Josh Hazlewood IPL 2027 Stats: Wickets, Price, Team
Few overseas fast bowlers have bent an IPL season to their will the way Josh Hazlewood did in 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid Rs 12.50 crore for the Australian quick at the mega auction, and he repaid them with 22 wickets in 12 matches, the best return by any RCB bowler in the campaign, including the ice-cold final over of the final against Punjab Kings with 29 runs to defend. That title was RCB’s first in 18 years, and Hazlewood’s third IPL crown overall after the 2021 triumph with Chennai Super Kings.
Hazlewood is a Test-match animal who learned to hunt in T20 cricket. At 6’5″ with a metronomic action, he hits the seam hard, extracts disconcerting bounce, and bowls the heavy length that troubles even set batters. His IPL record reads 72 wickets from 52 matches at an average of 23.47, and his career-best 4/12 against Delhi Capitals in April 2026 made him the first overseas bowler to reach 50 IPL wickets for RCB. After back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026, he stands as the senior overseas pacer around whom RCB build their attack.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Josh Hazlewood |
| IPL Debut | 2020 (Chennai Super Kings) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Current IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| IPL Matches | 52 |
| IPL Wickets | 72 |
| Best Bowling | 4/12 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (retention not officially confirmed) |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Josh Hazlewood?
Josh Hazlewood is an Australian fast bowler born on 8 January 1991 in Tamworth, New South Wales. He made his first-class debut for New South Wales as a teenager and his Test debut against India at Brisbane in December 2014, growing into one of the finest seam bowlers of his generation. He is a World Cup winner in all three formats of international cricket: the 2015 ODI World Cup, the 2021 T20 World Cup, and the 2023 ODI World Cup, and he has taken more than 300 Test wickets.
His game is built on relentless accuracy rather than raw speed. Hazlewood bowls a heavy ball from close to the stumps, attacks the top of off with the new ball, and uses cutters and slower balls at the death. That control translated into T20 success later in his career than most specialists, which makes his IPL numbers all the more striking: an average under 24 across 52 matches, despite bowling most of his overs in the powerplay and at the death, the two toughest phases of a T20 innings.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mumbai Indians | Bought; never played a match |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Retained; withdrew on workload grounds |
| 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | Bought at auction |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Retained; IPL champion |
| 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bought at mega auction |
| 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Retained |
| 2024 | — | Released by RCB; did not play |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bought at mega auction; IPL champion |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Retained; IPL champion |
| 2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Retention not officially confirmed |
Hazlewood’s IPL journey started in the strangest way: Mumbai Indians bought him for Rs 50 lakh in 2014, yet he never played a game for them and withdrew from the 2015 season. It took Chennai Super Kings, for Rs 2 crore in 2020, to give him a proper run. He played nine matches in CSK’s title-winning 2021 season under MS Dhoni, sharing the new ball with Deepak Chahar . The 2022 mega auction changed everything: an intense bidding war ended with RCB paying Rs 7.75 crore, and he became the leader of their pace attack. RCB released him before 2024 and he sat out that season entirely, only to be bought back for Rs 12.50 crore at the 2025 mega auction and retained at the same price for 2026.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2020 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 64 | 1 | 1/19 | 64.00 | 6.40 |
Hazlewood’s first IPL season was a false start. In a struggling CSK side that finished seventh, he played only three matches and took a single wicket. His economy of 6.40 was excellent, but CSK’s settled attack left him little room. He did at least show he belonged: the seam movement and control were there from his first over in the league.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2021 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 35 | 293 | 11 | 3/24 | 26.64 | 8.37 |
The 2021 season gave Hazlewood his first real IPL run, and he took it. Nine matches, 11 wickets, and a winners’ medal as CSK lifted the trophy in Dubai. Used mainly in the middle overs and at the death, he was the disciplined foil to CSK’s swing bowlers. His 3/24 stood as his best return that season, and he finished the campaign as a trusted member of a championship attack.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2022 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 46.3 | 377 | 20 | 4/25 | 18.85 | 8.11 |
This was the breakout. Fresh from a Rs 7.75 crore move to RCB, Hazlewood took 20 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 18.85, the best average of his IPL career. He bowled the hard overs — powerplay and death — and struck nearly every 14 balls. The 4/25 was his first four-wicket haul in the league. RCB reached the playoffs, and Hazlewood had announced himself as a genuine T20 force, not just a Test bowler moonlighting in the IPL.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2023 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 76 | 3 | 2/15 | 25.33 | 8.44 |
Injury wrecked Hazlewood’s 2023. He missed the early rounds of the tournament and managed only three appearances, taking three wickets. It was a frustrating campaign, and it cost him: RCB released him ahead of the 2024 auction, and he did not play in the IPL that year at all.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2025 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 44 | 386 | 22 | 4/33 | 17.55 | 8.77 |
The comeback season, and one of the great individual campaigns by an overseas bowler in recent IPL history. RCB paid Rs 12.50 crore to bring him back at the mega auction, and he finished as the team’s leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets in 12 matches at 17.55. His 3/21 against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 put RCB in the final, and in the final itself he defended 29 runs in the last over to seal the franchise’s first title after 18 years of waiting. Alongside Virat Kohli‘s batting and captain Rajat Patidar‘s leadership, Hazlewood was one of the three pillars of that triumph.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2026 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 51.3 | 494 | 15 | 4/12 | 32.93 | 9.59 |
Hazlewood’s 2026 was a tale of two halves. After hamstring and Achilles problems kept him out of competitive cricket for five months, he joined RCB late, missed the opening games, and was managed carefully through the season in rotation with Jacob Duffy. The headline moment came on 27 April at the Arun Jaitley Stadium: 4/12 from 3.3 overs against Delhi Capitals, the best figures of his IPL career and the spell that made him the first overseas bowler to 50 IPL wickets for RCB. Overall his numbers (15 wickets at 32.93) were below his own standards, but he saved his best for the biggest stage: in the final against Gujarat Titans on 31 May, his 4-0-37-2 included the early wicket of Shubman Gill, and RCB defended their title. Tim David and Krunal Pandya were among the senior pros around him in that champion dressing room.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. The tournament is expected to be played in March-May 2027, with the retention deadline and auction to be confirmed. Hazlewood’s IPL 2027 team and price will be updated here once RCB announce their retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
Josh Hazlewood IPL 2027 Team and Price
Hazlewood’s IPL 2027 team is not officially confirmed. RCB retained him for Rs 12.50 crore ahead of IPL 2026, and early retention predictions name him among the players the franchise is expected to keep for 2027. Until RCB publish their official retention list under the IPL 2027 retention rules, his status remains “not officially confirmed”. His most recent confirmed price is the Rs 12.50 crore retention for the 2026 season.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Career Batting Stats
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 19 | 7* | 19.00 | 63.33 | 1 | 0 |
Hazlewood is a genuine number 11. Across 52 IPL matches he has scored 19 runs with a highest score of 7 not out. Batting is not part of his job description.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 196 | 1690 | 72 | 4/12 | 23.47 | 8.62 | 16.3 | 3 | 0 |
Seventy-two wickets in 52 matches at 23.47, striking once every 16.3 balls — that is elite production for a bowler who operates almost exclusively in the powerplay and at the death. Three four-wicket hauls underline his wicket-taking threat, and an economy of 8.62 across six seasons of high-scoring T20 cricket shows the control that defines him.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSK | 3 | 64 | 1 | 1/19 | 64.00 | 6.40 |
| 2021 | CSK | 9 | 293 | 11 | 3/24 | 26.64 | 8.37 |
| 2022 | RCB | 12 | 377 | 20 | 4/25 | 18.85 | 8.11 |
| 2023 | RCB | 3 | 76 | 3 | 2/15 | 25.33 | 8.44 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | RCB | 12 | 386 | 22 | 4/33 | 17.55 | 8.77 |
| 2026 | RCB | 13 | 494 | 15 | 4/12 | 32.93 | 9.59 |
Josh Hazlewood IPL Highest Score
Hazlewood’s highest IPL score is 7 not out, made during the 2022 season. As a specialist fast bowler who bats at number 10 or 11, he has faced very few balls in the league — 30 across his entire career — and his batting has never been a factor in his selection.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Hazlewood’s 72 IPL wickets have come at an average of 23.47 with a strike rate of 16.3. His best bowling figures are 4/12 from 3.3 overs against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 27 April 2026 — a spell of seam and bounce that ripped through the Capitals’ middle order and remains the finest of his IPL career. His other four-wicket hauls are 4/25 in 2022 and 4/33 against Rajasthan Royals in 2025. The 2025 final-over defence of 29 runs against Punjab Kings, with the title on the line, is arguably his most famous single over in the league.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Batting Records
Hazlewood holds no meaningful IPL batting records. His value is entirely with the ball, and his batting numbers — 19 career runs at a strike rate of 63.33 — reflect a bowler who is rarely required at the crease.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 50 lakh | Bought at auction |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 50 lakh | Retained; withdrew on workload grounds |
| 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2 crore | Bought at auction |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2 crore | Retained |
| 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 7.75 crore | Bought at mega auction |
| 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 7.75 crore | Retained |
| 2024 | — | — | Released by RCB; did not play |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 12.50 crore | Bought at mega auction |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 12.50 crore | Retained |
The price graph tells the story of his rise: Rs 50 lakh curiosity in 2014, Rs 2 crore squad bowler at CSK, Rs 7.75 crore strike bowler after the 2022 bidding war, and finally Rs 12.50 crore — one of the most expensive fast bowlers in the league — after he proved he could win tournaments. His total IPL contract value across 2014 to 2026 is Rs 45.5 crore.
Josh Hazlewood IPL Records and Achievements
- First overseas bowler to take 50 IPL wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reaching the mark during the 4/12 against Delhi Capitals in April 2026.
- Three-time IPL champion: Chennai Super Kings 2021, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2025 and 2026.
- RCB’s leading wicket-taker in their maiden title season of 2025: 22 wickets in 12 matches at 17.55.
- Defended 29 runs in the final over of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings to seal the title.
- Best IPL figures of 4/12 (2026) — his career-best in the league.
- Took the key early wicket of Shubman Gill in the IPL 2026 final as RCB defended their crown against Gujarat Titans.
Josh Hazlewood’s IPL Performance Analysis
Hazlewood’s IPL graph is not a smooth line; it is a story of patience, injury, and two spectacular peaks. The CSK years (2020-21) were an apprenticeship — 12 wickets in 12 matches while learning T20 craft behind established names. The 2022 breakout (20 wickets at 18.85) proved the method worked at the highest level. Then came the lost years: three matches in 2023 through injury, and a complete absence in 2024 after RCB released him.
The 2025 return is the defining chapter. At 34, an age when most fast bowlers fade in T20 leagues, Hazlewood produced the best season of his IPL life — 22 wickets, an average of 17.55, and the decisive final over of the final. The 2026 season looked worrying on paper (15 wickets at 32.93) but the context matters: a five-month injury layoff, careful workload management, rotation with the new-ball pair, and then two wickets in the final including the opposition captain. Across the arc, the constants are a sub-9 economy in five of six seasons and a strike rate under 17 — numbers that explain why RCB keep building their attack around him, and why Suyash Sharma and the younger quicks lean on his experience in the 2026 title defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Josh Hazlewood play for in the IPL?
Josh Hazlewood plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has been with RCB since 2022, apart from sitting out the 2024 season after being released. His IPL 2027 retention is not officially confirmed yet.
What is Josh Hazlewood’s IPL price?
Hazlewood’s most recent confirmed IPL price is Rs 12.50 crore — the amount RCB paid for him at the 2025 mega auction and retained him at for 2026.
How many wickets has Josh Hazlewood taken in the IPL?
Josh Hazlewood has taken 72 wickets in 52 IPL matches at an average of 23.47 and an economy of 8.62, with best figures of 4/12.
What are Josh Hazlewood’s best bowling figures in the IPL?
His best IPL figures are 4/12 from 3.3 overs against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 27 April 2026 — the spell that made him the first overseas bowler to 50 IPL wickets for RCB.
How many IPL titles has Josh Hazlewood won?
Three: with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025 and 2026.
Why did Josh Hazlewood miss IPL 2024?
RCB released him ahead of the 2024 auction and no other franchise picked him up, so he did not play that season. RCB bought him back for Rs 12.50 crore at the 2025 mega auction.
Was Josh Hazlewood retained by RCB for IPL 2027?
Not officially confirmed. RCB have not yet announced their retention list for 2027, though early predictions name Hazlewood among the players expected to be retained.
When did Josh Hazlewood make his IPL debut?
Hazlewood made his IPL debut in 2020 for Chennai Super Kings, although Mumbai Indians had bought him as early as 2014 without ever selecting him.
Sources and Data Notes
Season statistics cross-checked across myKhel’s IPL player database, advancecricket.com’s IPL career records, fantasykhiladi.com’s season-by-season tables, cricstats.in’s IPL 2026 data, and sports news coverage from khelnow.com, cricketaddictor.com, sportskeeda.com and yardbarker.com; auction and retention history from sportsyaari.com, cricketman2.com, crictrends.in, imdevendra.com’s contract-value analysis, sportscafe.in’s RCB retention reporting, and IPL 2027 retention predictions from sportzclaus.com and ak4tsay1.com. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 20 October 2026
