Next Big Thing? Lalit Modi Predicts Huge Future for Jacob Bethell

Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction for Jacob Bethell in the Indian Premier League. Speaking in a podcast, he talked about Bethell’s form and the price he would get in the upcoming seasons. He also revealed that Bethell would be a 150 crore player in the IPL 2030 edition.

Lalit Modi is once again in the spotlight for the comments he has been making on the Indian Premier League. This time also, he has backed an IPL star to get massive success in the tournament as it progresses. And it is none other than the English star, Jacob Bethell.

Bethell currently plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as he has been signed as a backup opener for the team. With Phil Salt being the main priority, he has received less chances to play for RCB over the last two seasons. But Lalit Modi knows the potential of Bethell, which could help him bag big in the auction if RCB chooses to release him later.

In the podcast, he said, “Jacob Bethell will get 16M$ (150cr INR) per season by IPL 2030.” Bethell also delivered some impressive performances for England in the T20 World Cup 2026, which also included a century in the semi-final match against India.

Our Take

The prediction made by Lalit Modi that Jacob Bethell will bag huge in the IPL auction is true. But the figures he gave, saying that he will get approximately 150 crore rupees per season seems impossible by IPL 2030. As of now, the highest a player could earn from a single season could not go even 30 crore. Moreover, the BCCI has also launched rules on the earnings of foreign players, as they would only receive a maximum of 18 crore rupees and the extra funds will be used for the improvement of the game. Still, one thing remains true that the bidding war will be a good one when Bethell is on the table.