RCB team
Rcb team: The first qualifier match of IPL 2025 is being played between Punjab Kings and RCB. In this match, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and decided to bowl first. In the match against Punjab Kings, RCB has recently given a chance to Josh Hazlewood, who returned to India. He has replaced Nuwan Tushara.
RCB’s playing XI changed
At the time of the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said that we will bowl first. The wicket looks very strict, the grass is well covered and will try to do well in some overs. Everyone gave more than 100 percent in the previous game. Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salat and Virat Kohli were tremendous. There is a change in this match for us and Josh Hazlewood gets a place.
Australia returned after stopping IPL
Josh Hazlewood played his last match against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. After this, when IPL 2025 was stopped due to military tension between India and Pakistan. Then he returned to Australia. He is also recovering from a shoulder injury. Now he has already returned from the playoffs and has also entered RCB’s playing XI.
RCB team will get strength
Josh Hazlewood is running in the best form and is also doing well. In the current season, he has been an important axis of RCB’s fast bowling attack. He has taken the most wickets for RCB in IPL 2025. He has taken 18 wickets. Now his return has strengthened RCB. Apart from this, the alarm bell has been played for other teams. Hazelwood has the ability to do an exact line-length and yorker. He also proves to be economical in T20 cricket.
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salat, Rajat Patidar (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Players of RCB: Mayank Agarwal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Cifart, Swapnil Singh.
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