Tue Jan 28 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB’s New Recruits Fail to Impress in India-England T20I Debacle
**Kolkata, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans are expressing disappointment online after three of the team’s newest signings for the 2025 IPL season had a disastrous debut in the first T20I between India and England. Phil Salt (INR 11.5 crore), Liam Livingstone (INR 8.75 crore), and Jacob Bethell (INR 2.6 crore), all English players, managed a combined total of only seven runs in England’s low score of 132.
Salt was dismissed for a three-ball duck, Livingstone also fell for a duck, and Bethell scored just 7 runs. Their poor performance has drawn significant criticism on social media, particularly given their high price tags at the recent IPL mega auction.
The match itself saw India’s spinners dominate, taking five wickets between them at an exceptional economy rate. England captain Jos Buttler’s 68 was the only significant contribution to their innings. The unexpected success of India’s spin attack, even on a pitch considered favorable for pace bowling, has also sparked discussion, with some questioning the omission of Mohammed Shami from the playing XI.
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