India, April 28 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru paceman Josh Hazlewood was at his relentless best, tearing through Delhi Capitals with conditions offering just enough for the quicks. Alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he never allowed the hosts a moment to settle, as the duo choked the innings in the powerplay. The damage was brutal; six wickets fell for just eight runs, effectively ending the contest within the first few overs.

Hazlewood's precision and control stood out as he finished with a superb four-wicket haul, earning the Player of the Match award. Bhuvneshwar set the tone early with a breakthrough in the very first over, and Delhi never recovered from that early blow, collapsing under relentless pressure.

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