Published 13:01 IST, October 19th 2020
Glenn Maxwell trolled heavily by netizens for not batting in Super Overs vs Mumbai
After Punjab all-rounder Glenn Maxwell failed to play a part in either of the Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs, many fans trolled the Australian cricketer online.
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Dream11 IPL 2020 match between Mumbai and Punjab created history on Sunday, becoming first match ever to be decided after two Super Overs. Dream11 IPL 2020 match saw both teams show great cour as y played some stellar cricket. However, it was Punjab side that held its nerve to ultimately win match. While several players were praised for ir performances, Punjab all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who was brutally trolled online.
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Mumbai vs Punjab Supers Overs recap
With scores level after 40 overs of action, it was Punjab side who batted first in first Super Over. Mumbai pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a great over to restrict Punjab side to just five runs, dismissing KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran in span of just five balls. However, Punjab bowler Mohammed Shami was up to task as well, as he mand to defend target to make sure Dream11 IPL 2020 match went into a second Super Over.
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It was Mumbai side who batted first in second Super Over, with Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya at crease. duo mand to score 10 runs, with Trent Boult given task of defending total. With Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal on crease, it took just four balls for duo to wrap things up, resulting in a historic victory for KL Rahul’s men.
Glenn Maxwell criticised for Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs -show
While Punjab players like Chris Gayle, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan and Mayank Agarwal were praised for ir performance in Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs, many also questioned all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s absence. Australian cricketer is arguably one of Punjab’s best strikers but failed to make an appearance in eir of Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs. Several cricket fans ticed Glenn Maxwell’s absence, as y trolled cricketer for failing to impress in Dream11 IPL 2020.
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Despite being Punjab’s most expensive buy in auction last year, Glenn Maxwell has struggled in Dream11 IPL 2020 season. Australian has scored just 58 runs in nine innings at a below-par strike rate of 92.06. all-rounder has also mand to just pick one wicket in Dream11 IPL 2020. After Glenn Maxwell didn’t bat in Super Overs, many fans took to Twitter to troll 32-year-old.
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Several fans referred to Glenn Maxwell’s Rs 10.75 crore price tag, as y called him an expensive cheerleer. Ors also shared hilarious memes as y called Glenn Maxwell a flop. Many fans also criticised Australian, as y claimed that Australian shirked responsibility by t featuring in Mumbai vs Punjab Super Overs.
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13:01 IST, October 19th 2020