Tue Apr 15 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **Maxwell’s Struggles Continue as Punjab Kings Crumble Against KKR**
**Chandigarh, India** – Glenn Maxwell’s poor form continued in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Australian all-rounder, who was retained despite his underwhelming performance, was dismissed for a paltry 7 runs off 10 balls, prompting harsh criticism from former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull.
Maxwell fell victim to a googly from Varun Chakaravarthy, a delivery he failed to read, resulting in his stumps being shattered. This latest failure adds to Maxwell’s disappointing season, where he has only managed 41 runs in 6 matches.
Doull, commenting on Cricbuzz, was scathing in his assessment of Maxwell’s performance, jokingly remarking that he “got one more than his average.” Doull praised Chakaravarthy’s skill, highlighting the bowler’s ability to deceive batsmen regardless of any pre-match analysis.
The PBKS innings collapsed entirely, with the team bowled out for a meager 111 runs in just 16 overs. Harshit Rana led the KKR bowling attack with three wickets, while Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine each claimed two.
Maxwell’s continued struggles have raised questions about Punjab Kings’ decision to persist with him, particularly given the omission of Marcus Stoinis. While Doull stated Stoinis is injured, this was not confirmed by official sources.
The defeat leaves Punjab Kings facing significant challenges in the remainder of the tournament. Maxwell will need a significant turnaround in form if he is to justify his place in the team.
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