The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) managed to break their jinx of 18 years and win the elusive maiden title after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) last night (June 3) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Final.
A key contributor to their success has been talismanic Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood. He finished the tournament as the third-highest wicket-taker, with a tally of 22 scalps from 12 games and had the second-best average of 17.54.
While Hazlewood’s performance definitely played a major role in RCB lifting the trophy, he also has a certain luck factor associated with him when it comes to playing in the Finals.
Interestingly, the 34-year-old has played nine major finals in his career so far and has always ended up on the winning side. Out of this, five have been in the shortest format including RCB’s win.
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The calm and clinical Aussie quick has always delivered in the biggest of stages. From the U19 World Cup in 2010, where he was Player of the Match, to helping Australia outclass India in the ODI World Cup 2023 to RCB’s first title – Hazlewood has played a defining role in nearly every championship clash he’s entered.
Let’s take a look at his contributions in all the summit clashes he has featured in.
| Team | Tournament | Performance |
| Australia U-19 | U-19 World Cup 2010 | 4/30 |
| Sydney Sixers | CLT20 2012 | 3/22 |
| Australia | 2015 ODI World Cup | 0/30 |
| Sydney Sixers | Big Bash League (2020) | 1/18 |
| Chennai Super Kings | IPL 2021 | 2/29 |
| Australia | 2021 T20 World Cup | 3/16 |
| Australia | 2023 ODI World Cup | 2/60 |
| Australia | WTC Final 2023 | Part of squad that defeated India |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | IPL 2025 | 1/54 |
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