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Heinrich Klaasen 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 Heinrich Klaasen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Heinrich Klaasen (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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Heinrich Klaasen 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 | Heinrich Klaasen | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 166 |
| Runs | 461 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 34 | 47 |
| Sixes | 24 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
| Highest score | 85 | 78 |
| Catches | 15 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 14 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 65 |
| Runs | 1000 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 10 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 5 and 10.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 11 and 5.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen 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.
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 959 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 158 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 461 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.7. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 2,141 ODI runs in 60 matches at an average of 43.69, with 4 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 1,000 runs across 58 matches (avg 23.3).
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.
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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