RCB coach Andy Flower praised Josh Hazlewood for his brilliant bowling against Rajasthan Royals. Hazlewood took two key wickets in the 19th over, helping RCB win by 11 runs. Flower called him a world-class bowler who stays calm under pressure and uses his skills smartly.
‘He’s a Class Operator’ – Andy Flower Praises Hazlewood’s Heroics vs RR
In one of the most thrilling matches of IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to a sensational final spell by Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. With Rajasthan needing just 18 runs from 12 balls and five wickets in hand, Hazlewood turned the game on its head with two wickets in the penultimate over, giving away just one run and setting the stage for a dramatic win. Andy Flower Praises Hazlewood’s Performance vs RR.
RCB head coach Andy Flower was full of praise for the fast bowler after the match. “He’s a class operator, great under pressure,” Flower said. “His last two overs were the turning point—just seven runs and three wickets. That’s world-class.” Hazlewood, who was expensive early on, bounced back to finish with figures of 4/33.
Andy Flower Praises Hazlewood’s intelligence and variety, noting how the pacer expertly mixed yorkers, slower balls, and wide deliveries at the right moments. “It’s great having a guy like him in our side,” Andy Flower Praises Hazlewood’s Performance vs RR.
While Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal were expensive, Flower also praised their overall contribution this season, especially Dayal’s composure in the final over. As RCB enters the final phase of the league, Hazlewood’s form and leadership could be key to their playoff push.
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