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Ishan Kishan vs Phil Salt — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt?

Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt leads on T20I batting (1,852 runs, avg 34.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 1,852 T20I runs at avg 34.9 in 65 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
151
Best FP
237.8
Pts/Cr
565
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
54
Avg Pts
166
Best FP
108.9
Pts/Cr
532
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Ishan Kishan
VS
🏏 Phil Salt
T20I Career Overview
62Matches65
🏏 Batting
1801Runs1852
31.05Batting Avg34.94
—Strike Rate163.75
1Centuries4
13Half-Centuries10
77Sixes 🔴87
103
Best Score
141*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ishan Kishan 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticIshan KishanPhil Salt
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points5554
Best fantasy score151166
Runs565532
Strike rate141.6137.8
Fours5947
Sixes1723
Half-centuries (50+)34
Highest score8178
Catches1612
Total dismissals2014
International career — T20I
StatisticIshan KishanPhil Salt
Matches6265
Runs18011852
Batting average31.0534.94
Strike rate—163.8
Centuries (100+)14
Half-centuries (50+)1310

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 13 and 10.

ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 7 and 5.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ishan Kishan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Phil Salt
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ishan Kishan vs Phil Salt — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.

T20I career: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick with an average of 55 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt?

Based on recent data, Ishan Kishan has the edge with a higher average of 55 fantasy points per game. Ishan Kishan leads in runs scored (565 runs). Overall Ishan Kishan is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ishan Kishan vs Phil Salt — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ishan Kishan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 55 pts per game with a best score of 166 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt?

Ishan Kishan has the superior batting strike rate this season (141.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ishan Kishan and Phil Salt?

Ishan Kishan costs 9 Cr and Phil Salt costs 9.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Ishan Kishan and Phil Salt won?

Ishan Kishan has won 1 Man of the Match award and Phil Salt has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ishan Kishan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt?

Phil Salt has more T20I runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 matches (average 31.1) and Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 (average 34.9).

Who has more ODI runs, Ishan Kishan or Phil Salt?

Ishan Kishan has more ODI runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 matches (average 42.6) and Phil Salt has 988 in 33 (average 32.9).
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