IPL 2025: PBKS all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ruled out of league with fractured finger

With the bat, right-hander Maxwell was able to score just 48 runs in six innings

Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday announced that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger.

The franchise shared the update on Maxwell's fitness via their official social media handles. "Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to a finger injury. We wish him a speedy recovery," PBKS wrote on X.

🚨 Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to a finger injury. We wish him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/2pHCxuAOoK

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 1, 2025

Also Read: IPL 2025: Vignesh Puthur ruled out for remainder of season; MI names THIS player as replacement

Previously, teammate Marcus Stoinis revealed that Maxwell broke his finger while training ahead of the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He also mentioned that the all-rounder was likely to be ruled out of the tournament. The official announcement of Maxwell being ruled out came after Punjab Kings registered a four-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday. 

Punjab had opted to bowl first and included only three overseas players in the playing eleven. Suryansh Shedge was named as Maxwell's replacement for the game.

Speaking about Maxwell at the toss, skipper Shreyas Iyer said, "It is very unfortunate that he's got a fractured finger. To be honest, we have not decided about the replacements yet so far but we are pretty strong in our team's mindset and what we have outside of our playing XI. We have got a variety of players who can win you matches. So we are going to stick to that as much as possible".

Closer look at Glenn Maxwell's stats in IPL 2025

Maxwell had a poor run in the IPL 2025. With the bat, the right-hander was able to score just 48 runs in six innings. In his last appearance against KKR, he scored seven runs in eight balls, including one boundary. Earlier, the franchise acquired his services for Rs 4.2 crore during the mega auction last year.

After their recent victory against CSK, Punjab has now climbed up to the second spot on the IPL 2025 points table. They have clinched six victories and suffered three losses with a net run rate (NRR) of +0.119 and 13 points.

(With ANI Inputs)

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!