Josh Hazlewood Makes IPL History as First Overseas Bowler to Take 50 Wickets
Josh Hazlewood Creates History, Becomes First Overseas Player To...
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On April 27, 2026, Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood made history by becoming the first overseas player to take 50 wickets in the Indian Premier League while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He achieved this milestone by dismissing KL Rahul during a match against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
- 01Josh Hazlewood became the first overseas bowler to reach 50 IPL wickets.
- 02He achieved this milestone on April 27, 2026.
- 03Hazlewood dismissed KL Rahul to secure his 50th wicket.
- 04The match took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
- 05This was Hazlewood's 32nd IPL match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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On April 27, 2026, Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler, etched his name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books by becoming the first overseas player to take 50 wickets while representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He achieved this milestone during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where he dismissed KL Rahul on the first ball of the second over. Rahul had recently scored an unbeaten 152 runs against Punjab Kings, making Hazlewood's achievement even more significant. This match marked Hazlewood's 32nd IPL appearance for RCB, the champions of the 2025 season.
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