Former Australian cricketer and 2016 IPL-winning captain, David Warner, has predicted that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will win the IPL 2025 title. During a Q&A session with fans on the social media platform X (previously Twitter) on Saturday, May 31, Warner also predicted Josh Hazlewood as the Player of the Match for the final.
When asked by a fan about his prediction for the IPL 2025 final, Warner replied, “I think RCB and Josh Hazlewood man of the match.” Josh Hazlewood was acquired by RCB in the 2025 mega auction for ₹12.5 crore.
Despite missing some of the league matches due to a shoulder injury, Hazlewood made a strong comeback and took three wickets while conceding only 21 runs in Qualifier 1. He now has 21 wickets in 11 matches and has been one of the major reasons behind RCB’s success so far.
Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra praised Hazlewood’s fearless return: “He had come after an injury… He said ‘Forget that, I will do it,”said Chopra on his YouTube channel.
I think RCB and Josh hazelwood man of the match https://t.co/JUdTxak0hm
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) May 31, 2025
RCB to Face PBKS or MI in IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad
RCB reached the final after beating Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 on May 29 in Mullanpur. This will be their first final since 2016, where they lost against Sunrisers Hyderabad, then captained by David Warner.
RCB will play the winner of Qualifier 2, which will be played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on June 1. The final is scheduled to be played on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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