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Manav Suthar vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Manav Suthar has the edge on the headline numbers: Manav Suthar averages 148 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans) averages 148 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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Manav Suthar 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 | Manav Suthar | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 148 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 425 | 166 |
| Runs | 79 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 49.4 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 7 | 47 |
| Sixes | 2 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 33 | 78 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 3.19 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 10 | 0 |
| Catches | 9 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 14 |
Manav Suthar 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.
Manav Suthar is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 7 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1038 fantasy points, averaging 148 pts per game with a best of 425 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 79 IPL runs at a strike rate of 49.4, and has claimed 25 IPL wickets with an economy of 3.19.
International career: Manav Suthar has scored 79 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 19.75 internationally. He has also taken 23 TEST wickets at an average of 17.35.
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: Manav Suthar 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, Manav Suthar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 148 pts per game and a best score of 425 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, Manav Suthar 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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