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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood believes that his side is carrying strong momentum and confidence despite the added pressure of defending their title as they prepare for a crucial IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

RCB entered the contest placed second on the points table with six wins from nine matches, while Lucknow are desperate to revive their fading playoff hopes after six consecutive defeats.

Speaking ahead of the match, Hazlewood said the short gap between fixtures had allowed the side to recover well and return refreshed for the business end of the tournament. “We've had a nice little break between games, so it feels like quite a while since we've played a match, but we've had some good training the last few days, so everything's good,” Hazlewood told while speaking to the broadcasters.