Australia Wins By 7, Maxwell The Hero

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Australia Wins by 7, Maxwell the Hero!

Sydney, Australia - The Australian Cricket team secured a thrilling 7-run victory over their arch-rivals England in the second ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The match was a nail-biter right down to the wire, with Glenn Maxwell emerging as the hero for the hosts.

Maxwell's explosive innings of 71 runs off just 34 balls turned the tide of the match in Australia's favor. He came to the crease with Australia struggling at 141/5 in the 26th over, and proceeded to unleash a barrage of boundaries, including four sixes, to propel his team to a respectable total of 251.

England, chasing a target of 252, made a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short. They were pegged back by some tight bowling from the Australian attack, with Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa taking three wickets each. England's chase was hampered by the loss of key wickets at regular intervals, and despite a late flurry of boundaries from Liam Livingstone, they were unable to get over the line.

Maxwell's innings were not only crucial for the victory but also earned him the Player of the Match award. He was lauded for his aggressive approach and his ability to take the game away from England in the blink of an eye.

"It was a great feeling to be able to contribute to the team's win," said Maxwell after the match. "I knew I had to be aggressive and try to take the game away from England. I was fortunate that the ball came off the bat nicely for me today."

The win means that Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The final match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, with Australia looking to complete a clean sweep.

This victory will undoubtedly boost Australia's confidence going into the upcoming T20 World Cup, and Maxwell's heroics will be a source of inspiration for the team.