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Phil Salt vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 63 fantasy pts per match. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt vs Rajat Patidar — 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 | Phil Salt | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 63 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 201 |
| Runs | 337 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 156.0 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 33 | 30 |
| Sixes | 15 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Highest score | 78 | 93 |
| Catches | 8 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 9 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 32 | 1 |
| Runs | 976 | 22 |
| Batting average | 32.53 | 22.00 |
| Strike rate | 115.1 | 137.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
Phil Salt vs Rajat Patidar 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.
Phil Salt is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 693 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 337 IPL runs at a strike rate of 156. He has won Man of the Match 1 time 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).
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1043 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 201 pts. He has scored 501 IPL runs at a strike rate of 192.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Rajat Patidar has scored 63 TEST runs in 3 matches at an average of 10.50 internationally.
Batting edge: Rajat Patidar 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, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 201 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, Rajat Patidar 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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