[WATCH] Maxwell lbw by Sai Kishore:GT vs. PBKS IPL 2025

Boom—or bust! Maxwell lbw by Sai Kishore. Glenn Maxwell’s IPL 2025 stint with Punjab Kings started with a thud on March 25, 2025, at Ahmedabad. Facing Gujarat Titans’ Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, the “Big Show” went for a flashy reverse sweep first ball—flat, on the stumps, and whiffed it. LBW, out for 0, and Sai Kishore’s on a hat-trick! PBKS fans groaned as their all-rounder

Glenn maxwell was not out he didn't took the review 🙄

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— Cricklover (@kumarmanoj_11) March 25, 2025

The Delivery

Bowler: Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (GT), left-arm orthodox spinner.
Ball: A flatter, quicker delivery, pitched on a good length, targeting middle stump. Speed likely around 85-90 kph, typical for Sai Kishore’s skiddy style.
Situation: Maxwell came to the crease after Sai Kishore dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai on the previous ball (104/3 in 10.3 overs), putting Sai Kishore on a hat-trick. PBKS were at 104/4 after 10.4 overs, chasing momentum post a fiery 73-run powerplay.

Maxwell was not out he didn't took the review. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/42jIgGryeG
— Cricklover (@kumarmanoj_11) March 25, 2025

The Shot

Maxwell’s Choice: Attempted a reverse sweep off his very first ball . This aggressive move aligns with Maxwell’s flair—552 runs at a 187.75 strike rate for PBKS in 2014 but also his risk-taking, seen in his 19 IPL ducks .
Execution: He missed entirely, beaten by the pace and lack of spin. The ball didn’t turn much—Narendra Modi Stadium’s pitch, while slowing, offers minimal assistance early . It went straight through, striking his pad in line with the stumps.

The Decision

Umpire’s Call: Immediate LBW upheld. Tracking showed it hitting middle stump—no review taken.
Impact: Maxwell out for 0 off 1—his 19th IPL duck, . PBKS slumped to 104/4, with Sai Kishore’s spell reading 2-0-3-2 .

Pitch & Conditions

Surface: A batting-friendly track with an average first-innings score of ~167-200. Your preview noted it as a “batting paradise,” but by the 10th over, it slowed slightly, aiding spinners .
Dew Factor: GT opted to bowl first, suggesting dew might ease chasing later, but at 8:30 PM IST (match time), the pitch still held for Sai Kishore’s accuracy.