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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025: RCB ropes in Tim Seifert as Bethell's replacement for playoffs
With the playoff stage of IPL 2025 fast approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have turned to New Zealand's Tim Seifert as a temporary reinforcement, drafting him in as a replacement for England's Jacob Bethell. The move comes as RCB look to maintain their momentum in what has been a promising campaign so far. Bethell, who impressed during his brief stint with the franchise, is set to return home for national duties following RCB's upcoming clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. As the league stage tightens, RCB are also grappling with uncertainty surrounding other overseas players, making Seifert's inclusion a timely one. The franchise, currently among the top contenders, will be hoping that the experienced Kiwi wicketkeeper-batter can slot in smoothly as they aim for a top-two finish. Bethell departs after bright cameo Jacob Bethell's time with RCB may have been short-lived, but it certainly wasn't forgettable. Filling in for Phil Salt earlier in the season, the young Englishman made an instant impact with a 33-ball 55 against Chennai Super Kings on 3 May. That knock stood out in RCB's campaign and, as team insiders have noted, his contributions added valuable depth during a key stretch. His exit, however, was always on the cards due to prior commitments with the England set-up. Following Friday's fixture against SRH — shifted to Lucknow due to persistent rain in Bengaluru — Bethell will head back home. Seifert's arrival hinges on PSL fate RCB's newest signing, Tim Seifert, is currently plying his trade for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League. As per the IPL's media advisory, he will be available for selection from 24 May — unless Karachi reach the PSL final on 25 May, in which case he would only land in Lucknow on the 26th, just a day before RCB's final league match against Lucknow Super Giants. Team sources acknowledge that Seifert's arrival might cut it fine, but they're confident in his ability to adapt quickly. He has tallied 226 runs in nine innings for Karachi this season at a strike rate of 145.80, consistently providing strong starts at the top of the order. Past IPL experience a quiet boost While Seifert hasn't had an extended run in the IPL previously, he's no stranger to the tournament. His earlier stints with Kolkata Knight Riders (2021) and Delhi Capitals (2022) saw limited opportunities, but RCB believe his current form in the PSL puts him in a good position to contribute if called upon. Franchise officials have quietly stated that Seifert brings 'experience with flexibility' — a trait they value during such a critical phase. Injury clouds over Hazlewood and Ngidi RCB's overseas line-up has taken a few hits in recent weeks. Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood remains in doubt as he continues rehabilitation for a shoulder issue at Cricket Australia's High-Performance Centre in Brisbane. The franchise is said to be in regular touch with Cricket Australia, but no firm update has been provided yet on his availability. Adding to the setback, South African quick Lungi Ngidi will miss the playoffs due to national duties, with preparations underway for the World Test Championship final. He has already been replaced by Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, who offers a like-for-like pace option.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Tim Seifert joins RCB as temporary replacement for Jacob Bethell
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 22 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have roped in New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert as a short-term replacement for England's Jacob Bethell, who is set to return home for national duties. Seifert will be available for selection from May 24 as per a media advisory from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently part of the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Seifert's arrival in India hinges on how far his team advances in the tournament. The Kings are scheduled to face Lahore Qalandars in the Eliminator on Thursday night, with the PSL final lined up for May 25. If Karachi reach the final, Seifert will only be able to join RCB on May 26 in Lucknow, just a day before their final league game against Lucknow Super Giants, according to ESPNcricinfo. Seifert has made a decent impact at the top of the order for Karachi, scoring 226 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 145.80, with a top score of 47. Though he's no stranger to the IPL, his previous stints with Delhi Capitals (DC) (2022) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) (2021) were limited to just a handful of games. His inclusion fills the void left by Bethell, who impressed in his brief time with RCB. The young England batter replaced an unwell Phil Salt earlier in the season and made headlines with a 33-ball 55 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3. That innings remains RCB's last completed fixture, as their home clash against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain. Bethell's return to England is scheduled after Friday's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which has been shifted to Lucknow due to poor weather conditions in Bengaluru. RCB's overseas roster has also been hit by uncertainty over Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood, who is currently recovering from a shoulder issue at Cricket Australia's High-Performance Centre in Brisbane. The team is still in discussions with CA regarding his availability, but there's no confirmation yet. In another blow, South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will also be unavailable for the playoffs, as he gears up for the World Test Championship final. He was recently replaced in the squad by Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani. RCB have been in strong form this season, winning eight of their 11 matches so far. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Friday before concluding their league campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). A top-two finish remains within reach, and the team will hope the new additions can provide timely reinforcements. (ANI)
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
RCB sign Tim Seifert, currently playing in Pakistan, as Jacob Bethell's replacement
Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced that they have signed Tim Seifert as a replacement for Jacob Bethell, who is set to leave for England to join the national team. Seifert is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Karachi Kings. The Kings are set to play the PSL Eliminator against Lahore Qalandars on Thursday. If the Karachi Kings make it to the PSL final, which is to be played on May 25 in Lahore, Seifert could only likely to be available for the RCB by May 26 when they are in Lucknow to take on Lucknow Super Giants in their final group stage clash. Seifert — who has had short stints with the Delhi Capitals for two matches in IPL 2022 and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021 — has scored 226 runs in nine innings as an opener for the Karachi Kings. He has a strike rate of 145.80 with a best score of 47 this season in PSL. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Seifert has played 66 T20Is and has 1540 runs against his name from the same. He will join RCB for Rs 2 crore. RCB are currently in the second spot in the IPL 2025 standings with two more games left. They have already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, but are hoping to stay in the top 2 spots, since that guarantees an easier path into the IPL final. 'Bethell is set to leave from Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for England on May 24 — following RCB's league-stage game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 — to join the England team,' RCB said in a statement on Thursday. The franchise added that Tim Seifert's replacement will be effective from May 24. Bethell played in two matches for RCB in his maiden IPL season. He was brought in as a replacement for an unwell Phil Salt in the line-up. Bethell struck a 33-ball 55 in his previous innings against Chennai Super Kings on May 3. As they chase their maiden IPL title, RCB are currently sweating over the availability of Josh Hazlewood, who is back in Australia trying to shake off a shoulder niggle that he picked up ahead of RCB's fixture against CSK. Recently, RCB named Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani as a short-term replacement for their other pace spearhead from overseas, South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, who will miss the IPL playoffs as he prepares for the WTC final.
News18
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
IPL 2025: Tim Seifert Replaces Star 21-Year-Old Allrounder At RCB As Playoffs Beckon
Last Updated: Tim Seifert will replace Jacob Bethell in Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad as the latter will join England for ODIs against West Indies starting May 29. Veteran Kiwi wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has replaced Jacob Bethell in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad, as the latter is all set to leave to perform his duties for the England national team, who will be taking on the West Indies in three ODIs starting May 29. The replacement will be effective from Saturday, May 24, as Bethell will leave after Bengaluru's match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23. Notably, Seifert is playing for the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, and his arrival in India will depend on how his franchise progresses. Karachi are all set to play the Pakistan Super League Eliminator against the Lahore Qalandars on Thursday night, while the final is slated for Sunday, May 25 in Lahore. Opening the innings with David Warner in Karachi, Seifert has till now scored 226 runs in nine innings as an opener at a strike rate of 145.8. Seifert, who has scored 1540 runs in 66 T20s for the Blackcaps, has played just three games in the Indian Premier League and last featured in the tournament three years ago for the Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. He will join Bengaluru for Rs 2 crores. Bethell's last match with RCB will be on Friday when they take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which was moved from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in the former. Their final league match will be against the Lucknow Super Giants on May 27. Bethell has till now featured in two games for Bengaluru in his maiden Indian Premier League season. Last Friday, Bengaluru director Mo Bobat said that they had been in touch with Cricket Australia over Hazlewood, but they were adopting a wait-and-watch approach as he recovers from a shoulder niggle that he picked up ahead of RCB's game against Chennai. Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians are the other franchises to have made the play-offs. First Published:
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
RCB sign Tim Seifert as replacement for Jacob Bethell with IPL 2025 playoffs in mind, batter to leave for England duty
Having already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, RCB have signed Tim Seifert as replacement for Jacob Bethell as the English cricketer is set to leave for national team duty. Bethell will be joining the England cricket team after RCB's league fixture vs SRH on May 23, and Seifert will be able to represent the side from May 24 onwards. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter joined RCB for ₹2 crore. RCB are currently second in the table with 17 points in 12 matches, consisting of eight wins and three defeats. RCB have two more games remaining in the group stage, and will also face LSG on May 27. Seifert has IPL experience and has represented KKR in 2021 and DC in 2022. RCB have also signed Mayank Agarwal as replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal. Speaking on Mayank's arrival, RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat said, 'We all wish him well. In terms of replacing him, Mayank was an obvious choice for us. Like all teams, whenever you get injuries, you start looking through the list of available options but you're trying to work out what it is that you need.' 'What we needed was somebody to deliver the sort of impact that Dev delivered. But we were definitely after a calm head, someone with some experience. It helps that he's someone that's been there and done it. As we move to the pressure games, we think that experience will be really helpful for him.' Meanwhile, Mayank said, 'It feels amazing. It just feels that life has come a full circle. Started off in 2011 with RCB and then just coming back now, just feels good. I think the team is really focused. There's a very good environment. You know guys are focused but they are also relaxed and obviously they are playing good cricket.'
