Glenn Maxwell is set to return to the franchise where his IPL journey took flight. Punjab Kings, who bought him in the IPL 2025 mega auction at a decent price. Maxwell, who played for Punjab from 2014 to 2020, made significant contributions, especially in the 2014 season, where he scored 552 runs at a strike rate of 187.75. However, his form dipped in the last season with PBKS in 2020, where he managed just 108 runs. Now, he is all set to make a comeback and experience a sense of homecoming. Despite not being at his peak, Maxwell is still one of the best hitters and could benefit any team in the T20 format. That said, many believe there are other teams that could have utilized him better than PBKS. Take a look at three quality teams that could have made better use of Maxwell’s potential.
Teams where Glenn Maxwell could have been better in IPL
Chennai Super Kings
The first team that could have utilized Glenn Maxwell better is CSK. As we all know, MS Dhoni is enjoying the twilight of his IPL career, and the team needed someone who can bat down the order or potentially take the No. 4 position in the middle order to accelerate the runs. If we look at last year, CSK lost some crucial moments when it came to handling the final overs of batting. Since Maxwell can also bowl a few overs, he would have been the best pick for the CSK camp. And surely if Maxwell were in the squad, the team would have looked more sorted for IPL 2025.
Mumbai Indians
The next team that would have looked better with Glenn Maxwell is Mumbai Indians. Everyone knows that MI supports players who can bat aggressively, which is why they have Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma at the top, and also Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma in their lineup. There’s no doubt that Maxwell would have been a great fit. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Maxwell has played three IPL matches for MI in the past, scoring 36 runs. However, the young Maxwell back then is quite different from the experienced Maxwell now. MI could have used his potential well if he were in their team.
Delhi Capitals
Last but not least, the team that released Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals, could have greatly benefited from Glenn Maxwell. It’s no doubt that Maxwell could have done better in the DC setup. Everyone knows that Rishabh Pant was not only DC’s wicketkeeper-batter but also their captain. If we consider Maxwell’s experience, he could have provided not just batting strength but also leadership. His experience could have worked in DC’s favor, especially in a leadership role.
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