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Glenn Maxwell, the Australian cricket star, is facing a challenging time on the field in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. With just 36 runs in eight matches at an average of 5.14 and five wickets to his name, Maxwell’s performance is far below expectations.
Glenn Maxwell’s declining form
Maxwell, known for his explosive batting and handy spin bowling, has been a shadow of his former self in IPL 2024. Despite a stellar performance in the previous season, where he amassed 513 runs in 15 matches, Maxwell’s current stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been disappointing.
Once hailed as a match-winner, Maxwell’s recent seasons have been marred by inconsistency. Despite being retained by RCB ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auctions, Maxwell has failed to deliver consistently, raising questions about his form and utility in the squad.
Fans slam Parthiv Patel for his controversial take on Maxwell
Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel stirred controversy with his scathing remarks on Maxwell’s performance. In a tweet from his official X account, Patel labeled Maxwell as the ‘most overrated player in the history of the IPL’ following a lackluster performance against Gujarat Titans (GT).
“glenn maxwell….HE IS THE MOST OVERRATED player in the history of ipl…#IPL2024 ….,” Patel wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
glenn maxwell….HE IS THE MOST OVERRATED player in the history of ipl…#IPL2024 ….
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) May 4, 2024
Patel’s criticism faced backlash from fans who deemed it unwarranted. Many supporters pointed out Patel’s own career statistics and questioned his credibility to judge Maxwell’s abilities.
Also READ: Twitter reactions – Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik’s heroics propel RCB to victory over GT | IPL 2024
Here are the reactions:
Not the most Overrated In IPl but Yeah he’s Overrated in IPl .
Only 3 good season in 12 seasons 😭😭
These Chockcb fans hype 300 runs in a season as something elite 🤣🤣 https://t.co/Jx2rkSrNa9 pic.twitter.com/MOPErD4g78
— Jessica ✨ (@Onehandedsix) May 5, 2024
30 average with 160 strike rate
Feels overrated for this MCNobody rated you parthiv mid patelpic.twitter.com/KvqCA9aUEg https://t.co/emctBl5VT4
— Dr Frodo (@Drfrodo_) May 4, 2024
If Glenn Maxwell puts his trophies one above another, it’ll be higher than your height https://t.co/WJEwwk67oK
— Nitin (@Nitin__10) May 4, 2024
You can have your opinion he’s having his trophies. https://t.co/jDKjet1Y9h pic.twitter.com/NgTYjH3oFa
— Whitefield Gooner (@helmetvr2) May 5, 2024
This inning>>>>>>your whole tinput career 🤫 https://t.co/x5Wi26901B pic.twitter.com/lLOhWgclOY
— 𝚂𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝟷𝟾 ⚡ (@Kaif_Cric_22) May 4, 2024
The gap between former Indian cricketers and trolls keeps reducing. https://t.co/W0imv2pvpq
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) May 4, 2024
Maxwell literally has an MVP in ipl lol https://t.co/9pppDsPZwu pic.twitter.com/3mSN1IwGvj
— nidhi (KkR ka parivaar) (@nidhiistrying) May 4, 2024
When you sit with Irfan Pathan in the Comm box and he explains you the perks of tweeting bullsh|t with a blue tick on. https://t.co/7ZcpRawndF
— Sunny (@zerocaress) May 4, 2024
Maxwell in last 3 seasons for RCB
Scored 500+ runs in 2021 + Wicket Taker
Scored 300+ runs in 2022 + Wicket Taker
Scored 400 runs in 2023 + Wicket Taker
He was too good in 2014
Had good season in 2017 as well
Atleast do some basic research man
L Tweet https://t.co/JFRSn4YDNj
— Rahul (@MysterProfessor) May 4, 2024
Maxwell This Innings Is Bigger Than Your Cricketing Carear https://t.co/9TU84t0NlP pic.twitter.com/mnLiD0Dhs5
— 𝗩ɪʀᴀᴛɪᴀɴ™ (@VIRATIAN18CLUB) May 4, 2024
Out of form maxwell >>> Peak Parthiv Patel btw…you never had one https://t.co/dbSyPkM4Eh pic.twitter.com/AlHBgmm5sj
— Pavan kalyan ♡ (@Cpk_Pavankalyan) May 4, 2024
Opinions of people below 5″2 never matters. https://t.co/76ZFkiOg0e
— . (@119off61) May 4, 2024
Your achievements. Yours father achievements 🌚 https://t.co/6Q6hwuLi6R pic.twitter.com/70Z7DT5Sya
— Yash_18💙 (@SuperV_Goat) May 5, 2024
Most boring and dull commentator, no cap https://t.co/XILxLHM5vW
— Priyanshu Tripathi (@Priyans39878144) May 5, 2024
Parthiv Patel’s IPL strike rate : 120
Glenn Maxwell’s Odi strike rate : 125 https://t.co/76ZFkiONPM— . (@119off61) May 4, 2024
Parthiv Patel’s IPL strike rate : 120
Glenn Maxwell’s Odi strike rate : 125 https://t.co/76ZFkiONPM— . (@119off61) May 4, 2024
RCB alive in the playoffs race
Speaking about the game, Gujarat, after being asked to bat first, were bundled out for 147 in 19.3 overs. Shahrukh Khan was their top-scorer, who contributed 37 runs off 24 balls. For RCB, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal and Vijaykumar Vyshak picked up two wickets each.
In response, RCB completed the chase in 13.4 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front after scoring 64 from 23 deliveries, including 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. Virat Kohli also chipped in with valuable knock of 42. The win also helped RCB to keep themselves alive in the race of playoffs.