Jacob Bethel Performance In BBL 2024-25: The Big Bash League is currently being played in Australia, and players are having a great time in the tournament. Before joining Royal Challengers Bangalore for IPL 2025, the explosive style of a young player has been on display in the Big Bash League. This player is representing Melbourne Renegades in the tournament. English all-rounder Jacob Bethel scored his maiden half-century during the match between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval on Tuesday.
Jacob Bethel’s Stormy Innings
In the Big Bash League match between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes, Jacob Bethel played a brilliant innings, scoring 87 runs off just 50 balls. He hit 8 fours and 4 sixes, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 174. Thanks to his explosive batting, Melbourne Renegades, batting first, posted a total of 154 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
A Big Boost for RCB Ahead of IPL 2025
Jacob Bethel’s good form before IPL 2025 is great news for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The explosive England batsman was bought by RCB for Rs 2.60 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Jacob will now be making his debut for RCB in this season of the IPL.
JACOB BETHELL SMASHED 87 (50) IN THE BBL. 🔥
– He’s part of RCB for IPL 2025. 🫡pic.twitter.com/KfYKDtRUBN
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 14, 2025
RCB’s Hope for Jacob Bethel to Fill Key Roles
RCB, still searching for their first IPL trophy, will rely on Jacob Bethel to fill the gap left by all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Will Jacks, who were not retained after IPL 2024. Bethel boasts an impressive strike rate of 167.96 in T20 internationals and has the versatility to bat in both the top and middle order. He has also shown his ability to perform as a finisher in his limited appearances in ODI cricket.
Bethel’s Impressive Debut and Performance
Bethel made his T20I and ODI debuts in September last year during the series against Australia. He quickly made an impact with two unbeaten half-centuries in the five-match series against the West Indies, showcasing his potential and skill on the international stage.
The English all-round dynamo and one for the future, Jacob Bethell, is coming in hot! ❤️🔥
This young southpaw is all set to make his mark as a brisk and aggressive middle-order batter. Add his crafty left-arm spin to the mix, and he’s ready to work his magic at ನಮ್ಮ Chinnaswamy!… pic.twitter.com/3R1sU6jMoL
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 25, 2024
Jacob Bethell’s Cricket Career
So far, Jacob Bethell has played 3 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 7 T20 matches for England. In Test cricket, he has scored 260 runs, including 3 half-centuries. In 8 ODIs, he has scored 167 runs, which includes a half-century. Additionally, he has scored 173 runs in T20 cricket, with 2 half-centuries.
