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Phil Salt vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Phil Salt or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

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. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 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
🏏
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 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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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
214.6
Pts/Cr
822
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.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
28 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Phil Salt
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🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
T20I Career Overview
65Matches8
🏏 Batting
1852Runs246
34.94Batting Avg30.75
163.75Strike Rate—
4Centuries0
10Half-Centuries2
87Sixes 🔴14
141*
Best Score
81
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Phil Salt vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — 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 SaltVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points5482
Best fantasy score166217
Runs532822
Strike rate137.8214.1
Fours4767
Sixes2372
Half-centuries (50+)45
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score78103
Catches127
Total dismissals147
International career — T20I
StatisticPhil SaltVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches658
Runs1852246
Batting average34.9430.75
Strike rate163.8—
Centuries (100+)40
Half-centuries (50+)102

📋 Format by format

T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 0. Fifties: 10 and 2.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Phil Salt
Evenly matched
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
82 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Phil Salt
Captaining Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Phil Salt vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Based on recent data, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads in runs scored (822 runs). Overall Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Phil Salt vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — who is a better fantasy captain?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the superior batting strike rate this season (214.1), 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Phil Salt costs 9.5 Cr and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won?

Phil Salt has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Phil Salt or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Phil Salt has more T20I runs: Phil Salt has 1,852 in 65 matches (average 34.9) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 in 8 (average 30.8).
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