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Phil Salt vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts per match. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 54 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 184 |
| Runs | 532 | 803 |
| Strike rate | 137.8 | 143.1 |
| Fours | 47 | 88 |
| Sixes | 23 | 30 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 78 | 100 |
| Catches | 12 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 9 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Sai Sudharsan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 1 |
| Runs | 1852 | 0 |
| Batting average | 37.04 | — |
| Strike rate | 178.9 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 0 |
Phil Salt vs Sai Sudharsan 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 37.04, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 976 runs across 32 matches (avg 32.5).
Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.
Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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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