Jacob Bethell

"‘Northern Superchargers Ne Birmingham Phoenix Ko Dhool Chata Di, Birmingham Phoenix Ka Vijay Rath Ruka’" – Fans go wild as Northern Superchargers win over Birmingham Phoenix

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:12:52 GMT

In the 14th match of The Hundred 2025, Northern Superchargers took on Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley, Leeds. Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone won the toss and chose to bowl, thinking the pitch would be better for batting later. David Miller came in for Graham Clark for the Superchargers, while Chris Wood replaced Dan Mousley for Phoenix.

Zak Crawley got the hosts off to a flying start with 45 runs from 23 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Dawid Malan followed with a classy 58 from 34 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. Captain Harry Brook finished strong with 31 off 14 balls, and Dan Lawrence chipped in with 15 runs, helping the team post a big total of 193/5 in their 100 balls.

Phoenix had a terrible start, losing three wickets in the first 16 balls. Ben Duckett’s poor form continued, but Livingstone and Jacob Bethell fought back with an 80-run partnership. Bethell hit 48 off 23 balls with three fours and three sixes, while Livingstone scored 46 off 31 with one four and four sixes. Once they got out, the chase lost momentum, and Northern Superchargers wrapped up a 36-run win to move to the top of the points table.

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Twitter reactions after NS wins 14th match of The Hundred 2025

A dominant all-round show from the Northern Superchargers as they cruise to a 36-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix. 🔥

Adil Rashid’s 2/26 earns him Player of the Match. 🙌🏼#TheHundred #Cricket #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/GePQjcafvZ
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) August 16, 2025

Table toppers 📈

Northern Superchargers claim the top spot with their win over Birmingham Phoenix 👊#TheHundred pic.twitter.com/sSkksYqqIb
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 15, 2025

Northern Superchargers move to the top of the table with a convincing win 📈

Scorecard 🔗 https://t.co/qmthgen8eA pic.twitter.com/tM0kTp90Jd
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 15, 2025

Adil Rashid spins Superchargers to the top of the table in The Hundredhttps://t.co/Qv3FyC6tC6

Adil Rashid starred with the ball as Northern Superchargers claimed the outright lead in the men's Hundred with a thrilling win over Birmingham Phoenix in front of a packed crowd at… pic.twitter.com/B5A5ibXNof
— Ariana News (@ArianaNews_) August 16, 2025

Northern Superchargers’ openers gave them a flying start, and Harry Brook carried that momentum to a powerful finish as they ended on a massive 193 💪

Scorecard 🔗 https://t.co/qmthgen8eA pic.twitter.com/UEDjkmfBUI
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 15, 2025

🔥 Spin Wizardry from Adil Rashid!

Northern Superchargers go top of the table after a dominant win over Birmingham Phoenix. 🏏

#TheHundred #AdilRashid #NSCvBP #TheHundred2025 #northernsuperchargers #BirminghamPhoenix #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Y3rZs1s8Pd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 16, 2025

🔥 Superchargers on Fire! 🔥

The Northern Superchargers win big against the Birmingham Phoenix by 36 runs!

A dominant batting performance and a clinical bowling display secured the victory at Headingley.

#TheHundred #NSCvBP #Cricket #TheHundred2025 #northernsuperchargers… pic.twitter.com/YL5irxfx5q
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 16, 2025

England announce star RCB player as captain for Ireland T20I series

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:09:50 GMT

Jacob Bethell is all set to lead England's men as the youngest captain on an international tour against Ireland in Dublin. England will face Ireland in a three-match T20I. For that, England and Wells Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to put the leadership duties on the 21-year-old's shoulder.

To date, Monty Bowden remains the youngest man to have captained England in an international assignment. He was only 23 years and 144 days old when he led England in a Test against South Africa in 1889. Bethell will break the record, set in 1889, as soon as he steps onto the cricket field in Dublin. ECB named a squad with multiple emerging talents for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, starting from September 17, 2025.

England's regular skipper for the white ball format, Harry Brook, and some other experienced cricketers will skip the series to take a break. Brook, Archer, Carse, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith are all set to be rested during the tour. Sonny Baker got his first international call ahead of the series, while players like Liam Livingston and Sam Curran were again overlooked by the cricket board.

21-year-old Jacob Bethell was a member of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 winning squad. Though he got to play only 2 matches in the campaign and scored 67 runs, including a 55-run innings.

Ireland v England fixtures:

September, 2025

17 1st ODI, Malahide (13:30 BST)

19 2nd ODI, Malahide (13:30 BST)

21 3rd ODI, Malahide (13:30 BST)

England T20 squad for Ireland tour:

Jacob Bethell (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler (wk), Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), and Luke Wood.

[WATCH] ‘I don’t think…’- Former England captain reacts to England’s selection in ENG vs IND 5th Test at Kennington Oval

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:00:24 GMT

The former England captain, Michael Vaughan, has blamed the home management for the selection of the young players in the fifth and final Test of the series against India at the Kennington Oval. He reckoned that the players, who had played just one first-class game this summer, shouldn’t be judged on their performance here.

England’s hands were tied behind their backs in selection after their captain, Ben Stokes, was ruled out of the game with several injuries. They also decided to give rest to Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, keeping an eye on the Ashes 2025/26 trip, which opened the gate for young left-arm spin all-rounder, Jacob Bethell, into the side.

‘It has been an epic. It has been a brilliant series. I think this England side, on this kind of pitch, I liked the way they played today. The only thing I will say, in terms of selection, is that they have picked players who have played no cricket. And to throw them into the hotbed of international cricket in front of the amount of people, with so many more watching, not just here, but on TV screens around the world, it’s not an easy game.’ Vaughan expressed on ‘Test Match Special.’

Watch: Michael Vaughan lashes England management for selection of inexperienced Jacob Bethell

The veteran reckoned that considering the situation of the series and how it was standing at a 2-1 margin coming into the game with India putting their all, it wouldn’t be right to put the 21-year-old Bethell into the hotbed kind of a situation.

“I don’t think you’re giving a kid the best chance at this level” 🗣️ @MichaelVaughan

Were England wrong to throw inexperienced Jacob Bethell in at the deep end at The Oval? 🤔 #BBCCricket #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/CmuZYIdEZA
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 1, 2025

‘If it were that easy, anyone could have played Test match cricket. If you are throwing a 21-year-old into this situation on the back of the one first-class match in our summer, I find that extraordinary. I don’t think you’re giving a kid the best chance of succeeding at this level.’ Vaughan added.

Bethell, who got a handful of overs on the green seam-friendly surface, contributed with just six runs in 14 balls before getting leg before the stumps by Mohammed Siraj. He, however, will have another chance to change the equation in the second innings.

[WATCH] Mohammed Siraj strikes again to dismiss Jacob Bethell in 5th Test at The Oval

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:17:52 GMT

Mohammed Siraj continued his impressive run in the ongoing fifth Test between India and England at The Oval by claiming his third wicket of the innings, dismissing England’s Jacob Bethell for just 6 runs. The crucial breakthrough came at a time when England were beginning to recover after a fiery start, and Siraj’s spell has firmly tilted the momentum back in India’s favour.

The wicket came in the 37th over of England’s first innings. Siraj, running in with purpose, delivered a full-length delivery that swung in late and beat Bethell’s attempted forward defense. The ball struck him flush on the front pad, and the umpire, Ahsan Raza, wasted no time raising the finger. Bethell, knowing he was beaten all ends up, walked back without a review. At that point, England were reduced to 195/5, still trailing India’s first-innings score of 224 by 29 runs.

Siraj’s wicket added to what has been an exceptional passage of play for the visitors. With conditions overcast and a steady breeze across The Oval, Siraj exploited the movement perfectly, mixing swing and seam with relentless intensity. His figures at that moment read 3 wickets, further cementing his position as one of India’s most impactful bowlers in the series.

Watch the video:

#INDvENG #INDvsENG #ENGvsIND

Siraj has really stepped up 🔥🔥

What a ball 👏👏

Here's the wicket video of Bethell👇 pic.twitter.com/0038dzwa11
— Khan (@Khanmohammed12) August 1, 2025

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Siraj’s third wicket dents England’s reply as India fight back in series-deciding fifth Test at The Oval

Earlier in the day, England had done well with the ball, bundling India out for 224 thanks largely to Gus Atkinson’s brilliant five-wicket haul. Karun Nair top-scored for India with 57, while Washington Sundar played a handy supporting role.

Despite a rain-marred Day 1, which saw multiple interruptions and early Tea sessions, the match has picked up pace on Day 2. England’s top order showed flashes of aggression, but Siraj’s spell brought India right back into the contest.

With the series level at 2-2 and both teams eager to seal the decider, every session matters. Siraj’s fiery bowling has ensured that India stays right in the hunt. For fans watching live, Bethell’s dismissal is a must-watch moment of this gripping contest.

[WATCH] Ravichandran Ashwin praises RCB youngster as new superstar ahead of ENG vs IND 5th Test at Kennington Oval

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:35:24 GMT

Due to England captain Ben Stokes’ injury, get ruled out of the fifth Test of the five-match series against India at the Kennington Oval in South London, the management had to go with Ollie Pope as the new captain, besides bringing new players in the side. They are already ahead after the first four games with a margin of 2-1.

The former India spin all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has hailed the left-arm spin all-rounder, Jacob Bethell, from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as the new superstar of world cricket in the future. The 21-year-old, who made his debut against New Zealand last year, has smashed 260 runs in six innings, including three half-centuries.

‘The cricketing world is about to witness another superstar. There is no doubt that he will become one. Yes, I am talking about Jacob Bethell. Jacob Bethell will take Ben Stokes’ place, and I truly believe he is a very talented player. He is a brilliant batsman and can also bowl a bit of left-arm spin.’ Ashwin expressed in a video on his YouTube channel, which has gone viral.

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin hails RCB youngster ahead of ENG vs IND 5th Test

One of those fifties was a fine knock of 96 runs during the second affair, when he narrowly missed the chance to celebrate a deserving century. Once Jamie Smith returned to the playing eleven after being unavailable for the series, Bethell was dropped from the eleven and later the squad. However, at Oval, he will be England’s front-line spinner in the absence of Liam Dawson.

Ravi Ashwin “We’ll get to see a cricketing superstar in the 5th Test. I have no doubt he’ll become one – yes, I’m talking about Jacob Bethell. I truly believe he’s an exceptional talent: brilliant with the bat and handy with his left-arm bowling."
Anna ykb @ashwinravi99 ❤️🫶 pic.twitter.com/pMTjNnheqQ
— Vinay (@yaarkyakaruu) July 31, 2025

Apart from the red-ball performances, the Barbados-born featured in 12 ODIs to score 317 runs at a strike rate of nearly 90 and 12 T20I innings for 281 runs at a strike rate of around 155 with two half-centuries.

Playing under Rajat Patidar in the IPL 2025, the young campaigner drilled 67 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 171.79 with one half-century at the best score of 55 runs. With the Ashes 2025/26 trip awaiting him this winter, he will look to deliver an incredible performance and secure his ticket to Australia.

WATCH: Jacob Bethell fulfills fan's demand with six against West Indies in 2nd T20I

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:14:01 GMT

A fan in the gallery got what he exactly asked for—a six for his grandmother. Astonishingly, Jacob Bethell hit a massive six just after the gallery moment displayed on the screen.

England was up against the West Indies in Bristol. The host team stepped onto the ground after winning the first match and in search of the second win of the 3-match T20I series. England, led by the newly assigned captain Harry Brook, successfully won the 2nd match in Bristol and the series as well.

The West Indies, batting first, tried hard to take the target beyond the England batters' reach. In the 20-over limit, in the first innings, the visiting team posted 196 for 6 wickets, undoubtedly a fighting score on any pitch in a T20 match. Skipper Shai Hope bagged the highest run for West Indies in the match, 49 of 38, and Johnson Charles, with 47, was the second-best batter for the away team in the match. Luke Wood produced the best numbers for England with a ball and captured a couple of wickets as well.

A quick delivery into the stand

Jamie Smith's early departure did not hamper England's successful run chase as they upheld a team game to bring down the solid-looking target. During the run chase, Jacob Bethell, batting at number 5, played an important and explosive innings to boost the run rate of his team. The young batter scored 26, facing only 10 balls, which achieved the strike rate of 260.00, powered by three 6s and one 4.

One of the 6s hit by Bethell caught attention from cricket fans. 'Please hit a 6 for my grandma.' Before a delivery of Alzarii Joseph, a man from the gallery showed his request written on a cardboard. Interestingly, in the following ball, Bethell shamed Joseph for a humongous six!

Watch the six here

A six for Grandma? 🙏
Bethell delivers 🫡 pic.twitter.com/xMMRwqstYl
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 8, 2025

Michael Atherton Trolls Nasser Hussain Over Jacob Bethell’s IPL Call, Questions Loyalty to England

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:38:06 GMT

Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton did not hold back while talking about Jacob Bethell’s absence from England’s Test squad for the match against Zimbabwe. The young all-rounder was busy playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, and Atherton was not happy about it. Jacob Bethell became the main talking point because he was not available for the Test series against Zimbabwe. He was playing for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which clashed with the Test schedule.

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain talked about Jacob Bethell not being in England’s Test team for the Zimbabwe series. Bethell did not play the Test match because he was busy in IPL 2025 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Before the second ODI between England and West Indies, Atherton spoke on Sky Sports. He joked about Hussain, who had earlier said that Bethell was learning a lot in IPL by being around a big player like Virat Kohli.

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But Atherton did not agree. He said national duty is more important, especially for players who have central contracts with England.

“I said this three podcasts ago when we were talking about the Zimbabwe Test. I said, bring Bethell back from IPL. It’s an international match. He is a centrally contracted player. I am not saying this now just because things changed. I said the same thing before too,” Atherton said.

He also said:

“You will support him staying in IPL because you have many fans in India. You say he is learning from Kohli and having breakfast with him. That’s fine. But when it’s time to play for your country, you must come back and play.”

Bethell’s IPL Journey

Jacob Bethell got to play in IPL because RCB’s regular opener Phil Salt was sick. Bethell opened the innings with Kohli and played two matches. Jacob Bethell got to play in IPL because RCB’s regular opener Phil Salt was sick. Bethell opened the innings with Kohli and played two matches. Before the IPL playoffs, Bethell left India and joined the England team. He is now playing in the white-ball series against the West Indies.

Former England Captain slams ECB for prioritising IPL over Test matches for Jacob Bethell

Sat, 10 May 2025 16:13:50 GMT

Former England skipper Michael Atherton has come down heavily on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for dropping Jacob Bethell from the team for the coming one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Bethell, who impressed at England's No. 3 in their recent red-ball series against New Zealand, was not included in the team to continue his stay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The 20-year-old posted 52.00 from three tests in New Zealand in trying conditions to win acclaim and a promotion from an incremental to a full central contract. Though he has red-ball potential and form, the ECB decided to let Bethell stay in the IPL, where he recently became the youngest overseas player to make a fifty. Atherton, on Sky Sports, condemned the move, arguing that a central contract should enable the board to call up a player when international obligation beckons.

"My own belief is that Bethell could and should have been selected," Atherton opined. "That is the purpose of a central contract — you get to control your players. It's an international match, and that must come before any domestic competition."

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A Selection Dilemma Avoided, But at What Cost?

Atherton further noted that Bethell’s absence might have conveniently spared the selectors a tough decision. With Jamie Smith returning, there was likely going to be a toss-up between Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope — both of whom have been underwhelming in red-ball cricket recently. Had Bethell been available, the management would have faced the challenge of leaving one of them out.

“Bethell looked the part in New Zealand,” Atherton added. “His absence removes the tricky decision — and they might be happy not to make that call yet.”

The ECB’s policy of allowing contracted players to fulfill IPL commitments has once again sparked debate about the balance between franchise leagues and international cricket.

England Squad for Zimbabwe Test:

Ben Stokes (cap.), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, James Rew, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wkt.), and Josh Tongue.

IPL 2025: Who is Jacob Bethell playing making debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals?

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:02:14 GMT

In a crucial top-of-the-table match in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have given a debut opportunity to England emerging star Jacob Bethell. The 21-year-old all-rounder was promoted to the playing XI from Delhi Capitals (DC) in place of RCB's regular opening partner Phil Salt, who was rested because of a fever. It's a massive opportunity for Bethell, who had been creating ripples in international cricket and now enters the Indian Premier League spotlight.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar confirmed at the toss that Salt's non-availability paved the way for Bethell, and the team opted to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With the winner of this game likely to reach atop the points table, it's a big-knock debut for the young Englishman.

A Rising Star: Jacob Bethell’s Journey to the IPL

Jacob Bethell is a left-handed batting all-rounder with clean striking, neat slow left-arm bowling, and incendiary fielding. He first came to the limelight when England played their Under-19 World Cup in 2022, impressing one and all with his unapologetic batting and chirpy fielding. His perennial run in the domestic circuit secured him a call to the senior England side at 20 in 2024. Since then, he has appeared across formats, representing England in three Tests, nine ODIs, and 10 T20Is.

Although his recent T20I series against India wasn't his best scoring only 23 runs in three games Bethell's natural talent is still present. In his T20 career to date, he has played 63 games, scoring 1127 runs at a rate of 24.50 and taking 11 wickets.

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RCB proved their faith in Bethell by snapping him up during the 2025 mega auction for ₹2.60 crore. Now with Salt unavailable, Bethell can finally showcase his talent in the IPL.

High Stakes for RCB as Jacob Bethell Prepares for IPL Debut

Bethell's addition is at a pivotal moment for RCB. On the back of five consecutive away victories, RCB are in pursuit of a record sixth successive away win something no side has ever done in IPL history. With so much riding on the outcome, Bethell's brazen attitude may be just the thing that keeps RCB's run alive.

Coming up against a strong Delhi Capitals team bolstered by Faf du Plessis's return, Bethell will look to make his mark from day one and give back the faith reposed in him. The match on Sunday is set to be an exhilarating encounter, and for Jacob Bethell, the beginning of an unforgettable IPL stint.

Good News for RCB Ahead of IPL 2025: Jacob Bethell is back for the IPL after missing the Champions Trophy

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:17:56 GMT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally relaxes on Jacob Bethell and is ready to play in IPL 2025. Bethell had injured his left hamstring before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The (ECB) replaced him with Tom Banton for the Champions Trophy. RCB was worried that Bethell might also miss the IPL season 2025, but luckily, Jacob Bethell has recovered and will be ready to play the 2025 IPL season.

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Jacob Bethell will be available for RCB in IPL 2025. (Richard Gibson/Daily Mail). pic.twitter.com/FJkHvr2eYG
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 6, 2025

RCB squad for IPL 2025

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone , Phil Salt , Jitesh Sharma (wk), Josh Hazlewood , Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David , Romario Shepherd , Nuwan Thushara , Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell , Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi ✈️, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee