Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel has sparked controversy by labeling Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell as the “most overrated” player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Patel’s criticism stems from Maxwell’s underwhelming performance in RCB’s recent match against Gujarat Titans, where he scored a mere four runs from three balls.
Despite Maxwell’s poor showing, RCB emerged victorious with a four-wicket margin. However, Patel took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the Australian’s performance, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Glenn Maxwell….HE IS THE MOST OVERRATED player in the history of ipl.”
Maxwell’s performance in the ongoing IPL season has been inconsistent. In eight matches, he has scored 104 runs at an average of 17.33 and a strike rate of 125.61. He has also taken five wickets with an economy rate of 8.33.
Patel’s criticism has drawn mixed reactions. Some fans have agreed with his assessment, citing Maxwell’s lack of consistency and big-match temperament. Others have defended Maxwell, pointing to his all-round abilities and his contributions to RCB’s success in previous seasons.
In the match against Gujarat Titans, RCB elected to field first and restricted GT to 147 runs in 19.3 overs. Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Mohammed Siraj were the standout bowlers for RCB, each taking two wickets.
In the run chase, RCB got off to a strong start with Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli putting up a 92-run partnership. However, a brilliant spell from Joshua Little (4/45) and Noor Ahmed (2/23) put RCB in trouble. Dinesh Karthik (21*) and Swapnil Singh (15*) eventually guided the team to victory with 38 balls remaining.
Patel’s criticism of Maxwell has reignited the debate about the Australian’s value to RCB. While he has undoubtedly been a match-winner in the past, his recent performances have raised questions about his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. It remains to be seen whether Maxwell can silence his critics and prove his worth in the remaining matches of the IPL season.
