PBKS To Select Afghan Mystery Spinner? 3 Best Options To Replace Injured Maxwell

Aashay Chopade

Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out due to injury (Source: AP Photos)Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out due to injury (Source: AP Photos)

Glenn Maxwell, the star Australian all-rounder, has fractured his finger and is effectively ruled out of IPL 2025. The Punjab Kings skipper, Shreyas Iyer, mentioned during the toss that they have not finalised the replacement for the star player, but the announcement is likely to be made soon.

Punjab Kings are likely to look at an option with all-round skills, but they are limited due to the ongoing PSL, and thus, the franchise might have to look at some lesser fancied options. Thus, here are the possible replacements for Glenn Maxwell for the remainder of IPL 2025.

Roston Chase

The Caribbean all-rounder is more or less a like-for-like replacement for Glenn Maxwell. He is not a power-hitter like Glenn Maxwell, but is a dependable batter who can mix caution with aggression beautifully, and is quite effective with his off-breaks. 

Roston Chase In CPL

Criterion
Data
Innings53
Runs1162
Batting Avg
30.57
Wickets45

He has done decently for West Indies in T20Is, and has been quite a consistent performer in CPL. Also, he would bring experience to the table, just like Glenn Maxwell did. He could provide stability to the batting line-up of PBKS which has shown signs of volatility, and thus he could be a good addition to their squad.

Leus du Plooy

Leus du Plooy is another experienced cricketer who can get his first break in the IPL. He has not played international cricket, but is a quality batter across formats, and has 3609 runs in T20s at an average of 29.58 and has 20 fifties.

Leus du Plooy Batting Record In SA20 2025

Criterion
Data
Innings26
Runs743
Batting Avg
39.10
Strike-Rate
141.79

As shown in the table, he has been a consistent run-scorer for Joburg Super Kings as well, and is quite flexible with his batting order which he would have to be in Punjab Kings line-up. Also, he can chip in with left-arm spin and thus his experience of T20 cricket could go in his favour.

Waqar Salamkheil

The young left-arm wrist spinner has proved himself as a genuine wicket-taker in his brief career. He has played in T20 leagues all over the globe, and could be an exciting aggressive spin option for Punjab Kings if they opt for a genuine bowler.

Waqar Salamkheil's Bowling Record In T20s

Criterion
Data
Innings70
Wickets
92
Bowling Avg
21.42
Strike-Rate
16

His record in T20s is also pretty good as shown in the table, and if the pitches continue to get slower in the backend of IPL 2025, he could make a deadly combination with Yuzvendra Chahal.