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Phil Salt vs Sanju Samson — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Phil Salt or Sanju Samson?

Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt leads on T20I batting (1,852 runs, avg 34.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 1,852 T20I runs at avg 34.9 in 65 matches. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Phil Salt
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 IND · 9 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
🏏
Sanju Samson
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
222
Best FP
123.0
Pts/Cr
581
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Sanju Samson
10 higher avg pts · 222 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Phil Salt
VS
🏏 Sanju Samson
T20I Career Overview
65Matches70
🏏 Batting
1852Runs1558
34.94Batting Avg27.33
163.75Strike Rate—
4Centuries3
10Half-Centuries8
87Sixes 🔴86
141*
Best Score
111
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Phil Salt vs Sanju Samson — 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 SaltSanju Samson
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points5464
Best fantasy score166222
Runs532581
Strike rate137.8165.1
Fours4760
Sixes2333
Half-centuries (50+)44
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score78101
Catches129
Total dismissals1415
International career — T20I
StatisticPhil SaltSanju Samson
Matches6570
Runs18521558
Batting average34.9427.33
Strike rate163.8—
Centuries (100+)43
Half-centuries (50+)108

📋 Format by format

T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 10 and 8.

ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 5 and 3.

International numbers up to 11 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Phil Salt
Evenly matched
🏏 Sanju Samson
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sanju Samson
64 avg pts · 222 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Phil Salt
Captaining Sanju Samson gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Phil Salt vs Sanju Samson — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Phil Salt has scored 1,852 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 34.94, with 4 centuries.

T20I career: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick with an average of 64 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Phil Salt or Sanju Samson?

Based on recent data, Sanju Samson has the edge with a higher average of 64 fantasy points per game. Sanju Samson leads in runs scored (581 runs). Overall Sanju Samson is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Phil Salt vs Sanju Samson — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sanju Samson is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 64 pts per game with a best score of 222 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 Sanju Samson?

Sanju Samson has the superior batting strike rate this season (165.1), 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 Sanju Samson?

Phil Salt costs 9.5 Cr and Sanju Samson costs 9 Cr in current 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 Sanju Samson won?

Phil Salt has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sanju Samson has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Phil Salt or Sanju Samson in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Phil Salt or Sanju Samson?

Phil Salt has more T20I runs: Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 matches (average 34.9) and Sanju Samson has 1,558 in 70 (average 27.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Phil Salt or Sanju Samson?

Phil Salt has more ODI runs: Phil Salt has 988 in 33 matches (average 32.9) and Sanju Samson has 510 in 16 (average 56.7).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Phil Salt scores faster in ODIs: Phil Salt strikes at 116.5 and Sanju Samson at 99.6.
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