Punjab Kings announced the replacement of Glenn Maxwell, a player who scored runs at a strike rate of above 200 came from Pakistan

Double-header matches will be played in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) today on 4 May. As per Indian time, Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants from 7.30 pm. This match, which is important for both teams in terms of the playoffs, will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

Both teams are busy in their preparations before the match. Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings have made a big announcement. Punjab has included uncapped Australian player Mitchell Owen in the team in place of injured star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. He will now play with PBKS in IPL 2025.

Let us tell you that Mitchell Owen, who was included in Punjab Kings, was playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) until Friday. Now, he has joined the PBKS franchise for his first IPL. It is being told that the franchise has signed a deal with this uncapped player for Rs 3 crore. Mitchell Owen has also played in the Big Bash League 2024/25, where he scored 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.20 and a strike rate of above 200.

In fact, Mitchell Owen was regularly playing for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2025 under the captaincy of Babar Azam. He has left the Pakistani league and come to India. It is believed that Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting definitely has a role in bringing him. When Owen showed his talent in the Big Bash League earlier this year, Ponting was part of the commentary. So Ponting knows his talent, and that is why he has lured him as a replacement after Maxwell's injury.