In the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, several prominent players experienced significant declines in their batting performances. Glenn Maxwell holds the lowest batting average in IPL since the start of the 2024 season. This is based on data tracking the performances of batters from IPL 2024 onwards, where Maxwell’s struggles with the bat have been particularly notable.
Key Players with Lowest Batting Averages (2024-2025, min. 10 innings)
- Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell has the lowest batting average in the IPL since the start of 2024 among top-six batsmen with at least 10 innings. His average stands at a very low 6.64, having scored only 93 runs in 14 innings during this period. This is the worst batting average recorded by any such player in the IPL since 2024. Maxwell’s struggles have been a significant talking point in IPL 2025, with his inability to convert starts or play impactful innings affecting his team’s performance
- Devdutt Padikkal: Devdutt Padikkal has recorded the second lowest batting average in the IPL since 2024 among top 6 batters with a minimum of 10 innings. His batting average stands at 13.08 over 13 innings, scoring 157 runs in this period. His recent struggles have impacted his overall average since 2024, making it one of the lowest among regular top-order IPL batsmen.
- Deepak Hooda: Deepak Hooda has had a notably poor batting average in the IPL since 2024, making him one of the least effective batters during this period. His batting average stands at 13.82 over 12 innings, scoring 152 runs in this period. His inability to contribute significantly with either bat or ball has been highlighted as a concern for his teams.
- Mahipal Lomror: Mahipal Lomror had the fourth-lowest batting average in the IPL since 2024, with an average of 15.63 during the 2024 season. This was based on his performance across 10 matches, where he scored 125 runs with a strike rate of 183.82. This places him among players with lower averages in recent IPL seasons.
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average |
| Glenn Maxwell | 14 | 93 | 6.64 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 13 | 157 | 13.08 |
| Deepak Hooda | 12 | 152 | 13.82 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 10 | 125 | 15.63 |
This highlights a significant struggle for these players in maintaining consistent batting performances since 2024 in the IPL.
