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HOBART. – Glenn Maxwell slammed a last-ball six to score a masterful century and lead Australia to a five-wicket victory over England in the second tri-series Twenty20 cricket international in Hobart yesterday.

Maxwell, who earlier took three wickets in two overs, was man of the match with an unbeaten 103 as the Australians chased down England’s 155 for nine in the 19th over. Maxwell, who was controversially dropped from Australia’s one-day team for the recent series against England, responded with a 58-ball century including 10 fours and four sixes at Bellerive Oval.

“It was nice to get one over the rope and finish the job. For us to start the series the way we have has been outstanding. We haven’t had a lot of success in T20 cricket for the last few years,” Maxwell said.

“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 colours.”

Maxwell had a big moment on 59 when his lofted drive found the fingertips of long-off fielder Jason Roy. – AFP.