Josh Hazlewood: The Unbeaten King of T20 Finals

Josh Hazlewood: The Unbeaten King of T20 Finals

Josh Hazlewood has established a remarkable reputation for never losing a T20 final throughout his professional cricket career. As of June 2025, he has played in five major T20 tournament finals and has emerged victorious in every single one.

Details of Hazlewood’s T20 Final Wins:

Champions League T20 Final 2012 (Sydney Sixers vs Highveld Lions, Johannesburg): Josh Hazlewood did win the Champions League T20 Final in 2012. He played for the Sydney Sixers, who defeated the Highveld Lions in the final held in Johannesburg. Hazlewood delivered an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs, helping to bowl out the Lions for 121. The Sixers chased down the target easily, securing the title.

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Big Bash League Final 2020-21 (Sydney Sixers): Josh Hazlewood did win the Big Bash League (BBL) Final in the 2020-21 season as a member of the Sydney Sixers. The Sydney Sixers claimed their third BBL title by defeating the Perth Scorchers in the final held on February 6, 2021. Hazlewood was part of the Sixers squad during this successful campaign, contributing to their victory and maintaining his unbeaten record in T20 finals.

IPL Final 2021 (Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Dubai): Hazlewood recorded figures of 2/29 in 4 overs as CSK lifted the trophy. Josh Hazlewood was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team that won the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Dubai. The final was played on October 15, 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs to claim their fourth IPL title.

T20 World Cup Final 2021 (Australia vs New Zealand, Dubai): Josh Hazlewood played a significant role in the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand held in Dubai. He took 3 wickets for 16 runs in his four overs. Hazlewood’s overall bowling performance was instrumental in Australia’s victory. Australia won the match by five wickets, claiming their maiden T20 World Cup title and ending a 14-year wait for a major ICC tournament win.

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IPL Final 2025 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, Ahmedabad): Josh Hazlewood played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL title win in 2025 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Despite conceding 54 runs in his four overs in the final, Hazlewood’s overall impact throughout the tournament was immense, finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker with 22 wickets in 12 matches. His presence bolstered RCB’s bowling attack significantly, and his unbeaten record in major T20 finals continued, having never lost a final in his career across various tournaments including the IPL, T20 World Cup, and Champions League T20. This victory marked a historic moment as both RCB and Punjab Kings were chasing their first IPL title, with Hazlewood’s experience and performance being a key factor in RCB finally crossing the final hurdle after 18 seasons.

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 This unbeaten streak in T20 finals is widely recognized and celebrated in the cricket community, with major sports outlets and analysts highlighting his unique achievement.

Conclusion

Josh Hazlewood has never lost a T20 final, maintaining a perfect record across all major T20 finals he has played in, including Champions League T20, Big Bash League, IPL, and the T20 World Cup. This streak highlights his reputation as one of the most successful and reliable bowlers in high-pressure matches.

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