Glenn Maxwell's replacement for PBKS called from PSL for remaining IPL 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have roped in Australian all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 due to a broken finger. The Indian Premier League confirmed Owen’s signing by PBKS on Sunday, May 4.

Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 after suffering a finger injury. It is being said that he fractured a finger on his right hand. Maxwell, who was snapped up by the Punjab Kings for INR 4.2 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, was struggling badly this season.

PBKS ropes in Mitch Owen for INR 3 Crore after Glenn Maxwell ruled out of IPL 2025

Maxwell had a poor run in the tournament with the bat, scoring only 48 runs in six innings, but contributed with his off-spin, taking four wickets in the ongoing tournament. Now, PBKS would be hoping to get some fireworks from the uncapped Australian all-rounder Owen.

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Mitch Owen is a promising talent from Tasmania and brings with him solid T20 credentials. He joined PBKS for a hefty INR 3 crore as they aim to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming crucial matches in the ongoing IPL 2025.

The IPL stated in a media release: “Punjab Kings (PBKS) have picked all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a broken finger. Mitch Owen will join PBKS for INR 3 crore.”

Who is Mitch Owen?

Mitch Owen has been making waves across domestic cricket with his explosive batting ever since he was promoted as an opener. After smashing an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls against Sydney Thunder in the league stage, Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder has delivered an even more jaw-dropping knock in the final—blasting 108 off just 42 balls, including 11 towering sixes.

His red-hot form didn’t stop there. In the One-Day Cup, the right-handed batter hammered a stunning 149 off 69 deliveries for Tasmania. Owen's heroics in the Big Bash League (BBL) have not gone unnoticed, as his power hitting landed him contracts in both the SA20 and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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Owen has so far played 14 first-class games, 17 List A, and 34 T20 matches, where he has amassed 558, 326, and 646 runs, respectively. His strike rate in T20s is around 185. The right-arm pacer also has 16 first-class wickets, 7 List A, and 10 wickets in T20s to his name to date.

Mitch Owen busy with his PSL 2025 commitment.

The young Aussie sensation made his SA20 debut with the Paarl Royals, and he is currently playing for the Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing PSL 2025. It remains to see when Owen will join the PBKS, as he can’t leave the PSL 2025 until Peshawar Zalmi finishes its campaign.

There are only three games left in the ongoing PSL 2025 for Peshawar Zalmi, with the last game being on May 9, but they are still in the playoffs contention, so it will be interesting to see if Owen will be available for Punjab Kings and how many matches in the ongoing IPL 2025.