Is this the year when Royal Challengers Bengaluru will finally win their first Indian Premier League trophy? This question is on everyone’s mind, and David Warner is no different. He has weighed in, picking RCB as the winner and naming Josh Hazlewood as Player of the Match. Whether Warner’s prediction proves true or not, we’ll find out on June 3, when the final unfolds.
When asked on X (formerly Twitter) about the IPL 2025 winner, Warner replied, "I think RCB will win, and Josh Hazlewood will be Man of the Match."
Josh Hazlewood’s Impact In IPL 2025 For RCB
Why did Warner pick Josh Hazlewood as Player of the Match? The answer is clear, he has been instrumental for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season. With 21 wickets in just 11 matches, Hazlewood has proven to be arguably the most vital component in RCB’s pursuit of their long-awaited IPL title.
There’s also an element of luck on RCB’s side, as Hazlewood has never lost a major final, winning all seven he’s played (excluding domestic tournaments). This streak is reassuring for RCB fans and has even caught attention online, with many seeing him as the lucky charm Bengaluru needs to finally claim their long-awaited maiden IPL title.
Josh Hazlewood In Crucial Finals
Won 2010 U19 World Cup for Australia
Won 2012 Champions League T20 for Sydney Sixers
Won 2015 ODI World Cup for Australia
Won 2020 Big Bash League for Sydney Sixers
Won 2021 IPL for Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Won 2021 T20 World Cup for Australia
Won 2023 ODI World Cup for Australia
Hazlewood also played a pivotal role in RCB’s march to the IPL 2025 final, producing a match-winning spell of 3/21 in 3.1 overs to help dismantle Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur. His early strikes and composure under pressure set the tone for a dominant win.
With RCB eyeing their maiden title in what will be their fourth IPL final, after falling short in 2009, 2011, and 2016, Hazlewood’s big-match temperament might just be the X-factor they need.
