The year 2025 is proving to be a golden one for RCB, with its players making waves in both the IPL and The Hundred. The latest display of dominance came in a match where two RCB stars, Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell, combined to score 50 runs in a mere 13 balls. This incredible feat included Livingstone, who cost RCB nearly 9 crore rupees, and Bethell, the 21-year-old who recently broke a 136-year-old record to become England’s youngest captain. Bethell was acquired by RCB for 2.6 crore rupees.
RCB’s Dominance Extends Across Tournaments
Fresh off their first IPL title win in 2025, RCB players are carrying their winning form into The Hundred. Their consistent performances are a testament to their talent, with Livingstone leading the run charts in the current Hundred season and Bethell earning the captaincy for England’s series against Ireland. Their combined efforts against the London Spirit in The Hundred on August 17th allowed Birmingham Phoenix to secure victory with 35 balls to spare.
Livingstone and Bethell’s Blitz: 50 Runs in a Flash
London Spirit, batting first, managed 126 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 100 balls. The Birmingham Phoenix, chasing a target of 127, reached their goal in just 65 balls, thanks to Joe Clarke’s powerful half-century and the explosive partnership of Livingstone and Bethell.
Livingstone and Bethell remained unbeaten, leading their team to a convincing win. Their partnership of 63 runs came off 25 balls, with an astounding 50 runs scored in a mere 13 deliveries. This included a flurry of 6 sixes and 1 four.
Unstoppable Strike Rates: Livingstone and Bethell
Both Livingstone and Bethell showcased their aggressive batting styles, scoring at a strike rate of 225 each. Livingstone smashed 45 runs off 20 balls, including 1 boundary and 5 sixes, while Bethell contributed 18 runs from just 8 balls, hitting 2 sixes. Birmingham Phoenix secured the win with 3 wickets in hand, marking their second victory in The Hundred out of five matches. Livingstone was deservedly named the Player of the Match.