Glenn Maxwell's poor run in the Indian Premier League 2025 season continued as he was cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy on the Punjab Kings' visit to the Eden Gardens.
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The Australian batter came in to bat in the 15th over at number 4, where he had substantial time to make an impact against the three-time champions.
However, he once again got out cheaply at 7(8) as he could not read Chakravarthy's delivery. The Australian has faced criticism throughout the ongoing campaign for failing to turn up for his team.
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Should Glenn Maxwell be dropped from PBKS XI?
Speaking after Maxwell's wicket in the Hindi commentary on Star Sports, Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina called out the batter's performance.
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Raina said: "I don't remember the last time Glenn Maxwell made runs for the team. He has got too many chances."
How has Glenn Maxwell performed in IPL 2025?
The Victorian batter has only managed to score 48 runs in 6 innings of the season that he has played in, with a strike rate of 97.95.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg/SR | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 48 | 8.00/97.95 | 30 |
Glenn Maxwell's performances in IPL 2025 by innings:
| Opponent | Runs Scored | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 0(1) | Ahmedabad | March 25 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Did not bat | Lucknow | April 1 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 30(21) | Mullanpur | April 5 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1(2) | Mullanpur | April 8 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3(14) | Hyderabad | April 12 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 7(17) | Mullanpur | April 15 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 7(8) | Kolkata | April 26 |
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