Josh Hazlewood, one of Australia’s most accurate and reliable pacers, has always impressed with his control and discipline. At Manuka Oval, a venue that offers true bounce and assists seam movement, Hazlewood has consistently built pressure on batters through tight spells and immaculate line and length.
His recent ODI form further reflects his mastery — maintaining an economy rate of just 3.13 against India, earning praise as one of Australia’s best performers of the series.
Josh Hazlewood’s T20I Bowling Record at Manuka Oval
Josh Hazlewood has played four T20 Internationals at Manuka Oval, taking 2 wickets while maintaining his trademark control and accuracy. Though his wicket tally is small, his consistency in restricting batters remains his key strength.
| Matches | Innings | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 15.0 | 145 | 2 | 1/31 | 72.50 | 9.67 | 45.00 |
Match-by-Match T20I Bowling Figures at Manuka Oval
| Match No. | Date | Innings | Opponent | Ground | Batsmen Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 04 Dec 2020 | 1st | India | Manuka Oval | – | 4.0 | 0 | 9.75 | – | – |
| 27 | 15 Feb 2022 | 1st | Sri Lanka | Manuka Oval | C Karunaratne (c Inglis) | 4.0 | 1 | 8.75 | 48.00 | 70.00 |
| 36 | 12 Oct 2022 | 1st | England | Manuka Oval | – | 4.0 | 0 | 9.08 | 72.00 | 109.00 |
| 37 | 14 Oct 2022 | 1st | England | Manuka Oval | A D Hales (c Finch) | 3.0 | 1 | 9.67 | 45.00 | 72.50 |
Hazlewood’s 1/31 against Sri Lanka in 2022 remains his best T20 spell at this venue, showing how his disciplined lines can restrict even aggressive batters. His ability to extract bounce and movement, especially under lights at Manuka Oval, makes him one of Australia’s most dependable bowlers.
At Manuka Oval, Josh Hazlewood has reinforced his reputation as one of the most consistent fast bowlers in the world. Combining his T20 control with recent ODI brilliance against India — where he bowled at an economy of 3.13 and was rated Australia’s best bowler — Hazlewood continues to be a symbol of discipline, patience, and precision in Australian cricket.
