Check out who is age 22 Bevon Jacobs as the New Zealand-based cricketer was acquired by the Mumbai Indians during the IPL mega auction 2025
Though, the 22-year-old player was bought by the MI for his base price of Rs. 30 lakhs, however, he made headlines for being stunned after the purchase. Not sure of what we’re talking about? Worry not, here’s the brief.
Who is New Zealand cricketer Bevon John Jacobs, biography, age, batting order, country, IPL 2025 team, price and stats
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During the IPL auction 2025, Bevon Jacobs grabbed headlines as he initially thought his family was pranking on him for the auction purchase as he wasn’t following the auction live.
However, the truth dawned on him as his phone began buzzing with congratulatory messages. The right-handed batter was bought by the Mumbai Indians for Rs. 30 Lakh.
Who is Bevon Jacobs?
Born on May 6, 2022, Bevon Jacobs, whose full name Bevon John Jacobs was born in Pretoria, South Africa. The player moved to New Zealand with his family at the age of 3.
Raised in Auckland, he developed his cricketing skills under the guidance of his father. Jacobs represented Auckland at age-group levels and excelled for Westlake Boys High School in school cricket.
Jacobs, 22, is an explosive middle-order batter who was one of the breakout stars of the 2023-24 Super Smash in New Zealand and he slotted in as a finisher for Canterbury Kings, hitting 134 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 188.73, the second best after Doug Bracewell (202.02) among batters who had faced at least 50 balls in the tournament.
Career
In 2021, while playing for Sydenham Cricket Club in Christchurch Metro competition, Jacobs etched his name into the record books with an unbeaten 178 against Old Boys Collegians, the highest individual score in the tournament’s history.
Later, he moved to Christchurch. Currently, he is pursuing a degree at the Lincoln University in sport and recreation management.
Jacobs made his List A debut for Canterbury on November 25, 2023, in the Ford Trophy against Wellington. Less than a month later, on December 19, 2023, he impressed on his T20 debut for Canterbury Kings in the Super Smash, smashing 42 runs off just 20 balls.
During the Super Smash Season 2023-24, he emerged as one of the breakout stars. A dynamic middle-order batter, Jacobs made a significant impact as a finisher for Canterbury Kings, scoring 134 runs in just 6 innings at a blistering strike rate of 188.73.
One of his standout performances came on debut when he took on experienced bowlers like Sean Solia and Jimmy Neesham, smashing 42 off 20 balls at the Eden Park Outer Oval.