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Phil Salt vs Wanindu Hasaranga — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 57 fantasy pts per match. Wanindu Hasaranga (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 71 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt vs Wanindu Hasaranga — 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 | Wanindu Hasaranga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 12 |
| Avg fantasy points | 57 | 71 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 119 |
| Runs | 441 | 149 |
| Strike rate | 143.2 | 158.5 |
| Fours | 38 | 10 |
| Sixes | 20 | 9 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
| Highest score | 78 | 29 |
| Wickets | 0 | 14 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 7.19 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 8 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 9 |
Phil Salt vs Wanindu Hasaranga 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 15 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 853 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 166 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 441 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.2. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Phil Salt has scored 1,717 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 34.34, with 4 centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 976 runs across 32 matches (avg 32.5).
Wanindu Hasaranga is a all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 10 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 855 fantasy points, averaging 71 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 149 IPL runs at a strike rate of 158.5, picking up 14 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.19. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
Batting edge: Phil Salt 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.
Bowling edge: Wanindu Hasaranga has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Wanindu Hasaranga is the stronger pick right now with an average of 71 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Wanindu Hasaranga 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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