Jacob Bethell Injured In India ODIs; 3 Potential Replacements For Him In RCB's IPL 2025 Squad

Bethell was purchased by Virat Kohli's RCB [Source: @TheRcbZone/X, IPLT20.com]

In a massive setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, left-handed batter Jacob Bethell sustained an injury during the ongoing ODI series against India. The stylish southpaw missed out on selection for the second ODI, with Somerset keeper-batter Tom Banton being added to the England squad. 

As confirmed by England and Wales Cricket Board, Jacob Bethell has sustained a left hamstring injury, which will be further assessed upon the teams' arrival in Ahmedabad for the ODI series decider. 

For the unversed, Bethell was purchased by RCB in the IPL 2025 mega auction for INR 2.60 Crores. Although the ECB has yet to reveal the severity of injury, it won't be surprising if the middle-order batter misses out on the IPL 2025, which starts on March 21. 

If the hamstring injury is serious, the batter may take weeks or even months to recover from it. In such a scenario, RCB might consider roping in for a replacement player. Thus, as the English star sustains an unfortunate injury, here are three players who can replace him in the RCB squad. 

1. Dewald Brevis

(Stats Of Dewald Brevis in IPL and SA20 2025)

• South Africa's promising batter Dewald Brevis played some scintillating knocks for Mumbai Indians during his brief IPL stint. The stylish right-handed batter was sublime in the recently concluded SA20 competition, scoring 291 runs at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 184.18. 
• Brevis had a base price of INR 0.75 Crores. He can capitalise on Bengaluru's batting-friendly conditions and his ability to torment pace and spin with authority can make him an asset for RCB in the IPL 2025. 

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2. Daryl Mitchell

(Daryl Mitchell's T20 Stats)

• New Zealand's experienced middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell has showcased remarkable form of late. The swashbuckling right-hander played a pivotal role in New Zealand's emphatic win in the first ODI vs Pakistan, scoring 81 runs off 84 deliveries. 
• He is an experienced campaigner, having participated in T20 leagues all over the world. His ability to smack high-pace hard-length bowling and the spinners makes him a useful option in the middle order. More importantly, Mitchell's addition can ensure experience and solidity in RCB's middle order. The 33-year-old had a base price of INR 2 Crores. 

3. Michael Bracewell

(Michael Bracewell's stats in T20 and IPL)

• New Zealand's renowned cricketer Michael Bracewell is hailed for his incredible all-round attributes. Apart from scoring quick-fire cameos, Bracewell can be a handy option with his right-arm off-spin bowling. 
• Bracewell is a familiar name in the RCB camp, having represented the team in the past. He has excellent T20 numbers in T20 cricket and could emerge as RCB's game-changer in the IPL 2025. Bracewell had a base price of INR 1.5 Crore in the mega auction. 

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