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In a thrilling IPL 2025 qualifier one, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dominated the powerplay, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a spot in the final. Both bowlers showed exceptional skill, with Hazlewood boasting a 55.8% dot ball rate and taking nine powerplay wickets, while Bhuvneshwar claimed eight scalps. The Punjab Kings struggled against this fiery attack, getting bowled out for just 101 runs. This commanding performance highlighted why Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar are topping the powerplay charts this season.

Key Points: Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Shine in IPL 2025 Q1 Powerplay

  • Hazlewood claims nine powerplay wickets with 55.8% dot balls
  • Bhuvneshwar secures eight powerplay wickets, maintaining economic bowling
  • RCB bowls out PBKS for 101, securing IPL final spot
  • Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma lead with three wickets each
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IPL 2025: Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar dominate powerplay bowling charts following fiery spells against PBKS in Q1

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar dominate with fiery spells, leading RCB over PBKS into the IPL final.

"Hazlewood's dot ball percentage of 55.8 in powerplays is phenomenal. - IPL Analyst"

Mullanpur, May 29

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacers dominated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the qualifier one, with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar topping the powerplay bowling charts in the season.

Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood along with Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma made a lightwork of a strong PBKS line-up, bundling them out for 101 runs in a clash that gives the winner a direct spot in the final.

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar have the best economy rate in the powerplay (overs one to six) this season, with 7.20 and 8.00 respectively. Hazlewood has nine wickets in the powerplay and a dot ball percentage of 55.8, while Bhuvneshwar has eight scalps in this phase, with a dot ball percentage of 50.0.

Hazlewood is the top wicket-taker for RCB and overall third-highest, with 21 scalps in 11 innings at an average of 15.80 and best figures of 4/33. His economy rate is 8.33.

On the other hand, Bhuvneshwar has 15 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 29.66, with an economy rate of 9.27 and best figures of 3/33. He is the third-highest wicket-taker for RCB and overall 13th.

The score of 101 by PBKS is the joint-third lowest total in an IPL playoff match. The lowest total in a playoff match is by Deccan Chargers against RCB, who scored just 82 in 2010 during the third-place playoff match, followed by 87 scored by Delhi Capitals (DC) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the semifinal of the 2008 edition.

LSG also scored 101 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2023 eliminator.

14.1 overs is the least overs batted by any team in the IPL playoffs. The previous least was 16.1 overs by Delhi Capitals against RR in IPL 2008.PBKS was reduced to 48/4 in the powerplay itself, with Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood and Yash firing all cylinders. Marcus Stoinis (26 in 17 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Azmatullah Omarzai (18 in 12 balls, with a four and six) pushed PBKS to 101 in 14.1 overs.

Suyash Sharma (3/17) and Hazlewood (3/21) were the leading bowlers for RCB, with Yash getting 2/26 in four overs. Bhuvneshwar and Romario got a wicket each.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Bhuvneshwar showing why experience matters in crunch games! 🇮🇳 That powerplay spell was pure class. Youngsters like Yash Dayal should learn from his line and length. RCB's bowling attack looks deadly for the finals! #IPL2025
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Priya M.
Hazlewood's economy rate of 7.20 in powerplay is insane! 😲 But can we appreciate how Bhuvi, at 34, is still matching the Aussie pace for pace? Our domestic talent is world class when given proper backing. #ProudIndianCricketFan
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Arjun S.
PBKS batting collapse was painful to watch yaar. 101 all out in playoffs? Need better temperament from our Indian batsmen against quality bowling. Hope they learn from this before next season.
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Sanjana T.
That dot ball percentage says it all! Hazlewood bowling 55.8% dots in powerplay is why RCB is in finals. Our Indian batsmen need to work on rotating strike better against such disciplined bowling. Still, what a match! 🏏
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Vikram J.
While foreign players like Hazlewood shine, we must develop more Indian pacers. Bhuvi is carrying too much load at his age. Where are the next generation Indian fast bowlers? IPL teams should invest more in domestic talent.
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Neha R.
Suyash Sharma's 3/17 was the real game changer! 🎯 So happy to see young Indian spinners making impact alongside pace attack. RCB's balanced bowling unit is dream team material. Final here we come! #RCB #IPLFinals

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