Hazlewood, who grabbed the player of the match award after a brilliant bowling performance, said the nature of the pitch allowed RCB bowlers to stick to basics rather than overcomplicate their plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYeah, I think we kept it pretty simple. I think the wicket did enough, so we didn\u2019t need to try too much. Probably communicated that around, that the wicket was quite slow, a little bit up and down if you really hit a good length,\u201d he said in a video released by IPL on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Australian quick emphasised accuracy as the key factor behind his economical spell in which he gave away just 20 runs in four overs and took one crucial wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, yeah, it was one of those ones you didn\u2019t have to try too much. Kept it pretty simple and just being nice and accurate on that spot,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hazlewood also highlighted the importance of home support and familiarity with conditions in Bengaluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYeah, I think it was great. We love playing here, obviously. Home fans, we love playing here. It\u2019s great to win the toss, first of all. But, yeah, I just enjoyed it here in Chinnaswamy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on RCB\u2019s momentum, he pointed to their recent success, including a crucial win over the Mumbai Indians away from home, which motivated him to perform well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think the guys, obviously, winning against Mumbai in Mumbai is always a huge thing. Again, we did it last year and this year. So, it just sort of propelled us forward and, yeah, keep moving forward,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Hazlewood acknowledged the challenge of facing the Delhi Capitals in a rare home day game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDelhi at home, day game. We don\u2019t play too many of those, so it\u2019s nice and hot. Delhi, again, another great side. So, you\u2019ve always got to be on in this tournament,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Hazlewood acknowledged the challenge of facing the Delhi Capitals in a rare home day game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this win, RCB are back at the top of the points table with 8 points in five games. They will now face the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the same venue on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n