The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are one of the oldest teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have played in the tournament since its inception and have delivered several memorable performances. However, the Bengaluru-based franchise hasn’t laid its hands on the IPL trophy yet, which is quite disappointing.

Under captain Rajat Patidar, the three-time finalists are doing well this season. They are currently in third position with four wins in six games. Despite losing two home games, RCB have played phenomenal cricket in their away matches, earning most of their points there. The season is halfway through, and they still haven’t used all of their players. In this article, we will discuss the players who might remain benched throughout the season.

Here are three players who may be benched in IPL 2025:

3. Jacob Bethell

England’s Jacob Bethell is one of the players who hasn’t played a single game for RCB yet. Moreover, there are fewer chances of him playing, as the team is performing well in the tournament. Bethell is a batting all-rounder and has represented England in international cricket.

He has been quite effective in red-ball cricket for England, scoring 260 runs in three matches at an average of 52. In addition, he has played in several T20 leagues. However, the player might miss out on making his IPL debut this year.