Key Highlights:
Hazlewood Shatters Stumps as Axar Patel Falls; RCB Tighten Grip Over DC
In a commanding middle-over spell, Josh Hazlewood delivered a decisive blow by uprooting the stumps of Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel, further tilting the balance in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s favour in the ongoing DC vs RCB Today Match.
Wicket Breakdown: Axar Patel b Hazlewood 15 (13)
At 102/3 in the 14th over, Axar attempted a wild heave across the line against a good-length ball targeting middle stump. He missed completely—and Hazlewood didn’t. The ball crashed into middle and leg, sending the stump cartwheeling.
🎙️ “Takes away middle stump! It’s flat on the ground. You just can’t keep Hazlewood out of the game,” exclaimed the commentator.
The dismissal left Delhi at 102/4 in 13.4 overs, adding further pressure on the lower middle order.
Axar’s Cameo Cut Short
Axar Patel had looked steady, scoring 15 off 13 with a four and a six, but his premature departure denied DC the platform to launch in the death overs. His wicket marked the second major blow in the middle overs, after Karun Nair’s earlier exit.
Josh Hazlewood’s Impact
The Australian pacer continues to showcase why he remains one of RCB’s most trusted bowlers in big games. Mixing tight lines with subtle seam movement, Hazlewood has kept the scoring rate in check while striking at crucial intervals.
RCB’s bowling strategy has been clinical, and with Delhi losing their captain, Bengaluru will aim to wrap up the innings under 160.
What Happens Next
As the DC vs RCB Today Match enters the final phase of Delhi’s innings, all eyes will be on Stubbs and the lower order to salvage a competitive total. For RCB, every wicket now accelerates their control heading into the chase.
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