IPL 2025: RCB’s big decision, NZ explosive batsman instead of Jacob Betle included in the team
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has included New Zealand’s right -handed explosive batsman Tim Seafert in the team, replacing Jacob Bethell. Let us know that Bethel will return to his homeland on May 24 to join the England team. However, he will be available for the RCB league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23 May.
The BCCI gave its official information on Thursday (22 May).
New Zealand wicketkeeper batsman Safart has played 66 T20 International matches, scoring 1540 runs. SEFERT has previously been part of the team of Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. He has played a total of three matches, scoring 26 runs.
RCB has added Safart with them for Rs 2 crore.
Bethal played two matches for RCB this season after Phil Salt’s unfit, scoring 55 runs in 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
SEFERT is currently playing for Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League and their coming to India will depend on what their team’s journey is. However, according to the press release of BCCI, he will be available for selection from May 24.
The Kings will play the PSL eliminator match against Lahore Kalandars on Thursday (May 22) and the final match is scheduled on 25 May. Let us know that ACB has to play his last league match against Lucknow Super Giants on 26 February.
Safert has scored 226 runs in 9 innings at a struggle rate of 145.80 in 9 innings, playing the role of opening with David Warner in the current season of Pakistan Super League.
South African fast bowler Lungi Angidi World Test Championship should not be available for playoffs due to preparations for the final. RCB has replaced Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani as a short -term replacement for the playoffs.
