IPL 2025: 5 lesser-known faces who bagged big bucks in auction
The two-day spectacle in Jeddah ended up with a bunch of under-the-radar players land a lucrative deal.
4. Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru - INR 2.6 crore)
21-year-old Jacob Bethell, who only recently made his international debut in the white-ball series against Australia, was pouched by RCB for a valuation of INR 2.6 crore. It is noteworthy to mention that the Sunrisers Hyderabad, head coached by Daniel Vettori who has worked with Bethell at the Birmingham Phoenix, put up strong resistance against RCB before withdrawing. The Barbados-born made shockwaves of his talent with the bat at the Under-19 World Cup in 2022, particularly with his hard-hitting 88-run knock-off just 42 deliveries.
In the 46 T20s he has played up until November 26, 2024, he strikes at 142.47, something deserving commendable praise while batting in the middle-order. Other than his batting, Bethell is set to offer enough utility as a handy left-arm spinner. Bethell will be expected to gain a lot of experience while being in the same dressing room as his English teammates, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone.
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