Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are picking up form having won their last two matches in the Indian Premier League, with their most recent victory coming against last year's finalists Rajasthan Royals (RR) who they beat by seven runs.
In the match before, they took on Punjab Kings (PBKS) who they bowled out by the 18th over to win by a margin of 24 runs. Mohammed Siraj, a contender for this year's Orange Cap, was the star of the show with a spell of 4/21 in his four overs.
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Next, RCB will take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday, hoping to make it three wins in three and climb up the table. The team and its supporters will be hoping Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood, who hasn't played a single game this year due to injury, returns soon to add more firepower to their bowling lineup.
When will Hazlewood play for RCB?
Hazlewood, who made his IPL debut in 2020 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has been unavailable all season due to nursing an Achilles injury prior to the start of the tournament. He was expected to return to the pitch by the third week of April.
After RCB's victory against RR, the Challengers' bowling coach Adam Griffith provided an update on Hazlewood's return (via India TV).
"He stayed in Bangalore to continue with his preparation and is going really well. He has got a couple of things to tick off for Cricket Australia to sign off so that he is available to play," said Griffith.
It is likely that Hazlewood misses their match against KKR but returns for their bout with Lucknow Super Giants on May 1.
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What next for Royal Challengers Bangalore?
RCB will be in action against KKR on April 26 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
