As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 8 of IPL 2025, all eyes will be on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who returns to familiar territory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – CSK’s fortress and his former home ground.
Hazlewood, who once wore the yellow jersey of CSK, has a decent track record when it comes to bowling against his former franchise. Let’s take a closer look at his performance against CSK and particularly his stats while playing at Chepauk.
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Josh Hazlewood vs CSK – Career Stats
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 73 | 3/21 | 14.6 | 6.08 | 14.4 | 0 | 0 |
Josh Hazlewood has played 3 matches for CSK from 2022 to 2025, taking 3 wickets at an average of 14.60. His best bowling is 3/21, with an economy rate of 6.08.
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Josh Hazlewood at MA Chidambaram – Career Stats
| M | Runs | HS | Bat Av | Wkts | BBI | Bowl Av | 5-Wkts | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – | – | 3 | 3/21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What to Expect in Today’s Match?
- Chepauk’s pitch offers grip and assistance to spinners, but Hazlewood’s accuracy with the new ball and ability to bowl at the death can still make him a key player for RCB.
- With CSK’s strong top order led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra, Hazlewood’s opening spell could set the tone.
- Given his past experience at Chepauk, he knows the conditions well, which could help him exploit any early movement.
Hazlewood’s performance could play a crucial role in Match 8 of IPL 2025. If RCB wants to break their Chepauk curse and beat CSK in their backyard, a disciplined spell from Josh Hazlewood will be essential.
