Fans slam Parthiv Patel as he calls Aussie star Glenn Maxwell ‘the greatest player in IPL history’

Glenn MaxwellAustralian cricket star, is facing a challenging time on the field in the ongoing season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. With only 36 runs in eight matches at an average of 5.14 and five wickets to his name, Maxwell’s performance has fallen far short of expectations.
Glenn Maxwell’s decline in form
Maxwell, who is known for his explosive batting and good spin, has been his former self in IPL 2024. Apart from a superb performance last season, where he amassed 513 runs in 15 matches, Maxwell’s time is now. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) it was disappointing.
Once hailed as a game-winner, Maxwell’s later seasons were marred by inconsistency. Despite being retained by RCB ahead of the massive IPL 2022 auction, Maxwell has failed to deliver consistently, raising questions about his form and performance in the team.
Fans criticized Parthiv Patel for his confrontation with Maxwell
Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel stirred up controversy with his harsh words in the way Maxwell did. In a tweet from his official X account, Patel labeled Maxwell as ‘the greatest batsman in IPL history’ following the poor performance against him. Gujarat Titans (GT).
“glenn maxwell….He is the BEST player in ipl history…#IPL2024 ….,” Patel wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
glenn maxwell….He is the BEST player in ipl history…#IPL2024 ….
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) May 4, 2024
Patel’s criticism was met with criticism from fans who saw it as unnecessary. Many supporters pointed to Patel’s career statistics and questioned his credibility in judging Maxwell’s abilities.
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Here is the reaction:
Not Too Exceeded In Ipl but Yes Exceeded In Ipl.
Only 3 good season out of 12 seasons 😭😭
These Chockcb fans hit 300 in a season like a high level thing 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/MOPERD4g78
— Jessica ✨ (@Onehandedsix) May 5, 2024
30 average and a strike rate of 160
He feels powerless with this MCNo one has balanced you in the middlepic.twitter.com/KvqCA9aUEg https://t.co/emctBl5VT4
– Dr Frodo (@Drfrodo_) May 4, 2024
If Glenn Maxwell put his lips one above the other, it would be higher than your height https://t.co/WJEwwk67oK
— Nitin (@Nitin__10) May 4, 2024
You can imagine that you are holding his lips. pic.twitter.com/NgTYjH3oFa
– Whitefield Gooner (@helmetvr2) May 5, 2024
This inning>>>>>> is all your tinput work 🤫 pic.twitter.com/lLOhWgclOY
— 𝟷𝟾 ⚡ (@Kaif_Cric_22) May 4, 2024
The gap between former Indian cricketers and trolls keeps narrowing. https://t.co/W0imv2pvpq
– Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) May 4, 2024
Maxwell literally has MVP in ipl lol pic.twitter.com/3mSN1IwGvj
— nidhi (KkR ka parivaar) (@nidhiistrying) May 4, 2024
If you are sitting with Irfan Pathan in the Comm box and he is explaining to you the benefits of sending bullsh|t with a blue tick. https://t.co/7ZcpRawndF
– Sunny (@zerocaress) May 4, 2024
Maxwell in the last 3 seasons for RCB
Scored 500+ runs in 2021 + Wicket Taker
Scored 300+ runs in 2022 + Wicket Taker
Scored 400 runs in 2023 + Wicket Taker
He was very good in 2014
It was a good season in 2017 as well
At least do some basic research man
L Tweet https://t.co/JFRSn4YDNj
– Rahul (@MysterProfessor) May 4, 2024
Maxwell This Innings Is Bigger Than Your Cricket Career pic.twitter.com/mnLiD0Dhs5
— 𝗩ɪʀᴀᴛɪᴀɴ™ (@VIRATIAN18CLUB) May 4, 2024
Out of form maxwell >>> Peak Parthiv Patel btw…never had one pic.twitter.com/AlHBgmm5sj
— Pavan kalyan ♡ (@Cpk_Pavankalyan) May 4, 2024
Opinions of people under 5″2 don’t matter. https://t.co/76ZFkiOg0e
. (@119off61) May 4, 2024
Your achievements. Your achievements father 🌚 pic.twitter.com/70Z7DT5Sya
— Yash_18💙 (@SuperV_Goat) May 5, 2024
Very boring and boring commentator, no cap https://t.co/XILxLHM5vW
– Priyanshu Tripathi (@Priyans39878144) May 5, 2024
Parthiv Patel’s IPL strike rate : 120
Odi’s Glenn Maxwell strike rate : 125 https://t.co/76ZFkiONPM. (@119off61) May 4, 2024
Parthiv Patel’s IPL strike rate : 120
Odi’s Glenn Maxwell strike rate : 125 https://t.co/76ZFkiONPM. (@119off61) May 4, 2024
RCB is alive in the playoffs race
Talking about the match, Gujarat, after being asked to bat first, were bowled out for 147 runs in 19.3 overs. Shah Rukh Khan he was the top scorer, scoring 37 runs in 24 balls. For RCB, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal again Vijaykumar Vyshak he took two wickets each.
In reply, RCB completed the chase in 13.4 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis led the way after hitting 64 off 23 deliveries, including 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. Virat Kohli also chipped in with 42 critical hits. The win also helped RCB stay alive in the race for the playoffs.