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Finn Allen vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) averages 59 fantasy pts per match. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Finn Allen 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 | Finn Allen | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 59 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 166 |
| Runs | 551 | 506 |
| Strike rate | 191.3 | 138.6 |
| Fours | 56 | 44 |
| Sixes | 37 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 100 | 78 |
| Catches | 4 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 13 |
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 60 |
| Runs | 1955 | 1717 |
| Batting average | 25.72 | 34.34 |
| Strike rate | 165.0 | 165.9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 8 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 31.92 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.60 | — |
Finn Allen 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.
Finn Allen is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1120 fantasy points, averaging 59 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 551 IPL runs at a strike rate of 191.3. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
International career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries internationally. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60. In ODIs, he has 782 runs across 41 matches (avg 23.0).
Phil Salt is a wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 989 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 506 IPL runs at a strike rate of 138.6. He has won 2 MOTM awards 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: Finn Allen 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, Finn Allen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 59 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Finn Allen 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.
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