The Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, currently representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, became the first overseas bowler to take 50 wickets in the IPL for the franchise. He got his 50th wicket after he dismissed the Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 27. Most wickets by an overseas bowler for RCB Player Wickets Josh Hazlewood 52* Wanindu Hasaranga 35 Mitchell Starc 34 Dale Steyn 29 Chris Gayle 21 By the end of the powerplay, Hazlewood took three wickets, sharing the equal number with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The duo threatened the DC batting, restricting them to just 13 runs, losing 6 wickets—the lowest ever powerplay score in the IPL history. Hazlewood for RCB Notably, Josh Hazlewood joined RC in 2022, when the side bought him for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, when they bought him for ₹7.75 crore. He represented the franchise for two years before skipping 2023 for personal reasons. In the 2025 Mega auction, RCB re-acquired him for a significantly higher price of ₹12.50 crore, and Hazlewood proved his worth. In 2022, he took 20 wickets in 12 matches with a career-best 4/25, helping the team reach the playoffs. But 2025 saw his best, playing a crucial role for the side's first ever IPL trophy. He took 22 wickets in 12 matches, delivered a clutch final over in the final against Punjab Kings. More to follow..