Glenn Maxwell IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Star Struggles Again

Punjab Kings’ marquee all-rounder Glenn Maxwell faced another setback in his IPL 2025 campaign, dismissed for a mere 7 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26, 2025. The Australian star, acquired for Rs 4.2 crore in the mega auction, has been under fire for his consistent failures with the bat, drawing sharp criticism from fans and experts alike. Former India batter Suresh Raina delivered a scathing verdict, stating, I don’t remember the last time Glenn Maxwell made runs for the team; he’s got too many chances.

Maxwell’s Poor Form in IPL 2025

Maxwell’s return to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) playing XI after being benched for two matches didn’t yield the desired result. Facing KKR, he started tentatively but managed a boundary with a switch-hit off spinner Varun Chakravarthy. However, Chakravarthy had the last laugh, clean-bowling Maxwell on the next ball. This dismissal added to Maxwell’s woes, with only 48 runs in six innings this season at a dismal average of 8.00. His struggles against spin, particularly Chakravarthy, have been evident, with the spinner dismissing him four times in IPL encounters.

Despite his batting failures, Maxwell has contributed with the ball, picking up four wickets at an economy rate of 8.46. However, his primary role as a destructive middle-order batter remains unfulfilled, prompting calls from experts like Simon Doull and Cheteshwar Pujara to rethink his place in the XI. Pujara, Maxwell’s former teammate, criticized his casual approach, urging him to wake up and adapt to the modern IPL’s demands.