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Kagiso Rabada vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 61 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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Kagiso Rabada 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 | Kagiso Rabada | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 130 | 166 |
| Runs | 47 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 123.7 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 5 | 47 |
| Sixes | 2 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 23 | 78 |
| Wickets | 29 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.68 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 7 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 14 |
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 78 | 65 |
| Runs | 184 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 15.33 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | 115.7 | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 10 |
| Wickets | 82 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 28.65 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 78 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 15.3 (strike rate 115.7), against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 0 and 10. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 82 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 0 and 5. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 168 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Kagiso Rabada 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.
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1037 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 130 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 47 IPL runs at a strike rate of 123.7, and has claimed 29 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.68. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 82 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 130 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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