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Punjab Kings Sign Mitchell Owen as Glenn Maxwell's IPL Replacement

The Australian all-rounder, known for his record-breaking Big Bash League performance, joins PBKS for ₹3 crore after Maxwell's injury ends his season.

IPL 2025: Mitchell Owen replaces injured Glenn Maxwell at Punjab Kings
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Overview

  • Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger sustained during training, following a season of underwhelming performances.
  • Punjab Kings have signed 23-year-old Mitchell Owen, a standout performer in the 2024-25 Big Bash League, as Maxwell's replacement for ₹3 crore.
  • Owen, who scored 452 runs at a strike rate exceeding 200 in the BBL, including a 39-ball century in the final, is expected to bolster PBKS's playoff aspirations.
  • Currently playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League, Owen will join PBKS after completing his PSL commitments, potentially before IPL playoffs.
  • PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting, familiar with Owen from their Hobart Hurricanes connection, has expressed confidence in his ability to make an impact.