He did not face a ball, nor score a run, but Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones could lay claim to being the third most important person in Australia's batting effort that sealed one of the greatest comeback wins in cricket history at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Glenn Maxwell debunked the old saying -- that ‘one person cannot win a game’ -- according to Pakistan great Wasim Akram, after the Australian batter's gallant double-ton against Afghanistan was savoured by the cricketing world.

"To give a person like Maxwell a chance, he's going to run with it," said Trott.

Glenn Maxwell amassed an unbelievable double century to lift Australia out of the abyss against Afghanistan in Mumbai.

Maxwell admitted discussing with Australian physio Nick Jones whether he should retire after his body gave up and he sank to the ground while on 147 and with 55 runs still needed to win.

"Just ridiculous. I don't know how you describe that," said Cummins.

Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.

Glenn Maxwell's stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as they snatched a stunning three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan on Tuesday.