his best T20I figures are 3/10.
Format
Wickets
Test
8
ODI
77
T20I
51
Total
136
Glenn Maxwell Career Summary
Glenn Maxwell’s international career combines explosive batting, useful off-spin and outstanding fielding. Across 286 Tests, ODIs and T20Is, he has scored 7,226 runs, including 10 centuries, and taken 136 wickets. His ODI record stands out with 3,990 runs and 77 wickets, while his T20I career has produced 2,897 runs at a strike rate of 154.42 and 51 wickets. With 158 international catches and major contributions to Australia’s World Cup successes, Maxwell’s statistics underline his status as one of Australia’s most influential modern all-rounders.
