Glenn Maxwell’s IPL Nightmare: Commits costly DRS blunder, bags 19th duck as Gujarat Titans pounce!
Glenn Maxwell’s IPL Woes Continue: 19th Duck and DRS Blunder Against Gujarat Titans
Glenn Maxwell, the much-anticipated acquisition of Punjab Kings during the IPL 2025 auction, failed to make an impact on his debut match for his former team. The Australian batsman’s underwhelming performance continued, as he fell for a golden duck, attempting a reverse sweep on his first delivery from Sai Kishore and was ruled LBW. The replays indicated that the ball would have missed the stumps, but Maxwell chose not to request a DRS review, adding to his growing list of disappointing outings. This duck marked his 19th in the IPL, the highest number for any player.
Maxwell’s decision not to review the DRS was met with ridicule on social media, with many questioning the former international star’s commitment to improving his game. “BALL WAS MISSING THE STUMPS, GLENN MAXWELL DIDN’T REVIEW,” tweeted Mufaddal Vohra, leaving fans and critics alike disillusioned with the batsman’s decisions.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer stole the show with a magnificent 97 off 42 balls, showcasing his aggressive style and leading his team to a formidable total of 243 for five against Gujarat Titans. Iyer’s innings was marked by nine sixes and five fours, with Shashank Singh contributing 44 runs off 16 balls, including 23 runs in the last over, to give PBKS a solid finish.
Priyansh Arya, who was acquired by PBKS for Rs 3.8 crore, also turned heads with a 47 off 23 balls, targeting the GT bowling attack fearlessly. He hit his first six off Mohammed Siraj, sending the ball over deep square leg, and followed it up with a boundary. Kagiso Rabada, however, managed to break the opening partnership, taking Prabhsimran Singh’s wicket, allowing Iyer to take the crease.
Iyer and Arya’s partnership proved decisive, with the latter showcasing his aggressive style, hitting 21 runs in the fifth over, including three fours and a six on the off side. His most impressive shot was a remarkable straight drive past the bowler for a four. However, Arya’s confidence was short-lived, as he fell to Rashid Khan’s sharp turn, edging a sharply turning delivery that kept low.
Despite the setbacks, Iyer remained unfazed, reaching his fifty in 27 balls and launching a potent attack on the GT bowlers. He hit two consecutive sixes off Rashid, the first straight down the ground and the second over deep wicket, adding 17 runs in the over with Marcus Stoinis, who also scored a boundary. Siraj’s reintroduction into the attack proved costly, with both Stoinis and Iyer hitting him for a six each, giving PBKS a solid foundation to build upon.
As the match wore on, Iyer’s maiden IPL century remained elusive, but he led his team to a strong finish, ultimately falling short of the mark. The result left fans and critics alike searching for answers to Punjab Kings’ midfield blues, with Glenn Maxwell’s performance only adding to the concerns.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/sports/glenn-maxwell-bags-19th-duck-in-ipl-commits-drs-blunder-against-gujarat-titans-7709464/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-26 07:40:00
