Mitchell Owen Joins Punjab Kings as Glenn Maxwell's Replacement in IPL 2025
Mitchell Owen Steps in for Glenn Maxwell
The Punjab Kings have officially announced the signing of Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen as a substitute for Glenn Maxwell, who will miss the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger.
Maxwell had been dealing with the injury for several days, but the franchise confirmed Owen's addition only on Sunday, just ahead of their match against the Lucknow Super Giants.
This injury is a significant setback for Maxwell, who had a disappointing IPL 2025 season before being sidelined. His absence is a considerable loss for the Punjab Kings, who are still vying for a playoff spot. The Indian Premier League confirmed his departure through an official statement.
In light of this, the Punjab Kings have brought in 23-year-old Tasmanian all-rounder Mitchell Owen, known for his aggressive batting style and effective medium pace bowling. He joins the team for INR 3 Crore and is anticipated to enhance the squad's capabilities in both batting and bowling.
UPDATE: Mitchell Owen replaces Glenn Maxwell for the rest of #TATAIPL 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/yX7Z8uamMt
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 4, 2025
Introducing Mitchell Owen
Mitchell Owen, the Tasmanian all-rounder, is recognized as one of Australia's promising talents in T20 cricket. He made his T20 debut during Big Bash League 10 and gained attention in BBL 14 by scoring a remarkable 39-ball century in the final, matching the record for the fastest hundred in the tournament and leading the Hobart Hurricanes to their first title.
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Owen primarily excels as a pace-bowling all-rounder, capable of opening the batting and delivering medium pace. His rise to prominence followed consistent performances at youth and domestic levels. In the 2019-20 season, he scored 415 runs for Tasmania in the Under-19 National Championships. During his U19 career, he transitioned from off-spin to seam bowling.
Currently, Owen is participating in the Pakistan Super League, where he has achieved a striking rate of nearly 200 while playing for Peshawar Zalmi. In total, he has accumulated 101 runs across six innings with an impressive strike rate of 198.03.