Is Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) first title loading? After Glenn Maxwell smoked a record-tying 5th T20I century against the West Indies a couple of days ago, Will Jacks has now joined the party. The English all-rounder smashed a 53-ball 108* for his side, Comilla Victorians, in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 edition.
The batter has represented England in all three formats and is known for his T20 prowess. The top-order batter is one of the most sought-after franchise players in the world. The off-spinning all-rounder was part of the SA20 and played his final match for the Pretoria Capitals on February 3.
He joined the Victorians on February 7 and nearly a week later scored his second T20 century. Will Jacks’ unbeaten 108-run knock consisted of 5 fours and 10 maximums. His form will bode well for the RCB, who will be vying for their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title.
Will Jacks: The Ultimate Utility Player
The 25-year-old is an opening batter by trade and offers handy off-spin as well. The all-rounder offers a unique choice to a captain as a top-order batter with bowling ability. This makes Will Jacks virtually undroppable. If he fails as a batter, he can do the damage with the ball.
He can also work as a long-term option for RCB with their skipper, Faf du Plessis, reaching towards the fag end of his career. He can also play the perfect foil to Virat Kohli at 3, who usually takes more time to settle in while Jacks can start from the get-go.
