IPL 2025: RCB Sign Tim Seifert As Jacob Bethell's Temporary Replacement Ahead Of Playoffs
After Blessing Muzarbani replaced Lungi Ngidi, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have opted for another overseas player's replacement. With Jacob Bethell heading for England duty ahead of their limited-overs series against England, Tim Seifert will replace the all-rounder for the playoffs that begin from May 29, Thursday.
Bethell, who has played only two matches, hammered a half-century against the Super Kings, compiling 67 runs in 2 matches at 33.50. With England's limited-overs series at home starting against the West Indies on May 29, the left-hander will return for international duty.
Seifert, the explosive keeper-batter from New Zealand, has been part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals previously but only played three games, managing 26 runs. The 30-year-old has will be effective as a replacement from May 24, with Bethell set to return home after the league-stage fixture against the SunRisers Hyderabad on May 23 in Lucknow.
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