Josh Hazlewood Excluded from RCB's Lineup Against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026
Why Josh Hazlewood Is Not Playing IPL 2026 Match Against Mumbai Indians?
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Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler, has been dropped from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) playing XI for their IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians on April 12. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy replaces him after a disappointing performance by Hazlewood in the previous match.
- 01Josh Hazlewood has been dropped from RCB's playing XI.
- 02Jacob Duffy replaces Hazlewood after a poor outing.
- 03RCB made additional changes to their lineup.
- 04Mumbai Indians also adjusted their playing XI for the match.
- 05The match is set for April 12, 2026.
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In a strategic move, Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been excluded from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) playing XI for their IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians on April 12. Hazlewood's recent performance, where he conceded 44 runs in four overs against the Rajasthan Royals, prompted RCB captain Rajat Patidar to opt for Jacob Duffy, who had previously been benched. Duffy, signed for ₹2 crore during the IPL auction, had a strong start to the season, taking 5 wickets in his first two matches. Alongside Hazlewood, uncapped Indian bowler Abhinandan Singh has also been dropped, making way for Suyash Sharma. The Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have made two changes as well, bringing in Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande, replacing Allah Ghazanfar and Deepak Chahar. This match is highly anticipated as both teams aim to secure critical points in the tournament.
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The change in RCB's lineup could affect team dynamics and performance, impacting fans and stakeholders associated with the franchise.
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