Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) speedster Josh Hazlewood has joined the squad ahead of their final league-phase game at IPL 2025, and then the playoffs. RCB lost their last clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and now the franchise will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for their last league clash, which will take place on May 27 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Hazlewood is returning to the squad after sitting out for a while with a shoulder injury. The Australia speedster is RCB's highest wicket-taker this season with 18 wickets despite playing only ten games, hasn't played since April 27, and returned to Australia when the IPL went into temporary shutdown following cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
RCB shared a clip where Josh Hazlewood can be seen back in India ahead of IPL 2025 playoffs phase.
Sports Tak earlier reported that Hazlewood will join the squad for the playoffs. He was also spotted training in Brisbane as part of Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which is scheduled to take place next month against South Africa.
RCB are currently at number three in the points table after losing their last clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The franchise can still finish on top 2IPL points table, which will guarantee two shots at getting to the final. RCB featured Lungi Ngidi as Hazlewood's replacement which was unable to replicate the Australian speedster's impact.