Adam Milne vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Adam Milne vs Phil Salt is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Adam Milne is a specialist bowler for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 7.5 Cr this season. Over 1 match in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 0 fantasy points, averaging 0 pts per game with a best of 0 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 2 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100.

International career: Adam Milne has scored 83 T20I runs in 55 matches at an average of 8.30 internationally. He has also taken 64 T20I wickets at an average of 24.97 with an economy of 8.45. He has taken 56 ODI wickets internationally.

Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 6 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 435 fantasy points, averaging 73 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 202 IPL runs at a strike rate of 168.3. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.

International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,717 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 34.34, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 976 runs across 32 matches (avg 32.5).

Batting edge: Phil Salt leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Phil Salt is the stronger pick right now with an average of 73 pts per game and a best score of 166 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Phil Salt is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.