Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a finger injury. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have announced a replacement for the injured Maxwell for the remainder of the ongoing tournament. Maxwell sustained a fractured finger earlier in the season and has now officially been sidelined.
He was also missing from PBKS’s recent clash against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a match they won by four wickets. During the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that Maxwell had broken his finger and would soon be replaced by the franchise.
The Australian all-rounder had a disappointing run in IPL 2025, scoring just 48 runs in seven matches, with a highest score of 30. His batting average stood at 8.0 and his strike rate at 97.96. With the ball, he managed to pick up four wickets at an economy rate of 8.46.
Mitch Owen Named as Maxwell’s Replacement in IPL 2025
The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) have announced Mitch Owen as the replacement for Glenn Maxwell in their IPL 2025 squad. Owen, a 23-year-old Australian all-rounder from Tasmania, is yet to make his international debut but has already made a mark in domestic cricket.
A right-handed middle-order batter and right-arm medium pacer, Owen has featured in 34 T20 matches, scoring 646 runs with a highest score of 108. He has also taken 10 wickets in the format. PBKS secured his services for INR 3 crores.
Owen plays for the Hobart Hurricanes in Australia’s Big Bash League and rose to prominence after smashing a century in the BBL 2024-25 final against Sydney Thunder, leading his team to victory. Apart from T20s, he has played 14 First-Class and 17 List A matches in Australia’s domestic circuit.
IPL 2025: Meanwhile, PBKS have shown strong form this season, winning six of their ten matches. One match was washed out due to rain, leaving them with 13 points and a spot at fourth in the standings. The 2014 IPL runners-up are set to face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their next clash on Sunday, May 4.
