Klaasen's 27-run over shatters Hazlewood's T20 economy record in Hyderabad
Heinrich Klaasen unleashed a brutal assault on Josh Hazlewood during a recent T20 match in Hyderabad. The South African batter smashed 27 runs off a single over, marking the worst figures of Hazlewood’s T20 career. The explosive over shifted the game’s momentum decisively in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s favour. Hazlewood, usually known for his tight lines and disciplined bowling, struggled to contain Klaasen’s aggression. The over began poorly, with the Australian conceding a series of wides as the batter charged down the pitch. Klaasen then took full control, hammering three towering sixes and a crisp boundary.
The relentless attack left Hazlewood without answers. His attempts to adjust were met with even more forceful strokes. By the end of the over, the combination of Klaasen’s power-hitting and Hazlewood’s extras had piled up 27 runs—a rare and costly lapse for the usually economical bowler.
The over proved a turning point in the match, swinging the advantage firmly toward SRH. Klaasen’s onslaught not only dented Hazlewood’s figures but also energised his team’s innings. The 27-run over now stands as the most expensive of Hazlewood’s T20 career.
