Glenn Maxwell has become the fifth Australian cricketer to return home early from the Indian Premier League.

Maxwell, who has a side strain, is expected to be fit in time for next month's tour of the West Indies for the ODI tri-series with the Windies and South Africa.

Glenn Maxwell will miss the final two matches of the IPL for his Kings XI side. Credit:AP

He will miss the final two matches of the IPL for his Kings XI side.

"Glenn reported increasing soreness in his left abdomen area following last night's match and as such a decision was made for him to return home for further assessment and treatment ahead of the West Indies tour," Australian physiotherapist David Beakley said.