A critical over from the veteran spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin It completely turned the game around. After removing InForm cameron green For 27 off 21 balls, Ashwin outsmarted Maxwell with a deceptive delivery to get Maxwell’s golden duck. This key moment contributed greatly to RCB’s downfall and ultimately resulted in their elimination from the tournament.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan former British captain Kevin Peterson They did not stop criticizing them.
While selecting X, Pathan questioned Maxwell’s shot selection, posting: “What was Maxwell doing?”
His feelings were echoed by Peterson, who said during commentary: “What on earth was that from Glenn Maxwell? This is a huge game. You need the biggest players to play. You’ve got to give yourself a chance. This is from Glenn Maxwell.” I agreed with . It’s not enough.”
The disappointment surrounding Maxwell’s performance was palpable. Known for his aggressive and game-winning abilities, Maxwell’s failure in important games drew the ire of fans and analysts alike. Pietersen’s on-air critique highlighted the severity of Maxwell’s failure to deliver when it mattered most.
With this dismissal, Maxwell joins Dinesh Karthik at the top of the leaderboard for most ducks in IPL history, with 18 each to his name. He is followed by India skipper Rohit Sharma with 17 ducks, followed by Piyush Chawla, Mandeep Singh and Sunil Narine with 15 ducks each.