Struggling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell faces brutal criticism from fans and experts after another low score, raising questions over Punjab Kings’ team selections.
April 27, 2025: Kolkata: Punjab Kings’ ₹4.2 crore acquisition Glenn Maxwell faced fresh heat from fans and former players after another disappointing performance in IPL 2025. Returning to the playing XI after missing two matches, Maxwell managed just 7 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before being bowled by spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
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Maxwell, who was bought with high expectations during the mega auction, has scored just 41 runs across the season so far, drawing widespread criticism.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina delivered a scathing verdict:
“I don’t remember the last time Glenn Maxwell made runs for the team. He has been given too many chances,” Raina said during a post-match discussion.
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Match Summary:
- PBKS posted a strong 201/4 after electing to bat first.
- Priyansh Arya (69 off 35 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (83 off 49 balls) starred with a 120-run opening partnership.
- KKR bowlers Vaibhav Arora (2/34), Varun Chakravarthy (1/39), and Andre Russell (1/27) picked up the wickets.
- In their squad rotation, PBKS brought in Glenn Maxwell and Azmatullah Omarzai in place of Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett.
- For KKR, Rovman Powell and Chetan Sakariya replaced Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh.
Despite a solid batting platform laid by the openers, Maxwell’s failure at No. 4 once again exposed PBKS’s middle-order fragility.
Maxwell’s Season at a Glance (IPL 2025):
- Matches: Few appearances
- Runs: 41
- Average: Disappointing
- Criticism: Increasing from fans and former players
With the tournament reaching its crucial phase, calls are growing louder for PBKS to rethink their faith in Maxwell if they are to sustain a genuine title challenge.
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