Parthiv Patel’s fiery take on Glenn Maxwell being the “most overrated player in IPL history” is back in the spotlight after Maxwell’s disappointing performance in the crucial Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
A season to forget for Maxwell!
Maxwell’s struggles throughout IPL 2024 have been well documented. He even took a mid-season break for mental health reasons. Returning for the playoffs, however, Maxwell failed to deliver when it mattered most. A golden duck with the bat and a dropped catch in the field against RR epitomized his forgettable night.
This performance has reignited discussions around Patel’s tweet from three weeks ago. Following a forgettable knock of 4 runs from 3 balls against Gujarat Titans, Patel had called Maxwell the most overrated player in IPL history. The tweet sparked debate then, and with Maxwell’s latest showing, it’s receiving renewed attention.
It’s important to remember that Maxwell is a proven match-winner, especially in the shorter formats. However, his performance in IPL 2024 has been far from his usual brilliance. In the 10 IPL 2024 games he has played, the mighty Australian has only scored 52 runs at an abysmal average of 5.78.
