Good news for RCB as star pacer joins squad in Lucknow, raising hopes for their first-ever IPL title victory
Josh Hazelwood joins RCB in Lucknow
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood finally joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad in Lucknow on Sunday morning, easing the nerves of RCB fans ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs. Since the league resumed on May 17, supporters had been eagerly waiting for Hazlewood’s arrival to strengthen the pace attack.
RCB shares picture of Hazlewood’s arrival in Lucknow
RCB’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted a photo of Hazlewood arriving in Lucknow, captioned, “He’s here. Welcome back, Josh Reginald Hazlewood!’
Hazelwood missed RCB’S CSK match due to injury
Josh Hazlewood was recovering from a shoulder injury, which forced him to miss RCB’s match against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium before the IPL 2025 was paused.
Hazelwood is the leading wicket-taker for RCB in IPL 2025
Josh Hazlewood has been RCB’s top bowler in IPL 2025, claiming 18 wickets in 10 games. He has performed brilliantly with both the new ball and in the death overs.
Hazelwood participation is last league match uncertain
It is still uncertain if Hazlewood will take part in RCB’s final league match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium.
RCB top two scenario
RCB must win their final game against Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to keep their hopes alive of finishing in the top two. They also need either Gujarat Titans or Punjab Kings to lose a match.
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