New Delhi [India], Feb 8: After failing to make it to the Test and ODI squad for Australia during the series against England, OZ all rounder Glenn Maxwell had lot to prove. On Wednesday, in the T20I against England, the right-handed batsman hammered a 59-ball century to take his side to a victory by 5 wickets. The 2nd T20I of the tri-series between England, Australia and New Zealand at Hobart saw the hosts clinching a crucial with Maxwell impressing with his all round performance.

The right hand batsman struck 10 boundaries and 4 mega sixes and scored at a strike rate of 177.59. With the ball, he took 3 wickets and gave just 10 runs in his 2 overs. He was declared the Man of the Match for his dual performance.

Speaking to reporters after the match, Maxwell said that was disappointed about missing the Test and ODI series. “Missing out on the one-day squad and not playing any part in the Ashes, it was obviously where I wanted to be this summer. I had to do a lot of work behind the scenes and I feel I’ve done that and got back into the Aussie colors,” he said.

The 29-year old struck a six to complete his century and score the winning runs. Maxwell said he wanted Alex Carey to score the winning runs. “I told my batting partner, Alex Carey to get a two because I didn’t have that much left, but he got a single and said ‘there you go mate, good luck’, It was nice to get one over the rope and finish the job,” he said.