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Donovan Ferreira vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt averages 54 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Donovan Ferreira's 51. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Donovan Ferreira (Rajasthan Royals) averages 51 fantasy pts per match. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Donovan Ferreira vs Phil Salt — Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Donovan Ferreira | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 51 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 138 | 166 |
| Runs | 417 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 158.0 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 30 | 47 |
| Sixes | 30 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Highest score | 69 | 78 |
| Wickets | 1 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 0 |
| Catches | 18 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 22 | 14 |
| Statistic | Donovan Ferreira | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 65 |
| Runs | 240 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 18.46 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 155.8 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 10 |
| Wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 76.50 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.66 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Donovan Ferreira has played 16 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Donovan Ferreira has 240 runs at 18.5 (strike rate 155.8), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Donovan Ferreira 0, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 0 and 10.
ODI. Donovan Ferreira has played 3 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Donovan Ferreira has 10 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 45.5), against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Donovan Ferreira 0, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 0 and 5.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Donovan Ferreira 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.
Donovan Ferreira is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1023 fantasy points, averaging 51 pts per game with a best of 138 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 417 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158, and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.00. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Donovan Ferreira has scored 240 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 18.46 internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 76.50 with an economy of 8.66.
Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1035 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 532 IPL runs at a strike rate of 137.8. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 988 runs across 33 matches (avg 32.9).
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.
Bowling edge: Donovan Ferreira has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Phil Salt is the stronger pick right now with an average of 54 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.
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