IPL 2025 Final: Can RCB's Hazlewood continue his unbeaten streak in finals?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2025 final with a dominant performance against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on May 29. With a commanding all-round display, RCB secured their spot in the summit clash, where they will once again face PBKS, this time at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. Punjab reached the final after a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. 

 

One of the key factors behind RCB’s resurgence in the playoffs has been the return of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Sidelined earlier due to injury, Hazlewood made a timely comeback just before the knockout phase. His presence immediately paid off, as he delivered a crucial blow by dismissing Shreyas Iyer early in Qualifier 1, setting the tone for RCB’s win.  Check RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here

 

But beyond his pace and precision, Hazlewood brings something extra, a remarkable track record in finals. The Aussie quick has never lost a final in any major tournament he’s featured in, whether it’s the Champions League T20 in 2012 or the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. As RCB head into their fourth IPL final, the question looms large, can Hazlewood’s golden streak continue and help the franchise finally lift their maiden IPL trophy? 

 

Josh Hazlewood record in finals so far
Competition	Year	Team	Opponent	Venue	Result	Bowling figures
Champions League T20	2012	Sydney Sixers	Highveld Lions	Jo'berg	Won	3/22 (4)
Cricket World Cup	2015	Australia	New Zealand	Melbourne	Won	0/30 (8)
Indian Premier League	2021	Chennai Super Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders	Dubai	Won	2/29 (4)
T20 World Cup	2021	Australia	New Zealand	Dubai	Won	3/16 (4)
Cricket World Cup	2023	Australia	India	Ahmedabad	Won	2/60 (10)