Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has revealed a major injury update about Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Ahead of the PBKS vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match, Iyer has informed us that Maxwell has a fractured finger, for which he is out of the match and makes him uncertain for the rest of the ongoing IPL 2025. 

Glenn Maxwell has been a decorative figure in limited-overs cricket for international and franchise cricket leagues. The all-rounder, who is now in his 13th IPL season, far away from his prime, played 7 IPL 2025 games with an overall 8.00 batting average.

Punjab Kings has played some promising matches in the ongoing tournament, but their playoff spot has not yet been decided. The team is currently lying on a thin line between the playoffs line and the exit gate. Maxwell's consistent lackluster performance became a drawback for the Punjab-based franchise. Experts also expressed their concerns over his poor form. Due to injury, PBKS needs to find a perfect replacement for the Aussie. 

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3 possible substitutes for Glenn Maxwell:

Marcus Stoinis: The ace all-rounder from South Africa can be the best find to replace Glenn Maxwell. Stoinis has made his name worldwide through his swashbuckling batting abilities and useful bowling attributions. He has played over 100 IPL matches over the years. In this season, he has played 7 matches so far with a 16.75 batting average, including an unbeaten 34-run knock, but has yet to take a wicket. 

Azmatullah Omarzai: The Afghan all-rounder can play important hands during his prime days. His wicket-taking abilities can be crucial in the middle game. So far he has experienced only 10 matches with Gujarat Titans (IPL 2024) and now with Punjab Kings. The subcontinent conditions are a perfect fit for the Afghanistan international cricketer. 

Aaron Hardie: An untouched talent in the Indian Premier League. The right-handed all-rounder has already impressed during his international duties with Australia. Hardie made his T20I debut for Australia last year against Scotland in September, scoring 33 off 18 and taking 2/24. In February 2025, he notched a T20I fifty (66* off 41) against a strong New Zealand.

Punjab Kings have suffered a big blow before their away match against the struggling Chennai Super Kings, as the Australian star Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the tournament. 

IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell ruled out due to fractured finger

The IPL 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings haven't experienced the Playoffs since the 2015 season. They are battling hard to end their decade-long drought in the IPL playoffs. While they are standing in the fifth place in the IPL 2025 points table with 11 points after nine matches before their second meeting of the season against Chennai Super Kings, the franchise has lost Glenn Maxwell. Due to a fractured finger, Maxwell has been ruled out of the tournament. During the toss of the match, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer revealed Maxwell's injury. However, in the toss, PBKS skipper didn't reveal the replacement of Maxwell for the match. 

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IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell scored one double-digit in six innings

The Australian star Glenn Maxwell was struggling hugely in the IPL 2025. In six innings of the IPL 2025, Maxwell managed to reach a double-digit score only once, as his scores are 0, 30, 1, 3, 7, and 7 runs, respectively. However, the off-spinner also picked up four wickets in this IPL season. However, his IPL commitment has been questioned again this season for his lack of useful outings for his franchise, which is a common show for him in his long IPL career. 

Maxwell's place was always in danger, and now, PBKS will officially play without the Australian all-rounder. Punjab Kings still have some good overseas all-rounders, who are Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, and Marco Jansen. However, all of them are pace-bowling all-rounders, while Jansen is a bowling all-rounder.

In their last four matches, Punjab Kings lost once after winning back-to-back matches, while their last one against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata had no result due to the rain washout in the second innings, where only one over was bowled after PBKS scored 201/4. 

Yuzvendra Chahal was heavily trolled by Punjab Kings teammate Glenn Maxwell after he managed to get a bat from MS Dhoni before their match against the Chennai Super Kings on April 30. Chahal received his ODI cap from Dhoni in 2016 and has developed a close relationship with the CSK legend ever since.

Before the battle on Wednesday, Chahal managed to get hold of one of Dhoni's cherished bats and went back to the Punjab dressing room to flaunt. Maxwell was in the room and inquired if it belonged to the CSK icon.Chahal responded with some shadow batting and that he will bat with the willow that Dhoni had given to him. On this Maxwell gave a witty one-liner that reminded the leg-spinner that it is he who gets subbed out in every game.

"You get subbed out in every game," said Maxwell. Priyansh Arya, who was present in the room as well, made a light-hearted comment that some Haryana kid would definitely snatch it away from Chahal. Some kid from Haryana is going to steal this bat for sure joked Priyansh.

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Yuzi Chahal gets MS Dhoni bat. Maxwell says ' What are you gonna do with this. You get subbed out in every game ' 😂 pic.twitter.com/uF0rjwkzdj

— 🎰 (@StanMSD) April 29, 2025

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When Dhoni instructed Chahal not to call him as sir

In an interview in 2018, Chahal remembered how Ms Dhoni instructed him not to address him as sir. The leg-spinner explained how Dhoni called him over respectfully and instructed him not to call him sir."I got the ODI cap from the legend MS Dhoni. He is a legend and I was with him for the first time. I was not even able to speak in front of him. He speaks so politely that you doubt if he is actually Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legend".When I met him for the first time at Zimbabwe I had used to refer to him as Mahi Sir. Then some time later, he called me and said, 'Mahi, Dhoni, Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Bhai. Call me whatever you may but not sir, Chahal added.

On April 26, in the IPL 2025 game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), KKR's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy proved competent once again over PBKS superstar Glenn Maxwell. PBKS was chasing a decent score of 173, as in only 16.3 overs, it made an impressive 172 for 2 at a strong run rate of 10.42. However, Chakravarthy had a different plan for Maxwell and his 'bundles of mystery spin.'

Chakravarthy dismissed Maxwell, and it was the fifth time 'Chakra' had dismissed the Australian in just eight IPL innings. This was a huge turning point in the match, as Chakravarthy showed that he is capable of troubling the best of the best. The dismissal spawned a cheeky viral comment from former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, who said, "Varun Chakravarthy keeps Glenn Maxwell in his pocket."

Raina's cheeky comment made on social media went viral and has divided opinion amongst fans, with some protecting Raina's cheekiness and others stating it was an unfair statement. It also led to debate regarding the PBKS's team selection, with fans criticizing the franchise for picking overseas players like Maxwell rather than Indian players who were currently in form, like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh. Chakravarthy's performance also reinforced he was a critical asset for KKR.

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Suresh Raina said, "Varun Chakravarthy keeps Glenn Maxwell in his pocket". pic.twitter.com/GScdMZzyKI

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 26, 2025

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Chakravarthy’s Dominance against Maxwell

Chakravarthy's record against Maxwell underscores his abilities as a mystery spinner. Notably, Chakravarthy has 83 wickets in 70 IPL matches at an economy rate of 7.56, and he has consistently deceived aggressive batsmen in the past. Maxwell has long struggled with his untraditional variations, and Chakravarthy has been able to feast on his attacking mindset in IPL matchups. Because of this, the two have become highlights of IPL contests. He was able to expose Maxwell's risk-taking mentality, as well as that of other all-star players such as MS Dhoni, which has marked him as a big-match player.

The dismissal and Raina’s comment also reignited discussions about PBKS’s team selection and Maxwell’s form. One fan expressed frustration with PBKS’s management, led by coach Ricky Ponting, for favoring overseas players like Maxwell over in-form Indian talents like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh. Maxwell’s inconsistent performances in IPL 2025 have been a talking point, with some fans labeling him a "flop show" in this season.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has come down heavily on overseas stars Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone for their underwhelming performances in IPL 2025. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag lashed out at the overseas players Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone for their poor show in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

In the 18th edition of the tournament, Maxwell has been representing Punjab Kings (PBKS). While, Livingstone has been playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). During the 37th match of the IPL 2025 between PBKS and RCB, both overseas players were missing from their respective franchises' playing eleven.

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They Arrive, Have Their Fun, And Leave: Virender Sehwag

While speaking on Cricbuzz, Virender Sehwag slammed the two overseas players and said that they come to India for a holiday and not to play cricket. He made a big statement, saying that players like Maxwell and Livingstone come to India and leave after having fun. He added that there no visible desire to fight from the two players.

“I feel like Maxwell and Livingstone’s hunger is gone. Yeh yaha holiday manane aate hai (they just come here for a holiday). They arrive, have their fun, and leave. There's no visible desire to fight for the team,” Sehwag said while speaking on Cricbuzz.

“I’ve spent time with a lot of former players, but only 1 or 2 really gave me the feeling that, ‘Yes, I genuinely want to do something for the team',” he added.

During the match between RCB and PBKS, the Bengaluru based franchise clinched a seven-wicket triumph over PBKS on Sunday, April 20th. Following the win, RCB hold this place on IPL 2025 standings with 10 points and have a net run rate of +0.472. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings stand in the fourth position with 10 points and have a net run rate of +0.177.

The showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad quickly turned into a high-scoring spectacle. Opting to bat first, PBKS showcased their firepower with the bat, posting a mammoth 245-run total in 20 overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a blazing 82 off just 36 deliveries, while other batters contributed steadily to push the total well past the 240-run mark.

In reply, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma came out with all guns blazing. The duo dismantled the PBKS bowling unit with aggressive stroke play, putting the pressure back on the visitors right from the start. Their blistering partnership gave SRH strong momentum in their daunting chase, rattling the opposition’s bowlers early in the innings and keeping the required run rate within reach.

Tensions briefly erupted on the field when Glenn Maxwell, introduced during the powerplay, was taken apart by the SRH batters. He conceded 16, 10, and 14 runs in his three overs, failing to provide any control with the ball. Things escalated when Travis Head and Maxwell, both Australians, engaged in a heated exchange in the middle. Marcus Stoinis quickly stepped in to cool things down, preventing the situation from spiraling further.

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Heat moment between Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head.

📸: @StarSportsIndia | #SRHvPBKS pic.twitter.com/bjPnOPyhms

— CricAsh (@ash_cric) April 12, 2025

Abhishek Sharma’s 141 helped SRH chase 246 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a powerful statement in IPL 2025 with an emphatic 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Batting first, PBKS put up a mammoth total of 245/6 in their 20 overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge with a blistering 82 off just 36 balls, supported by Priyansh Arya (36), Prabhsimran (42), and Marcus Stoinis (34*). Harshal Patel starred with the ball for SRH, claiming 4 wickets, while Eshan Malinga picked up 2.

 Chasing a massive target of 246, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore into the PBKS bowling attack. Head smashed 66 off 37 balls, while Abhishek played a sensational knock of 141 off just 55 deliveries, including 15 fours and 10 sixes, with a staggering strike rate of 256.36. Heinrich Klaasen (21*) and Ishan Kishan (9*) comfortably took SRH home in just 18.3 overs. With this dominant win, SRH successfully chased one of the highest targets in IPL history, climbing to eighth on the points table. PBKS, despite their strong batting effort, dropped to sixth after their bowlers failed to defend a towering total.

Australian and Punjab Kings's (PBKS) star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been handed over a fine of 25% and one demerit point for breaching the IPL's code of conduct during PBKS's home game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (April 8) night at the New PCA Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab.

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The exact nature of the offense Maxwell did is yet not clear. In an official statement, IPL has informed, "Glenn Maxwell admitted to the Level 1 offense under article 2.2 (abuse of fixtures and fittings during the match) and accepted the match referee's sanction." Punjab Kings, at their home ground, defeated Chennai Super Kings by an 18-run margin. Batting first, PBKS edged past 200 to put 219 on the scoreboard in exchange for 6 wickets. Young Indian opener Priyansh Arya turned out to be the star attraction of the match as he played a 42-ball 103-run innings—a record-breaking century in the history of IPL by an uncapped Indian cricketer.

Maxwell, on the other hand, had to return to the pavilion only scoring after a run, dismissed by CSK veteran Ravichandran Ashwin, a lightning-fast caught and bowl. The Aussie all-rounder contributed better with the ball than the bat in this game. It was Maxwell who took the wicket of dangerous-looking Rachin Ravindra. Ravindra misjudged the third ball of the seventh over and ended up stumped out in the hands of PBKS keeper Prabhsimran Singh.

The New Zealand international went for a well-played 36 off 23 balls powered by four boundaries. Maxwell bowled only for 2 overs, and these couple of overs were right for CSK batters in terms of rotating strikes. The right-handed all-rounder restricted his economy rate only to 5.50.

There were only 18 runs in between Chennai Super Kings and their second victory of their IPL 2025 campaign.

In the 22nd match of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (PBKS vs CSK) has been scheduled for Tuesday evening (April 8) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur). Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains of the match. 

IPL 2025, Match 22: PBKS vs CSK Probable XIs

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya/Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact Players Sub), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai/Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway/Khaleel Ahmed (Impact Player Sub), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti

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IPL 2025, Match 22: PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain choices

Rachin Ravindra: New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra started this IPL season strongly with scores of 65 not out and 41 runs. Although he was dismissed cheaply (0, and 3) in the next two games, CSK are hugely dependent on his starts. 

Shreyas Iyer: The IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer is performing strongly in his new IPL team, and that too as a captain once again. Starting the season with his selfless 97 not out, Iyer scored another 52 not out in the next game, before losing his first wicket in the IPL 2025 in their last game after getting out for only 10 runs. 

Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has started the IPL 2025 strongly by picking up six wickets in three matches. He enjoys bowling both in the powerplay and slog overs.  

Top 3 Vice-captain choices

Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell can play a key all-rounder role for PBKS this season. Apart from picking up two wickets in the early IPL 2025, he also scored an important 30 off 21 balls in the last game with the help of three fours and one six. 

Ravindra Jadeja: Apart from picking up two wickets in four games, Ravindra Jadeja scored two important knocks of 25 and 32 not out. However, we are still missing the dangerous batter Jadeja, who was always threatening the opponents. 

Noor Ahmad: Afghan cricketer Noor Ahmad is now the joint leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2025 with ten wickets in four matches, including winning the Player of the Match award in their season opener for match-winning four wickets (4/18). 

Top Ducks in IPL History

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most thrilling cricket league in the world. Numerous players have played excellently in the past years, and some of them have also gone through rough patches. The worst IPL record is maintaining the highest number of ducks (getting out without running even once). In this article, we will consider the players who hold the highest number of ducks in IPL history.

What is a Duck in Cricket?
A "duck" in cricket is when a batsman gets bowled out without earning even a single run. It is one of the most frustrating ways in which a player can get out. Ducks can happen due to good bowling, bad shot selection, or bad luck.

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Top Ducks in IPL by Players
At present, three of the greatest cricketers of all time have the highest number of ducks in IPL history. They are:

1. Dinesh Karthik - 18 Ducks Dinesh Karthik is an experienced wicketkeeper-batsman who has featured for several teams in the IPL. Despite scoring several match-winning innings, he also holds the record of making 18 ducks. His attacking style of play at times leads to premature dismissals.

2. Glenn Maxwell - 18 Duck
Glenn Maxwell, a destructive batsman, has also not been spared in the IPL. Even though one of the most destructive batsmen, he has been dismissed for zero 18 times. His attacking game style leads to premature dismissals

3. Rohit Sharma - 18 Ducks Rohit Sharma, as great a batsman and captain as he is, also holds this record. Even though he has scored more than 6,000 IPL runs, he has been bowled out without scoring on 18 occasions. He often gets tough bowling attacks as an opener, which results in early dismissals.

Champions Trophy 2025 have reached its half way stage where almost we have got our semifinalists team. From Pool B its going to be India and New Zealand and from Pool A its going to be South Africa, but there is one more slot which is empty and there are two contenders who gonna have a virtual quater final. 

Its Australia and Afghanistan who will be fighting for the final spot. Australia have upper hand against Afghanistan but you can't rule out Afghanistan team completely they have given tuff to many big teams and even sended off them too. 

Australia And Afghanistan 2023 Challenge

Both the quality teams are going to face each other today which is going to be a thriller of a contest But before too these two teams faced each other in the 2023 World Cup which happened in India. On the eve of that match, Afghanistan batted first and with the help of Ibrahim Zadran's century Afghanistan was able to post 291 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Australia got the target of 292 and many thought it would be a cakewalk for Australia. 

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But Afghanistan didn't let go of them easily they provided the early breakthrough removing David Warner and Travis Head cheaply. It was game on for Afghanistan where dethroned the wickets of Labhushane and Josh Inglis. But there stood a man named Glenn Maxwell who came in front of them. He would have also been out it wouldn't have been dropped twice on that day he went on to score 201 though he got cramps but didn't leave he showed the sheer resilience that determined the victory for Australia otherwise it would have been an Afghanistan game. 

Revenge Is Sweeter

 Afghanistan wouldn't forgot the wounds that created by Australia 2 years back. It would be the perfect revenge to refrain their wounds. Even Australia hasn't been best of their forms recent times but half side Australia is still to dangerous. Australia have won their first match beating England in a high scoring encounter where Josh Inglis became their main man. 

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Tomorrow is going to be the testing phase for Australia too as they have the firepower in batting but have issues in bowling their main bowlers Starc, Hazelwood and captain Pat Cummins are injured, so the only known bowler is Adam Zampa. It's going to be an exciting encounter between both the teams having a favourable advantage over them.