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Finn Allen vs Phil Salt: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt averages 54 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Finn Allen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) 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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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 | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 166 |
| Runs | 504 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 158.0 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 43 | 47 |
| Sixes | 31 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 100 | 78 |
| Catches | 6 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 14 |
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 65 |
| Runs | 1955 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 25.72 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 165.0 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 10 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 31.92 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.60 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Finn Allen has played 100 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Finn Allen has 1,955 runs at 25.7 (strike rate 165.0), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Finn Allen has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 3, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 7 and 10. Finn Allen also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Finn Allen has played 41 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Finn Allen has 782 runs at 23.0 (strike rate 94.6), against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 0, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 6 and 5. Finn Allen also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 5.56, while Phil Salt has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
What is happening now
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Mar 2026: 100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
Full Allen profile →Did you know: Finn Allen
- Born 22 April 1999. A top-order batter who can keep wicket. Plays for Auckland.
- Plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
- Three T20I centuries, highest score of 137.
- Declined a New Zealand central contract in August 2024 to pursue franchise opportunities.
🧠Quick quiz: Finn Allen and Phil Salt
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- 1. How many balls did Allen's record T20 World Cup century take?
- 2. Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
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 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 967 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 504 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158. He has won Man of the Match 2 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 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.
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.
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