The 2025 edition of The Hundred, England and Wales Cricket Board’s premier T20 franchise tournament, kicked off on August 5, and once again, it has brought together some of the finest T20 talent from around the globe.
Among the players to watch this year are several names familiar to Indian fans, especially those who followed the recently concluded IPL 2025. With growing Indian interest—especially since some IPL team owners now have stakes in The Hundred franchises—fans are closely tracking the performances of their favourite stars in this exciting format.
Let’s dive into three prominent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players who are featuring in The Hundred this season.
Phil Salt – Manchester Originals
A standout performer for RCB in IPL 2025, Phil Salt played a crucial role in helping the team lift their maiden IPL trophy. With a blazing strike rate of 175, the England opener consistently gave RCB explosive starts at the top of the order. His match-winning contributions justified his hefty INR 11.5 Crore price tag.
Now playing for Manchester Originals, Salt is expected to bring the same fearless batting to the Hundred. If he continues his IPL form, Originals fans—and RCB supporters watching from afar—will have plenty to cheer for.
Jacob Bethell & Liam Livingstone – Birmingham Phoenix
Jacob Bethell, the young, hard-hitting left-hander, didn’t get many opportunities in the IPL, featuring in just two games for RCB. However, his brisk 67 runs, including a half-century, gave fans a glimpse of his potential. Now back on home turf with Birmingham Phoenix, Bethell has another chance to showcase his power-packed batting and win over fans both in England and India.
Liam Livingstone, on the other hand, had a challenging IPL 2025 season. Bought for INR 8.75 Crore, the seasoned all-rounder couldn’t quite deliver with bat or ball across the 10 matches he played for RCB. However, the Hundred presents a fresh start. With his all-round capabilities and experience in English conditions, Livingstone will be a key figure for Birmingham Phoenix. RCB supporters will be keen to see him return to form and dominate in the format he knows so well.
