Jacob Bethell IPL 2026: England batter who almost won semifinal against India set to play for this franchise

Jacob Bethell played a fearless knock for England cricket team while chasing a huge 254-run target set by India at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Bethell smashed seven sixes and eight fours as England went hard in the chase after India posted 253/7.

He scored a century in just 45 balls (105 in 48 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes), which is the second-fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history.Bethell has now joined Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan and Harry Brook as England's fourth all-format centurion in international men's cricket.He also became the second player to score a century in a T20 World Cup knockout match, and his knock is the highest score in T20 World Cup knockout history.

Bethell was bought by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, for INR 2.60 crore. He was part of the team when RCB won the title. He rejoined RCB for 2026 season.Bethell made history as the youngest overseas player (21) to debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.The 21-year-old made his debut against Delhi Capitals and later scored a quick 55 off 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings, showing great promise as a top-order batter.