RCB vs PBKS: Why Glenn Maxwell Is Not Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?
Glenn Maxwell has been dropped from Punjab Kings’ playing XI against RCB due to poor form.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made a big change in their playing XI for today’s IPL 2025 match against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been dropped, and Marcus Stoinis has taken his place in the team.
At the toss, Punjab Kings won and decided to bowl first. The announcement about Maxwell being left out came during the toss itself. Fans were quick to notice his absence, and many wondered if it was due to injury. However, it’s not an injury this time — it’s because of poor form.
Maxwell has not been in good touch since the start of the season. His bat has stayed mostly silent, and the team management has finally taken the tough call to rest him.
The match has also been affected by rain. Due to the wet outfield and delayed start, it has been reduced to 14 overs per side.
Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
