After a string of home defeats, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally emerged victorious at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Rajasthan Royals, thanks to their captain Virat Kohli and a strong bowling unit. Kohli's unbeaten 70 runs and intense celebrations on the field reflected the high-stakes nature of the match, which saw both teams giving it their all. With this win, RCB moves up to the third spot on the league table with six wins in nine games.
Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood's brilliant performance against Rajasthan Royals' batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal caught the attention of viewers during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. In an intense competition, Hazlewood was able to dismiss Jaiswal just shy of a half-century, leading to a heated exchange between the two players. Hazlewood's final figures of 4 for 33 played a critical role in RCB's narrow 11-run victory.
Packed with action and excitement, the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore was cut short by rain. However, the players didn't disappoint as Tim David's aggressive fifty helped RCB put up 95 runs. In the end, PBKS emerged victorious with Nehal Wadhera's 33 off 19 balls. RCB's Josh Hazlewood gave a brilliant performance with 3 wickets, but it wasn't enough to stop the opponents. Despite the challenges, the match provided good news for the fans as the covers were removed and the players warmed up for an intense game.
In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
In a highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was on the receiving end of a clever prank by CSK fans. After Sharma had made fun of the team and their supporters in a pre-match video, CSK fans played the popular song, "Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney" by the DJ at the stadium when Sharma was dismissed by Noor Ahmad. Despite this moment of victory for the CSK fans, RCB ultimately came out on top with a 50-run win, thanks to the performance of Australian seamer Hazlewood and RCB skipper Rajat Patidar.
After a long injury layoff and two seasons out of the IPL, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood marked his return to the league with a stellar performance, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs off his four overs. His control and class with the ball helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing 7-wicket win over champions Kolkata Knight Riders. The RCB management may already be feeling that the S$2.29 million they spent on Hazlewood was well worth it as he silenced KKR's boisterous home crowd and served as a reminder of his enduring expertise for Australia's selectors ahead of the World Test final.
Legendary Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made the tough decision to not participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, citing privacy as the reason for his withdrawal. With two other key bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, already ruled out due to injuries, Starc's absence is a major blow for Australia's campaign. In his place, the team has called up Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, and Ben Dwarshuis, with Johnson seen as a potential replacement for Starc. Despite the loss of a key player, Australia's chief selector has expressed support for Starc's decision and sees it as an opportunity for someone else to make their mark in the tournament.
Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar have expressed their opinions on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's comment about the team's performance in the first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While Gilchrist wondered about a possible divide in the team, Gavaskar used the comment to highlight panic in the Australian ranks. This has caused a stir within the cricket fraternity, with former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson accusing Gavaskar of using his media platform to create distractions and annoy the Australian team.
The third day of the third test between India and Australia was interrupted by rain, halting India's batting at a precarious 48 for four. Skipper Pat Cummins took the prized wicket of Rishabh Pant after lunch, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in the morning session. With the series tied at 1-1, the rain interruptions have added to the challenges for both teams in this highly anticipated test match.
Having missed the second Test due to injury, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is optimistic about his return in the third Test against India. He has ticked off a few boxes in his recovery and hopes to bowl spells on the fourth day of the ongoing Test match to assess his fitness. Meanwhile, 35-year-old speedster Scott Boland, who replaced Hazlewood, proved his selection by taking two crucial wickets in the first innings.