"Will trust Siraj in wheelchair over Hazlewood at death!" - Fans troll RCB bowling after Bairstow-Livingstone blitz in IPL 2022

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Mohammed Siraj (L) and Josh Hazlewood conceded 100 runs in their combined six overs. (P.C.:iplt20.com)

It was an off-day for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood as the duo leaked a staggering 100 runs in their six overs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Jonny Bairstow (66 off 29) and Liam Livingstone (70 off 42) played a huge role in taking PBKS to a mammoth total of 209/9 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Although Harshal Patel (4/34) was great at the death, RCB will need to chase down this huge score to keep their hopes alive of finishing in the top two.

Fans on Twitter were furious to see the RCB bowlers, especially Siraj and Hazlewood, leak so many runs. Some fans also hailed Bairstow and Livingstone for their knocks and trolled the Bangalore bowlers for proving to be highly expensive.

Here are some of the reactions:

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R A T N I S H

@LoyalSachinFan

Liam Freak Livingstone, what a lovely clean hitter man.

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Liam Freak Livingstone, what a lovely clean hitter man.

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

Siraj hasn't completed his quote in consecutive games.

2 overs today
3 overs vs SRH
2 overs vs CSK

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Siraj hasn't completed his quote in consecutive games.

2 overs today
3 overs vs SRH
2 overs vs CSK

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

Bairstow broke RCB from start. Livingstone only extended that damage. Lost the game with that powerplay.

At least save NRR man

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Bairstow broke RCB from start. Livingstone only extended that damage. Lost the game with that powerplay.

At least save NRR man

Udit

@udit_buch

BBL fraud level bowling by Hazlewood

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BBL fraud level bowling by Hazlewood

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Josh Hazlewood punished all the RCB fans who laughed at CSK yesterday. True loyal CSKian. #IPL

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Josh Hazlewood punished all the RCB fans who laughed at CSK yesterday. True loyal CSKian. 💛 #IPL

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6).

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Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6).

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

Jeez, Hazlewood. 64 runs!!!

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Jeez, Hazlewood. 64 runs!!!

TukTuk Academy

@TukTuk_Academy

Bairstow arre$ted by academy officials for promoting Anti-TukTuk element in IPL, he is spoiling the mindset of young generation #RCBvPBKS

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Bairstow arre$ted by academy officials for promoting Anti-TukTuk element in IPL, he is spoiling the mindset of young generation😤😡 #RCBvPBKS https://t.co/VjWRvBA3TR

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Good thing about Livingston's sixes is you can buy cheaper tickets and expect the six coming to your stand.

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Good thing about Livingston's sixes is you can buy cheaper tickets and expect the six coming to your stand.

Udit

@udit_buch

Itne RCB 40 over me bana de.

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Itne RCB 40 over me bana de.

Akash Kumar Jha

@Akashkumarjha14

First T20 fifty for my boy Hazlewood in the IPL.

So proud of him, Faf depriving Siraj of a chance to get to that 50 by not giving him another over here.

#IPL2022

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First T20 fifty for my boy Hazlewood in the IPL.

So proud of him, Faf depriving Siraj of a chance to get to that 50 by not giving him another over here.

#IPL2022

Hemant

@Sportscasmm

#RCBvsPBKS #livingstone #Hazlewood #Siraj

Wanindu Hasaranga vs other RCB bowlers today:

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#RCBvsPBKS #livingstone #Hazlewood #Siraj

Wanindu Hasaranga vs other RCB bowlers today: https://t.co/zhkozwGYRs

Elon Mishra

@Elon_mishra

Don't Troll Siraj and Hazlewood, they have played for Humanity twitter.com/Elon_mishra/st…

Elon Mishra

@Elon_mishra

@leishaaaaa18 All human will support PBKS tonight

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@leishaaaaa18 All human will support PBKS tonight

Don't Troll Siraj and Hazlewood, they have played for Humanity 😌 twitter.com/Elon_mishra/st… https://t.co/jQwkNTW8cW

Takezo

@KanekiALT

100 partnership between Hazlewood and Siraj of just 36 balls
True match winners

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100 partnership between Hazlewood and Siraj of just 36 balls
True match winners

Rohit.Bishnoi

@The_kafir_boy_2

Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6). RCB blood

Most destructive combo.This pair can win the opposition team from any position. Peak RCB.

#RCBvsPBKS twitter.com/The_kafir_boy_…

Rohit.Bishnoi

@The_kafir_boy_2

Josh Hazlewood has the most expensive spell in IPL history for RCB - 0/64.

Another Feather in glory cap of RCB. Setting untouchable records. This team is tresure.

#RCBvsPBKS #PBKSvRCB

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Josh Hazlewood has the most expensive spell in IPL history for RCB - 0/64.

Another Feather in glory cap of RCB. Setting untouchable records. This team is tresure.

#RCBvsPBKS #PBKSvRCB

Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6). RCB blood 🔥🔥

Most destructive combo.This pair can win the opposition team from any position. Peak RCB.

#RCBvsPBKS twitter.com/The_kafir_boy_…

mister t-man

@techsaturation

Warner scores fifties in PP for fun
Bairstow did score one in PP today

But Hazlewood + Siraj scored 100*(36)
Most destructive pair ever

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Warner scores fifties in PP for fun
Bairstow did score one in PP today

But Hazlewood + Siraj scored 100*(36)
Most destructive pair ever 💥

SG 👑

@RCBSG30

Bhai I thought Hazlewood will help Siraj back to form
Ye toh khud Siraj ban gaya

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Bhai I thought Hazlewood will help Siraj back to form
Ye toh khud Siraj ban gaya

W E I S

@itz_weis

Pbks batters to Hazlewood and siraj

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Pbks batters to Hazlewood and siraj https://t.co/uHoeuuSmCP

Dhruv

@RogueRook81

Will trust siraj on wheelchair over hazlewood at death

So easy to line up and launch

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Will trust siraj on wheelchair over hazlewood at death

So easy to line up and launch

Bharath

@eabc_02

This isn't what I expected what would happen when Hazlewood and siraj bowl together

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This isn't what I expected what would happen when Hazlewood and siraj bowl together 😭😭😭😭

Kaur rmn

@theHeartyouOwn7

@WasimJaffer14 #RCBvsPBKS #IPL2022

Siraj(36)+Hazlewood(64) = 100

Them to Bairstow & Livingstone:

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@WasimJaffer14 #RCBvsPBKS #IPL2022

Siraj(36)+Hazlewood(64) = 100

Them to Bairstow & Livingstone: https://t.co/LqQETZoVkE

harsh 👑

@RCBHT17

Siraj bhai rehem kro

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Siraj bhai rehem kro 😭😭😭

Dweplea

@dweplea

Siraj is this generation’s Sreesanth

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Siraj is this generation’s Sreesanth

Sai

@akakrcb6

Siraj this season bowls one awesome ball that will either be drop catch, umpire call... And the other 5 balls he bowls without any brain.

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Siraj this season bowls one awesome ball that will either be drop catch, umpire call... And the other 5 balls he bowls without any brain.

Camlin Oil Pastels 😼

@CamlinTweets

RCB fans expected Kohli of 2016 and the Siraj of 2021.

They got the Kohli of 2022 and Siraj of 2018

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RCB fans expected Kohli of 2016 and the Siraj of 2021.

They got the Kohli of 2022 and Siraj of 2018 😭😭😭

Sayeshaa

@Sayy_tweets

India is a country where player like Siraj makes his T20 India debut ahead of Arshdeep Singh.

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India is a country where player like Siraj makes his T20 India debut ahead of Arshdeep Singh.

Vigilante

@vigil_nte

Siraj should be nowhere near the t20 wc squad

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Siraj should be nowhere near the t20 wc squad

பச்ச மண்ணு😁

@Pachamannu_

Hazlewood 4-0-64-0

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Hazlewood 4-0-64-0 https://t.co/HUkEOT0CxQ

JSK

@imjsk27

Belt treatment for Hazlewood...win for humanity

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Belt treatment for Hazlewood...win for humanity

𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ 🦁

@itzShreyas07

Josh Hazlewood Today

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Josh Hazlewood Today 💔 https://t.co/U9CFBQzF1F

tanya

@traumatied

You can take Josh Hazlewood out of CSK. But you cannot take the CSK out of Josh Hazlewood. twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns…

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6).

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Hazlewood + Siraj: 0/100(6).

You can take Josh Hazlewood out of CSK. But you cannot take the CSK out of Josh Hazlewood. twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns…

Aditya

@Adityakrsaha

Hazlewood doesn't like Brabourne Stadium

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Hazlewood doesn't like Brabourne Stadium

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@speak_____facts

@mufaddal_vohra RCB ruined two CSK bloods Faf and Hazlewood .

This franchise doesnt deserve a trophy

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@mufaddal_vohra RCB ruined two CSK bloods Faf and Hazlewood .

This franchise doesnt deserve a trophy

Satwik

@satwik507

This Bairstow attack on Hazlewood is like the attack on Nannes by Gilchrist in 2009 IPL semi final.

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This Bairstow attack on Hazlewood is like the attack on Nannes by Gilchrist in 2009 IPL semi final.

ஒத்த கை IPL கோப்பை (5)

@ok_IPL_k

Hazlewood

Pic 1 - Under Dhoni
Pic 2 - After join with Peeda Kohli

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Hazlewood

Pic 1 - Under Dhoni
Pic 2 - After join with Peeda Kohli https://t.co/ye4LD10QJC

Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay

@rhitankar8616

Most runs conceded by overseas pacers in an IPL innings :-

0/64 - Josh Hazlewood vs PBKS, today
0/63 - Marco Jansen vs GT, 2022
0/62 - Michael Neser vs RCB, 2013
0/61 - Lungi Ngidi vs MI, 2021
#IPL2022 #RCBvsPBKS

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Most runs conceded by overseas pacers in an IPL innings :-

0/64 - Josh Hazlewood vs PBKS, today
0/63 - Marco Jansen vs GT, 2022
0/62 - Michael Neser vs RCB, 2013
0/61 - Lungi Ngidi vs MI, 2021
#IPL2022 #RCBvsPBKS

Bardi C

@shyhoonbae

#RCBvPBKS
65 runs partnership for Siraj and Hazlewood in just 4 overs, but nobody appreciating them just because they are playing for RCB. Unreal hatred

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#RCBvPBKS
65 runs partnership for Siraj and Hazlewood in just 4 overs, but nobody appreciating them just because they are playing for RCB. Unreal hatred 💔 https://t.co/SbOI1YmTxC

𝒜ℬ

@AB_THE_BOSS

@mufaddal_vohra Josh Hazlewood tonight

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@mufaddal_vohra Josh Hazlewood tonight https://t.co/AYDNOdvk4C

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Bairstow, Livingstone punctured RCB's bowling attack

Jonny Bairstow set the tempo for Punjab's innings right from the get-go as he took down Hazlewood in his first over. The English opener massacred Siraj too and ensured PBKS scored 83 runs in the powerplay despite losing the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Shahbaz Ahmed did slow things down nicely for RCB by picking up the big wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Bairstow respectively. But Liam Livingstone was still at the crease and this time had a different approach to his innings.

Livingstone and Mayank Agarwal consolidated Punjab's innings and ensured that they didn't taper off towards the end of their innings. The all-rounder picked his moment to attack the bowlers and scored a well-compiled fifty.

After smartly playing out Hasaranga and Harshal Patel till the penultimate over, Livingstone smashed Hazlewood to all parts of the ground as the Australian pacer ended up with the costliest figures (0/64) so far this season.

Although they lost a cluster of wickets towards the end, Punjab will be happy with the total that they have got. If they are able to pick early wickets, Bangalore will be under real pressure despite the pitch being good for batting.

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