The 2025 season is turning into a remarkable one for RCB, with their players making a significant impact in The Hundred after their success in the IPL. In a recent match, the RCB duo of Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell stole the show by scoring 50 runs in a stunning 13 balls. Livingstone, acquired by RCB for nearly 9 crore rupees, and Bethell, the 21-year-old who recently became England’s youngest captain, a record spanning 136 years, were instrumental in this feat. Bethell was purchased by RCB for 2.6 crore rupees.
RCB Players Continue to Shine in 2025
The players who played a key role in RCB’s maiden IPL title win in 2025 are carrying their form into the current season. Their exceptional performances are evident as Livingstone leads the run-scoring charts in The Hundred, and Bethell was chosen to captain England in the Ireland series. Their dominance was on display on August 17 in The Hundred when they played against the London Spirit and helped Birmingham Phoenix secure a victory with 35 balls remaining.
Livingstone and Bethell: A Partnership to Remember
In the match, London Spirit, batting first, scored 126 runs for 6 wickets in their 100 balls. Birmingham Phoenix, chasing 127 runs, reached the target in 65 balls, thanks to a strong half-century by Joe Clarke and the blistering partnership of Livingstone and Bethell.
Livingstone and Bethell remained undefeated and ensured their team’s victory. They put on a partnership of 63 runs in 25 balls, with an incredible 50 runs scored in just 13 balls. During these 13 balls, the two batsmen hit 6 sixes and 1 four.
RCB Players’ Explosive Batting: High Strike Rates
Both Livingstone and Bethell displayed phenomenal strike rates of 225 each during their batting. Livingstone scored 45 runs off 20 balls, including 1 four and 5 sixes. Bethell contributed 18 runs off 8 balls with 2 sixes. Birmingham Phoenix won the match with 3 wickets to spare. This was their second win in the 5 matches played in The Hundred, and Livingstone was awarded the Player of the Match.