Josh Hazlewood believes that playing in the IPL 2025 will give him the skills he needs for the WTC final against South Africa. After helping his team win Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on May 29, Hazlewood declared his love for Chennai. After he was injured, Hazlewood returned and quickly bowled through the PBKS batsmen, proving to everyone what he could do with the ball. After the match, Hazlewood noted that a sense of urgency was crucial and credited the IPL for giving him a boost ahead of the critical WTC final. It’s IPL That Adds That Excitement. Hazlewood explained that match practice in a camp does not equal the IPL’s pressure and intensity.
It helps me more to be on the lanes with everyone, under pressure. You can’t experience that in a training simulation. IPL is very useful for me to get ready for the cricket World Cup,” he added. While concerns grew about Australian players remaining in the country after the IPL break due to troubles on the India-Pakistan border, Hazlewood made a different choice and stayed. Although Mitch Starc left India after their match in Dharamsala was canceled, Hazlewood stayed and helped his side make it far in the playoffs. She played as though the Match Were a Test Match. Since Hazlewood hadn’t played a game since April 27, he came into Qualifier 1 thinking like a red-ball specialist.
I never strayed from how we strategize in Test cricket. Do the challenging workouts, be patient, and let the environment improve your fitness. I’m good at what I do, and it worked out great today. The fast bowler said he was pleased with his performance and that his body felt good after recovering from injury. It was nice to be back on the field. My shoulder worked well,l and facing some overs in a big match will help me at the WTC final.
Jordan aims for her second straight WTC title. The defending champions from Australia will play South Africa in the World Twenty20 Cup final this month. The Aussies are happy to see Hazlewood back on top after a difficult period, ahead of defending their title. Australia is depending on the pace to support bowlers such as Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. The confidence boost he received during IPL suggests Hazlewood is eager to step up again and play Test cricket in the WTC final.
