At his first departure, Bethell recorded his name in the registration books. With only 21 years and 186 days, he became the youngest player abroad to debut for RCB in the IPL.
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has arrived in Delhi to face the capitals of Delhi (DC) in the IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley stadium. However, RCB supporters were beaten with disappointing news in the draw. The dough in Phil Salt was discarded due to a fever. Completing by him, the all -terrain English Jacob Bethell received his debut in IPL and opened the tickets next to Virat Kohli.
At his first departure, Bethell recorded his name in the registration books. With only 21 years and 186 days, he became the youngest player abroad to debut for RCB in the IPL, surpassing Shimron Hetmyer, who debuted for the franchise in 2019 at 22 years and 87 days.
Here are the youngest debutants abroad for RCB:
- 21 years 186d – Jacob Bethell V DC, 2025*
- 22Y 87D – Shimron Hetmyer V Csk, 2019
- 22Y 117D – Nic Maddinson V DC, 2014
- 22y 130d – Travis Head V Pbks, 2016
- 22y 155d – Billy Stanlake V DC, 2017
Jacob Bethell’s first appearance was brief, lasting only six deliveries, during which he scored 12 races before being fired by Axar Patel.
After he was asked to beat first, Delhi Capitals had a constant start. However, Josh Hazlewood delivered the first progress by saying goodbye to Abhishek Porel by 28. Karun Nair followed him shortly after, managing only 4 races. Faf du plessis also fought before being sent back by 22, courtesy of Krunal Pandya. Captain Axar Patel could not have a great impact, falling to Hazlewood after scoring 13.
Kl Rahul tried to build some rhythm after establishing himself, but was fired by 41. The impact player Ashutosh Sharma did not last long, coming out almost immediately. Later, Tristan Stubbs and Vipraj Nigam inject some late impulse into the entrances, with Stubbs hitting a rapid 34 of 18 balls. Delhi finished his 20 overs in 162/8. Bhuvnehwar Kumar was the outstanding artist with three Wickts, while Hazlewood supported a couple of layoffs.
