IPL 2025 Auction: Glenn Maxwell sold for a shockingly low amount to Punjab Kings

Glenn Maxwell will return to Punjab Kings for Rs 4.2 crore on Sunday in the IPL 2025 auction. There was a late opening bid for the Australian all-rounder by Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rs 2 crore. PBKS battled them till Rs 2.60 crore.

Chennai Super Kings entered the bidding at Rs 2.80 crore before stepping aside. This will be the 36-year-old's second stint with PBKS after having played for the team from 2014-2021.



Maxwell has set a bidding war in the previous seasons where he has gone for over Rs 10 crore, but this was not the case this time.

Despite a lackluster 2024 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) — scoring just 52 runs in 10 games — Maxwell’s all-round abilities make him an intriguing prospect for franchises.


In his four seasons with RCB he amassed 1,266 runs and picked up 18 wickets, proving to be a valuable asset. Overall, he has scored more than 2,700 runs at a strike rate of 156 in IPL.

Nicknamed the "Big Show," Maxwell's unorthodox strokes, including reverse sweeps and switch hits, make him a middle-order disruptor who can dismantle bowling lineups. His versatility as a finisher and part-time spinner ensures his utility across all phases of a T20 game.

His recent 43 off 19 balls against Pakistan highlighted his ability to deliver under pressure.