Who has Royal Challengers Bengaluru dropped for their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has dropped their premier fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, for their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians.

Who is replacing Josh Hazlewood in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad?

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy has been brought into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI to replace Josh Hazlewood.

What changes has Mumbai Indians made for their match against RCB?

Mumbai Indians have replaced mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar with Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner for their match against RCB.

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Hazlewood Out! Duffy Steps In for RCB vs MI

12 Apr

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Summary

Josh Hazlewood dropped for RCB's clash with Mumbai Indians.
Jacob Duffy replaces Hazlewood in RCB's bowling lineup.
Mitchell Santner to play for Mumbai Indians against RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has opted to exclude their primary fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, from their upcoming IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, April 12, to be held at the Wankhede Stadium.

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who has showcased impressive form, is set to debut for RCB in place of Hazlewood. Hazlewood's recent performance against Rajasthan Royals saw him concede 44 runs in four overs, despite taking two wickets.

Mumbai Indians have also altered their squad, with skipper Mitchell Santner replacing spinner AM Ghazanfar. MI, having won their opening match, has since lost two away games, while RCB seeks to recover from a recent away loss after a strong start to their campaign.

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