Jacob Bethell will approval the IPL 2025 after RCB’s final league-stage match against SRH on May 23
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have transported in New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert as a spare for England’s Jacob Bethell, who will leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after RCB’s final league-stage match beside Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23.
Seifert’s validation will officially come into effect from May 24, just as Bethell leaves to join the England team. The 30-year-old will be available for RCB’s final league clash against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27, and for the playoffs that tail.
RCB have protected eight wins in 12 matches and are well in argument for a top-two finish in the league standings. With high-stakes games coming up, Seifert’s presence adds depth and knowledge to the squad.
Seifert, who is presently representing Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, has had a hard run in the tournament so far. He has scored 226 runs in nine matches at an average of 25.11 and a strike rate of 145.80, helping the Kings safe a playoff spot by final third in the league stage.
Karachi Kings, ran by David Warner, are set to face Lahore Qalandars in the Eliminator on Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The winner of that clash will face Islamabad United in Qualifier 2 on Friday for a place in the PSL 10 final against Quetta Gladiators.
As for Seifert’s T20 identifications, he brings a wealth of experience with 5,862 runs in 262 matches at a strike rate of 133.07. He has signified New Zealand in 66 T20Is, scoring 1,540 runs. He last contained in the IPL in 2022 with Delhi Capitals and made his entrance in the league with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021.
Seifert joins RCB for a fee of INR 2 Crore and will be a key adding as the team workings up for a strong finish to their campaign.
