Will Josh Hazlewood play today for RCB vs RR in IPL 2026? Know Latest update

April 10, 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals are two of the unbeaten teams in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. Both sides are set to face each other today at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. RCB have made a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far. This is even more impressive because one of their main bowlers, Josh Hazlewood, has not played any match yet this season.

Hazlewood is still recovering from injury and is not likely to play in this match as well. His absence is a concern for RCB because he was one of their best performers last season. He took 25 wickets in just 12 matches and played an important role in their success. Over the past few months, he has faced several injury problems. He first suffered a hamstring injury, and during recovery, he also picked up an Achilles injury. Because of this, he missed major tournaments like the Ashes and the T20 World Cup. Although there were hopes that he would be fit for IPL 2026, he is still not fully ready. He is currently with the team and continuing his recovery, and he may also need medical clearance before returning to play.

Josh Hazlewood doing bowling practice before the Match at Chinnaswamy. pic.twitter.com/JGxt7kQned

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RCB managing well despite Hazlewood’s absence

Despite missing Hazlewood, RCB have performed well so far in the tournament. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has stepped up and delivered good performances with the new ball. He has taken five wickets in two matches, including three wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad and two against Chennai Super Kings. In both matches, he provided early breakthroughs, which helped the team build pressure. In the upcoming match, Duffy will again play an important role, especially against the strong opening pair of Rajasthan Royals, which includes Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who are in good form.

Looking at the history between the two teams, there have been some interesting records. Rajasthan Royals have the highest team total of 217 runs in a match against RCB, while their lowest total is 58 runs. RCB have recorded the biggest win by runs, winning by 112 runs, and also the biggest win by wickets, winning by 10 wickets in another match. Virat Kohli has been the top performer in matches between these two teams. He has scored the most runs (896), has the highest individual score of 113 not out, and also holds the record for the most 50-plus scores. Sanju Samson has hit the most sixes in these matches. Among bowlers, Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets, while Anil Kumble holds the record for the best bowling figures, taking 5 wickets for just 5 runs.