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Phil Salt vs Rashid Khan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan 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. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt vs Rashid Khan — 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 | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 54 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 203 |
| Runs | 532 | 148 |
| Strike rate | 137.8 | 98.0 |
| Fours | 47 | 14 |
| Sixes | 23 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
| Highest score | 78 | 37 |
| Wickets | 0 | 32 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.22 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 12 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 13 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 115 |
| Runs | 1852 | 622 |
| Batting average | 34.94 | 14.81 |
| Strike rate | 163.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 193 |
| Bowling average | — | 13.73 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 10 and 0. Rashid Khan also bowls: 193 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 5 and 5. Rashid Khan also bowls: 226 wickets, while Phil Salt has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
Phil Salt vs Rashid Khan 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).
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1402 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 148 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98, picking up 32 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.22. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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