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Phil Salt vs Shreyas Iyer — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Phil Salt or Shreyas Iyer?

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. Shreyas Iyer (India) has 1,615 T20I runs at avg 33.0 in 68 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Phil Salt
🔴 RCB · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shreyas Iyer
🇮🇳 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
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Shreyas Iyer
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
200
Best FP
198.8
Pts/Cr
636
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.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Phil Salt
VS
🏏 Shreyas Iyer
T20I Career Overview
65Matches68
🏏 Batting
1852Runs1615
34.94Batting Avg32.96
163.75Strike Rate—
4Centuries1
10Half-Centuries10
87Sixes 🔴51
141*
Best Score
102*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Phil Salt vs Shreyas Iyer — 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 SaltShreyas Iyer
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points5453
Best fantasy score166200
Runs532636
Strike rate137.8133.9
Fours4753
Sixes2321
Half-centuries (50+)43
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score78102
Catches126
Total dismissals148
International career — T20I
StatisticPhil SaltShreyas Iyer
Matches6568
Runs18521615
Batting average34.9432.96
Strike rate163.8—
Centuries (100+)41
Half-centuries (50+)1010
Economy rate—6.00

📋 Format by format

T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Shreyas Iyer 68. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 1,615 at 33.0 for Shreyas Iyer, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 10 and 10.

ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Shreyas Iyer 82. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 3,136 at 45.5 for Shreyas Iyer, so Shreyas Iyer has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Shreyas Iyer 5. Fifties: 5 and 24.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Phil Salt
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Shreyas Iyer
✓ Superior run-scorer
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Phil Salt vs Shreyas Iyer — 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: Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,615 T20I runs in 68 matches at an average of 32.96, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Phil Salt is the stronger pick with an average of 54 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Based on recent data, Phil Salt has the edge with a higher average of 54 fantasy points per game. Shreyas Iyer leads in runs scored (636 runs). Overall Phil Salt is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Phil Salt vs Shreyas Iyer — who is a better fantasy captain?

Phil Salt is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 54 pts per game with a best score of 200 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Phil Salt has the superior batting strike rate this season (137.8), 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Phil Salt costs 9.5 Cr and Shreyas Iyer 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 Shreyas Iyer won?

Phil Salt has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Shreyas Iyer has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Phil Salt or Shreyas Iyer in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Phil Salt 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Phil Salt has more T20I runs: Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 matches (average 34.9) and Shreyas Iyer has 1,615 in 68 (average 33.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Phil Salt or Shreyas Iyer?

Shreyas Iyer has more ODI runs: Phil Salt has 988 in 33 matches (average 32.9) and Shreyas Iyer has 3,136 in 82 (average 45.5).
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