This article highlights the IPL stats and performance of Josh Hazlewood against Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the RCB vs RR clash in IPL 2025.
One of the most reliable fast bowlers in modern cricket, Josh Hazlewood brings control, pace, and pinpoint accuracy. A key figure in Australia’s title-winning campaigns at the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup, Hazlewood has earned a reputation as a high-impact bowler. After stints with CSK and RCB, he was bought again by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 12.5 Crore at the IPL 2025 Auction.
When it comes to bowling against Rajasthan Royals, Hazlewood has a solid record. In 5 innings, he has bowled 19 overs, taken 6 wickets at an impressive average of 23.50, and maintained an economy rate of just 7.42. His best bowling figure against RR stands at 2/19. He has troubled top RR batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag with his bounce and line outside off-stump. As RCB take on RR in IPL 2025, Hazlewood’s powerplay spells could prove crucial to setting the tone.
Josh Hazlewood vs RR IPL Overall Stats and Records
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 |
| Innings | 5 |
| Overs Bowled | 19.0 |
| Maidens | 1 |
| Runs Conceded | 141 |
| Wickets Taken | 6 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 2/19 |
| Bowling Average | 23.50 |
| Economy Rate (E/R) | 7.42 |
Josh Hazlewood vs RR Batters
Josh Hazlewood vs Yashasvi Jaiswal
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 316.7 | – |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 | 17.0 |
| Total | 55 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 261.9 | 27.5 |
Josh Hazlewood vs Sanju Samson
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | – |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 15 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 93.8 | – |
Josh Hazlewood vs Riyan Parag
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300.0 | – |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300.0 | – |
Josh Hazlewood IPL Match-by-Match Stats and Records
| Date | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/10/2020 | R V Uthappa (c †M S Dhoni) | 4.0 | 1/19 | 4.75 |
| 02/10/2021 | 4.0 | 0/54 | 9.13 | |
| 26/04/2022 | J C Buttler (c Mohammed Siraj), D J Mitchell (c G J Maxwell) | 4.0 | 2/19 | 7.67 |
| 27/05/2022 | Y B K Jaiswal (c V Kohli), D Padikkal (c †K D Karthik) | 4.0 | 2/23 | 7.19 |
| 13/04/2025 | Y B K Jaiswal (lbw) | 3.0 | 1/26 | 7.42 |
