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Mohammed Siraj vs Phil Salt — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mohammed Siraj (Gujarat Titans) averages 41 fantasy pts per match. Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 67 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mohammed Siraj 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 | Mohammed Siraj | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 10 |
| Avg fantasy points | 41 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 119 | 166 |
| Runs | 27 | 331 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 159.9 |
| Fours | 5 | 32 |
| Sixes | 1 | 15 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 22 | 78 |
| Wickets | 20 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.39 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 7 |
| Statistic | Mohammed Siraj | Phil Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 17 | 60 |
| Runs | 14 | 1717 |
| Batting average | 7.00 | 34.34 |
| Strike rate | 87.5 | 165.9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 8 |
| Wickets | 17 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 28.29 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.76 | — |
Mohammed Siraj 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.
Mohammed Siraj is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 733 fantasy points, averaging 41 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 27 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.39. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Mohammed Siraj has scored 57 ODI runs in 49 matches at an average of 7.13 internationally. He has also taken 76 ODI wickets at an average of 24.33 with an economy of 5.05. He has taken 139 TEST wickets internationally.
Phil Salt is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 671 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. He has scored 331 IPL runs at a strike rate of 159.9. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,717 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 34.34, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 976 runs across 32 matches (avg 32.5).
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: Mohammed Siraj 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, Phil Salt is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 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.
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