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Mitchell Marsh vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Marsh averages 93 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 93 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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Mitchell Marsh 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 | Mitchell Marsh | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 93 | 54 |
| Best fantasy score | 232 | 166 |
| Runs | 1022 | 532 |
| Strike rate | 160.7 | 137.8 |
| Fours | 98 | 47 |
| Sixes | 69 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 111 | 78 |
| Catches | 4 | 12 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 14 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Marsh | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 88 | 65 |
| Runs | 2313 | 1852 |
| Batting average | 33.52 | 34.94 |
| Strike rate | — | 163.8 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 14 | 10 |
| Wickets | 17 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.76 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mitchell Marsh has played 88 T20Is and Phil Salt 65. Mitchell Marsh has 2,313 runs at 33.5, against 1,852 at 34.9 (163.8) for Phil Salt, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Marsh 1, Phil Salt 4. Fifties: 14 and 10. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 7.74, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Mitchell Marsh has played 105 ODIs and Phil Salt 33. Mitchell Marsh has 3,395 runs at 38.1, against 988 at 32.9 (116.5) for Phil Salt, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Marsh 4, Phil Salt 1. Fifties: 24 and 5. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 57 wickets at an economy of 5.50, while Phil Salt has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Mitchell Marsh 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.
Mitchell Marsh is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1855 fantasy points, averaging 93 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 1022 IPL runs at a strike rate of 160.7. He has won Man of the Match 5 times this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,395 ODI runs in 105 matches at an average of 38.15, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,313 runs across 88 matches (avg 33.5).
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: Mitchell Marsh 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, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 93 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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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