Glenn Maxwell: The Big Show
joins Kingsmen
The Australian dasher — renowned for explosive batting and wily offbreak — joins the Kingsmen franchise for the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League. Maxwell brings a T20 resume of 503 matches, 10,986 runs and 198 wickets, alongside a reputation as one of the most impactful all‑rounders in the shortest format.
Profile
- FULL NAMEGlenn James Maxwell
- BORNOctober 14, 1988 (37y) · Kew, Melbourne
- BATTINGRight hand bat
- BOWLINGRight arm Offbreak
- ROLEBatting Allrounder
Teams · franchise & domestic
Maxwell has represented sides across BBL, IPL, The Hundred, Major League Cricket, and more.
Career statistics (all formats)
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 7 | 339 | 104 | 26.07 | 59.47 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| ODIs | 149 | 3990 | 201* | 33.81 | 126.70 | 4 | 155 | 91 |
| T20Is | 130 | 2897 | 145* | 28.97 | 154.42 | 5 | 150 | 62 |
| FC | 69 | 4147 | 278 | 39.49 | 73.86 | 7 | 65 | 58 |
| List A | 227 | 6051 | 201* | 33.61 | 122.06 | 8 | 227 | 139 |
| T20s | 503 | 10986 | 154* | 27.53 | 154.16 | 8 | 571 | 268 |
| Format | Balls | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 462 | 8 | 4/127 | 42.62 | 4.42 | 57.7 | 0 |
| ODIs | 4002 | 77 | 4/40 | 47.32 | 5.46 | 51.9 | 0 |
| T20Is | 1117 | 51 | 3/10 | 29.70 | 8.13 | 21.9 | 0 |
| FC | 5824 | 78 | 5/40 | 41.48 | 3.33 | 74.6 | 1 |
| List A | 6007 | 123 | 4/40 | 43.93 | 5.39 | 48.8 | 0 |
| T20s | 4551 | 198 | 3/10 | 30.11 | 7.86 | 22.9 | 0 |
T20 tournament stats
Batting & Fielding (T20)
| Tournament | M | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBL (2 teams) | 129 | 3317 | 154* | 34.19 | 154.35 | 2 | 153 |
| Major League Cricket (WSF) | 20 | 405 | 106* | 33.75 | 170.88 | 1 | 37 |
| IPL (4 teams) | 141 | 2819 | 95 | 23.88 | 155.14 | 0 | 161 |
| Vitality Blast (5 teams) | 65 | 1230 | 92* | 21.96 | 147.48 | 0 | 58 |
| The Hundred (LS-M) | 4 | 116 | 43* | 38.66 | 150.64 | 0 | 3 |
| CLT20 (4 teams) | 10 | 191 | 43 | 19.10 | 155.28 | 0 | 9 |
Bowling (T20)
| Tournament | M | Balls | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Ave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBL | 129 | 1241 | 47 | 3/26 | 7.68 | 33.80 |
| Major League Cricket | 20 | 285 | 20 | 3/12 | 7.45 | 17.70 |
| IPL | 141 | 1022 | 41 | 2/15 | 8.29 | 34.46 |
| Vitality Blast | 65 | 792 | 36 | 3/15 | 7.52 | 27.58 |
| The Hundred | 4 | 25 | 2 | 1/6 | 3.84 | 8.00 |
| CLT20 | 10 | 69 | 1 | 1/17 | 7.13 | 82.0 |
“The Big Show” joins Kingsmen for PSL 11. With 571 sixes in T20s and 198 wickets, his all-round explosiveness can turn any game.
* All statistics reflect provided data · Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 11 signing
Glenn Maxwell signed
by Hyderabad Kingsmen
Glenn Maxwell has been signed by Hyderabad Kingsmen for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is known for his explosive batting and versatile all-round abilities.
The franchise confirmed the signing ahead of the upcoming season, adding one of the most destructive T20 batters to their squad. Maxwell, 37, has been in prolific form across global T20 leagues, and his offbreak bowling provides crucial balance.
“I’m thrilled to join the Kingsmen for PSL 11. Hyderabad has amazing fans, and I can’t wait to bring my attacking brand of cricket,” Maxwell said in a statement. The Kingsmen management believes his experience will be vital in their title charge.
Maxwell at a glance (T20 career)
- 503 T20 matches · 10,986 runs @ 154.16 SR · 571 sixes
- 198 wickets with best 3/10 · economy 7.86
- 5 T20I hundreds · 145* highest
- IPL experience: 141 games, 2819 runs, 41 wickets
Explosive batting, 360° shots, canny offbreaks
Season 11 · to represent Hyderabad Kingsmen
—— (first PSL stint)
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