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Phil Salt vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
54
Avg Pts
166
Best FP
108.9
Pts/Cr
532
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Sai Sudharsan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
184
Best FP
153.5
Pts/Cr
803
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
27 higher avg pts · 184 best fantasy score
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1035Season Points1458
54Avg Pts / Match81
166Best Fantasy Score184
19Matches Played18
2MOTM Awards 🏅0
9.5Credits9.5
108.9Pts per Credit153.5

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).

IPL season stats
StatisticPhil SaltSai Sudharsan
Matches1918
Avg fantasy points5481
Best fantasy score166184
Runs532803
Strike rate137.8143.1
Fours4788
Sixes2330
Half-centuries (50+)49
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score78100
Catches128
Total dismissals149
International career — T20I
StatisticPhil SaltSai Sudharsan
Matches651
Runs18520
Batting average34.94—
Strike rate163.8—
Centuries (100+)40
Half-centuries (50+)100

📋 Format by format

T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 10 and 0.

ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 5 and 2.

International numbers up to 11 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Phil Salt
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sai Sudharsan
81 avg pts · 184 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Phil Salt
Captaining Sai Sudharsan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

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 34.94, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 988 runs across 33 matches (avg 32.9).

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.

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Sai Sudharsan has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Sai Sudharsan leads in runs scored (803 runs). Overall Sai Sudharsan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Phil Salt vs Sai Sudharsan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sai Sudharsan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 184 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (143.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Phil Salt and Sai Sudharsan?

Phil Salt costs 9.5 Cr and Sai Sudharsan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Phil Salt and Sai Sudharsan won?

In IPL 2026, Phil Salt has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sai Sudharsan has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sai Sudharsan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan?

Phil Salt has more T20I runs: Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 matches (average 34.9) and Sai Sudharsan has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Phil Salt or Sai Sudharsan?

Phil Salt has more ODI runs: Phil Salt has 988 in 33 matches (average 32.9) and Sai Sudharsan has 127 in 3.
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