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Josh Hazlewood IPL Career And Stats: How Has RCB Pacer Performed In The Tournament?

Akshita Patel

Josh Hazlewood IPL Stats: The Aussie pacer's journey so far [Source:@mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Josh Hazlewood IPL Stats: The Aussie pacer's journey so far [Source:@mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Josh Hazlewood, a veteran fast bowler from Australia, was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 12.50 crore for the IPL 2025 season. After missing the IPL 2024 season with injury, RCB put his faith in Hazlewood again, given his previous success in the red jersey. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) structured a balanced lineup for the IPL 2025 season, with many ex-players returning to the squad. Josh Hazlewood, the veteran Australian fast bowler, was sold to RCB for INR 12.50 crores after a fierce bid against Mumbai Indians.

RCB's mindset was simple. Josh Hazlewood became a fan favourite when he had a breakout year in IPL 2022. Hence, with Siraj departing, RCB trusts Hazlewood to lead their pace attack for the IPL 2025 season. Let's explore Josh Hazlewood's IPL stats to get a clearer picture of his impact in the league.

Josh Hazlewood IPL stats 

Innings
Wickets
Average
Economy
273523.148.05

Across 27 IPL games, Josh Hazlewood had picked a total of 35 wickets with a 23.14 average and 8.05 economy. His best figures include 4/25. He featured in 4 IPL seasons and has tons of experience bowling in Indian conditions.

Josh Hazlewood IPL Teams And Price Over The Years

IPL season
Team
Salary (INR)
IPL 2020CSK2 crore
IPL 2021CSK2 Core
IPL 2022RCB7.75 Crore
IPL 2023RCB7.75 Crore
IPL 2025RCB12.50 Crore

Josh Hazlewood's IPL journey first began with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2020. He played 3 games in the first season, followed by nine games in IPL 2021. Then, RCB signed him for INR 7.75 crore in IPL 2022, and Hazlewood nailed his value by picking up 20 wickets that year.

Conclusion

As coach Dinesh Karthik would have it, Josh Hazlewood was the choice of fans. RCB needed a reunion, and he went perfectly with the scheme of things. However, an almighty issue is the injury history that hovers around Hazlewood. 

He has been ruled out from playing in the Adelaide Test against India due to side strain, and participation in IPL 2025 is going to be threatened if he doesn't regain form before the commencement. Therefore, the RCB management needs to be watchful and make the best utilisation of Hazlewood with an appropriate workload management plan.