Josh Hazlewood Set to Rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025
Hazlewood's Anticipated Return
Josh Hazlewood is gearing up to make his comeback to India during the latter part of the IPL 2025 season, a development that has thrilled fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has been discreet about his status regarding joining the team due to a persistent injury that has kept him sidelined. His performance, particularly in the death overs, has been a significant topic of discussion.
According to a report, Hazlewood is expected to rejoin the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad and participate in the remaining matches of IPL 2025. However, the exact date of his return remains uncertain. The bowler's comeback is particularly noteworthy as he had been recovering from a shoulder injury, yet he has managed to secure 18 wickets in 10 matches at an impressive average of 17.27.
He missed the last match for RCB due to the same shoulder issue, which also led to a group of Australian players returning home amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is positioned second on the points table with 16 points in IPL 2025. With just one match left in the league phase, a victory will ensure their advancement to the playoffs.
IPL 2025 Revised Schedule
IPL 2025 revised schedule:
| Match No. | Date | Day | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 17-May-25 | Sat | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 59 | 18-May-25 | Sun | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 15:30 |
| 60 | 18-May-25 | Sun | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 19:30 |
| 61 | 19-May-25 | Mon | Lucknow Super Giants | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow | 19:30 |
| 62 | 20-May-25 | Tue | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 19:30 |
| 63 | 21-May-25 | Wed | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 64 | 22-May-25 | Thu | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad | 19:30 |
| 65 | 23-May-25 | Fri | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 19:30 |
| 66 | 24-May-25 | Sat | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | Jaipur | 19:30 |
| 67 | 25-May-25 | Sun | Gujarat Titans | Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 15:30 |
| 68 | 25-May-25 | Sun | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 19:30 |
| 69 | 26-May-25 | Mon | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians | Jaipur | 19:30 |
| 70 | 27-May-25 | Tue | Lucknow Super Giants | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 19:30 |
| 28-May-25 | Wed | REST DAY | ||||
| 29-May-25 | Thu | Qualifier 1: 1 vs 2 | TBD | 19:30 | ||
| 30-May-25 | Fri | Eliminator 1: 3 vs 4 | TBD | 19:30 | ||
| 31-May-25 | Sat | REST DAY | ||||
| 01-June-25 | Sun | Qualifier 2: Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator | TBD | 19:30 | ||
| 02-June-25 | Mon | REST DAY | ||||
| 03-June-25 | Tue | IPL FINAL | TBD | 19:30 | ||