In his highly anticipated return for Punjab Kings, Glenn Maxwell faced disappointment, registering a golden duck against Gujarat Titans in Match 5 of IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Facing his first ball of the season, Maxwell attempted a reverse sweep off Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore but was struck on the pads. The on-field umpire raised his finger, ruling him out LBW.

Maxwell consulted his captain, Shreyas Iyer, at the non-striker’s end regarding a DRS review. However, Iyer was unsure, leading Maxwell to walk back without a challenge. Replays later confirmed that the ball would have missed the stumps, meaning Maxwell could have survived had he taken the review.

Shreyas Iyer Leads Punjab Kings’ Charge

Despite Maxwell’s early exit, Shreyas Iyer made an impact in his Punjab Kings debut. Leading from the front, Iyer played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 64* off 30 balls. At the end of 15 overs, Punjab stood at 156/4, with Marcus Stoinis at the crease on 14* off 13 balls, aiming for a big finish.

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