IPL 2025 RCB: Royal Challengers Bangalore have confirmed their place in the playoffs. The team is to play the last match against Lucknow (LSG Vs RCB) in the league stage, which is important to go to the top 2. Earlier, good news has come for Rajat Patidar and Team. Deadly Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to India, he has joined the team

Josh Hazlewood returned home after the IPL was postponed on May 8, when the tournament started back, Hazlewood did not return to India. His play was doubtful as he is also part of the World Test Championship Final Squad, which will be played between Australia and South Africa from 11 June. But Cricket Australia had made it clear that the players who want to return to India, the board will respect their decision and support them ..

Josh Hazlewood involved in the race for purple cap

The Australian fast bowler has contributed significantly to the RCB to reach the playoffs, you can guess that he is still in the top 5 in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets in the tournament. He has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches, he is 4 wickets behind the Purple Cap holder famous Krishna.

Tim David can be out

In the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Tim David had gone out of the field due to a stretch in Hamstring, he came to bat but did not seem to be right at all. His leg was not able to move too much, in such a situation it seems difficult that he can play the match ahead now. It had increased the tension in RCB camp, but now this tension must have reduced a bit due to the arrival of Hazelwood.

LSG vs RCB match will be important for top 2

The final match of the league stage in IPL season 18 will be played between Lucknow and Bengaluru at Ekana Stadium on 27 May. RCB will have to win this match to reach the top 2 in the points table.

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