In this year's IPL, Glenn Maxwell's performance for RCB was consistently poor, leading to the team's occasional struggles. Maxwell was considered the main reason behind Royal Challengers Bangalore's loss to Rajasthan Royals in a crucial match. During an eliminator game against Rajasthan Royals, RCB had a strong start but lost wickets regularly. Fans pinned their hopes on Maxwell, who unfortunately failed to deliver once again. RCB was at 97 runs with the loss of 3 wickets when Maxwell faced Ashwin's bowling.
Despite hitting a six off Ashwin, Maxwell was caught out easily by Dhruv Jurel. This dismissal, along with another key wicket, turned the match in favor of the opposition. RCB managed to reach a total of 172 runs eventually. While defending this score, RCB claimed their first wicket during the Powerplay. Maxwell, positioned at the boundary, dropped a crucial catch from Kohler Cadmore, allowing the opposition to score valuable runs. Following the team's defeat, RCB shared a video from the dressing room showing Maxwell visibly upset.
His reaction and performance in the eliminator match drew criticism from fans, especially considering his multiple Golden Duck dismissals this season and the dropped catch. Despite Maxwell's poor form, RCB continued to give him opportunities due to his explosive batting potential. His inconsistent performances led to him being benched for several matches, with Reece Topley briefly replacing him in the lineup.
Topley played a pivotal role in RCB's journey to the playoffs with impressive displays but had to return to his country before the match against Chennai. Maxwell was reintroduced to the team but failed to make a significant impact.
