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Eshan Malinga 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 Eshan Malinga's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts per match. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Eshan Malinga 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 | Eshan Malinga | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 159 | 166 |
| Runs | 37 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 90.2 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 3 | 47 |
| Sixes | 1 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 14 | 78 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.96 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 14 |
| Statistic | Eshan Malinga | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 65 |
| Runs | 5 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 5.00 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 50.0 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 10 |
| Wickets | 9 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 34.67 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Eshan Malinga has played 11 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Eshan Malinga has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 0 and 10. Eshan Malinga also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 9.22, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Eshan Malinga has played 7 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Eshan Malinga has 14 runs at 4.7 (strike rate 25.4), against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Eshan Malinga 0, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 0 and 5.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Eshan Malinga 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.
Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 956 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 159 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 37 IPL runs at a strike rate of 90.2, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.96.
International career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00 internationally. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.
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: Eshan Malinga 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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