Published 12:03 IST, October 20th 2020

Glenn Maxwell set to be dropped for crunch game against Delhi after Chris Gayle's return?

Considering Glenn Maxwell’s struggles with the bat, Punjab management is likely to sit him out for the all-important Delhi game in favour of Jimmy Neesham.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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Punjab h a horrible start to Dream11 IPL 2020 as y lost six of first seven games. However, KL Rahul's side has mand to pull things back a little as y have secured consecutive wins in ir last two matches. Punjab outfit is currently at sixth position on Dream11 IPL points table with three wins and six losses to ir name. With almost all players returning to form, most worrisome factor for KL Rahul is Glenn Maxwell's dismal display with bat.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Jimmy Neesham likely to play in place Glenn Maxwell against Delhi

Glenn Maxwell has played all nine matches for Punjab in ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020 season. However, across all his outings for franchise with bat this year, burly Australian all-rounder has mand to d just 58 runs in his tally with a highest score of 13. Moreover, Glenn Maxwell has only picked one wicket with his right-arm off-spin at a slightly expensive ecomy rate of 7.80.

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Considering Glenn Maxwell’s struggles with bat, Punjab’s team manment is likely to axe him for all-important Delhi game in favour of all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, who has got limited opportunities in tournament so far. New Zealander can be a great dition to team considering his explosive batting at death and ability to bowl four overs.

On top of that, Jimmy Neesham is a gun fielder as well. KL Rahul is likely to play Jimmy Neesham in  must-win Delhi vs Punjab live match in place of Glenn Maxwell.

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Meanwhile, Punjab have looked a different team since Chris Gayle's inclusion in playing XI. ir batting looks more solid w with Chris Gayle batting at . 3. Punjab franchise will want ir batsmen to fire once again at top in Delhi vs Punjab live match. Delhi vs Punjab live match is set to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stium in Dubai on Tuesday, October 20. Delhi vs Punjab live-action will commence at 7:30 PM (IST).

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SOURCE: PUNJAB IPL TEAM INSTAGRAM

12:03 IST, October 20th 2020