RR vs RCB: Why is Josh Hazlewood Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match? Check RCB Playing 11

In an important news development, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are not playing their premier overseas pacer Josh Hazlewood in their 12th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It will be really crucial for the Royal Challengers Bangalore to make a strong winning comeback especially after a disappointing 6-wicket loss at the hands of Mumbai Indians in their last match of this T20 competition. RCB are currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table with a total of 5 wins and 6 losses in IPL 2023.

RR vs RCB: Why is Josh Hazlewood Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match?

After having won the toss and opting to bat first, the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis mentioned that Josh Hazlewood is not part of the RCB playing 11 for this RR vs RCB match on Sunday. Faf further reckoned that this is completely a tactical change as RCB have brought back left-arm pacer Wayne Parnell in the side. On the other hand, after having joined the RCB camp midway through the IPL 2023 season due to injury, Hazlewood has picked up a total of 3 wickets from as many matches at an economy rate of less than 9. It is still not clear but the senior Australian fast bowler could be struggling with some fitness issues that can be a reason for his absence from the side.

“We will have a bat first. The conditions might favor that, looks like a dry wicket. It is very clear from here on for us, that is not a bad thing sometimes. We need to execute better. 3-4 guys are putting their hand up every game, we need a bit more probably to cash in on some good positions. Wins are important, net run rate is not something we can bother about now. I think we crossed that bridge in the last game. Two changes – Parnell coming in for Hazlewood, Bracewell in for Hasaranga,” said Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis during the toss.

RCB Playing 11

1. Virat Kohli
2. Faf du Plessis (C)
3. Glenn Maxwell
4. Mahipal Lomror
5. Anuj Rawat
6. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
7. Karn Sharma
8. Michael Bracewell
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Wayne Parnell

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Josh Hazlewood IPL 2023 Price

Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler, was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 7.75 crore in the IPL 2022 auction. In just 12 games, Hazlewood took 20 wickets with an impressive economy rate of under 9 runs per over, establishing himself as a valuable asset to the team. RCB has decided to retain him for IPL 2023, cementing his position as a senior bowler for the squad.

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