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Phil Salt vs Rajat Patidar — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rajat Patidar has the edge on the headline numbers: Rajat Patidar averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Phil Salt's 54. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 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 | 19 | 15 |
| Avg fantasy points | 54 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 201 |
| Runs | 532 | 501 |
| Strike rate | 137.8 | 192.7 |
| Fours | 47 | 30 |
| Sixes | 23 | 42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Highest score | 78 | 93 |
| Catches | 12 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 10 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Rajat Patidar |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 33 | 1 |
| Runs | 988 | 22 |
| Batting average | 32.93 | 22.00 |
| Strike rate | 116.5 | 137.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Rajat Patidar 1. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 22 at 22.0 (137.5) for Rajat Patidar, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Rajat Patidar 0. Fifties: 5 and 0.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
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 wicket-keeper batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1035 fantasy points, averaging 54 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 532 IPL runs at a strike rate of 137.8. He has won Man of the Match 2 times 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).
Rajat Patidar is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1053 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: 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.
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.
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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