Bangalore: Glenn Maxwell would prefer batting higher up the order in ODIs, following his series-winning 113 at No.4 in Australia’s seven-wicket victory against India in the second T20 International.
Maxwell bats at No.7 in ODIs and would happily take a promotion in the five-match ODI series starting in Hyderabad, March 2.
The 30-year-old slammed his third T20 international hundred on Wednesday night, an unbeaten 113 off 55 balls, to blow away India and win the series 2-0.
“In my case tonight, when I came out, it was 15 overs to go I think. And as long as I get an 80 or a 100 out of that even, if I am doing that at No.6 or 7, it doesn’t really matter. It’s just me making the most of the opportunities when I get them,” said Maxwell.
“It’s not easy to just come here and go like that because the ball is a lot older, the wicket’s gone a lot quicker here. Even tonight at the end of the game, the wicket’s sort of drying out and there was scuffs all over it,” he added.
Maxwell believes that in ODIs, he will find it difficult to make a difference at No.7 in most occasions and a promotion up the order may just suit his game.
“In one day cricket, it’s not as easy to go at the end. So it would be nice to bat higher up but it depends on what happens in the top four or top five. If the opportunity does come up, I’d like to take,” he pointed.
PTI
