AB de Villiers recently compared England’s Jacob Bethell to India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling Bethell a “wonderful player” with a “huge future.” Bethell, part of RCB’s setup, has not featured much this season but got a chance to open the innings in their last four games due to Phil Salt’s injury. Sooryavanshi, on the other hand, has been in sensational form for RR, currently fifth in the Orange Cap race with 404 runs in 10 matches.
De Villiers praised Bethell on his YouTube podcast, noting similarities with Sooryavanshi and predicting a bright future for both players. He believes that with experience, they will be unstoppable and capable of winning games for RCB. Bethell was acquired for ₹2.60 crores in 2025 and impressed with a rapid 55 against Chennai Super Kings before leaving for England duty. Despite being behind Salt and Virat Kohli for the opener slot role, De Villiers has no doubt that RCB will keep hold of him for many years to come.
Overall, De Villiers sees immense potential in both Bethell and Sooryavanshi, likening them to future superstars in the game of cricket.
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