‘Maxwell is the joker of IPL 2025’; Fans bash Punjab Kings batter after another flop show against Kolkata Knight Riders

Glenn Maxwell became a subject of social media trolls once again after the Punjab Kings batter produced another flop show on Saturday against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Coming in place of compatriot Marcus Stoinis, Maxwell failed to make an impression after being clean bowled by Varun Chakravarathy. Reacting to a quicker delivery from Chakravarathy, Maxwell made a room for himself and attempted to play a cut shot but missed the line.

His scores in IPL 2025 read 0, 30, 1, 3 and 7. Even his dismissal against KKR made former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Suresh Raina comment on air, “I don't remember the last time Glenn Maxwell made runs for the team, he has got too many chances.”

For the record, Chakravarthy dismissed Maxwell fifth time in IPL in eight innings. Meanwhile, Maxwell's poor run has earned him social media trolls. “Maxwell Flop show continue,” wrote one user. “Getting Maxwell out has become a joke these days,” another pointed out.

Another user called the Australian a 'joker'. “Maxwell is the joker of IPL 2025,” he said. “Varun’s been hitting more sixes than anyone can count,” wrote another.

Match abandoned due to rain

Meanwhile, rain played spoilsport at Eden Gardens as the game had to be abandoned. Both KKR and Punjab Kings shared a point each. Earlier, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh smashed half-centuries and shared a 120-run opening-wicket stand as Punjab Kings scored 201/4.

Opting to bat first, Punjab Kings were off to a flying start with Priyansh, who had hit the fourth joint-fastest IPL ton earlier this season, made 69 off 35 balls while Prabhsimran made 83 off 49 balls as the KKR bowlers toiled without success till the 12th over. Vaibhav Arora (2/34), Varun Chakravarthy (1/39) and Andre Russell (1/27) were the wicket-takers.

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