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Phil Salt vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Phil Salt has the edge on the headline numbers: Phil Salt averages 54 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Yashasvi Jaiswal's 50. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 54 fantasy pts per match. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) averages 50 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Phil Salt vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — 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 | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 54 | 50 |
| Best fantasy score | 166 | 169 |
| Runs | 532 | 549 |
| Strike rate | 137.8 | 128.3 |
| Fours | 47 | 77 |
| Sixes | 23 | 17 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 78 | 110 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Catches | 12 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 8 |
| Statistic | Phil Salt | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 23 |
| Runs | 1852 | 723 |
| Batting average | 34.94 | 36.15 |
| Strike rate | 163.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 5 |
| Economy rate | — | 11.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Phil Salt has played 65 T20Is and Yashasvi Jaiswal 23. Phil Salt has 1,852 runs at 34.9 (strike rate 163.8), against 723 at 36.1 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 4, Yashasvi Jaiswal 1. Fifties: 10 and 5.
ODI. Phil Salt has played 33 ODIs and Yashasvi Jaiswal 6. Phil Salt has 988 runs at 32.9 (strike rate 116.5), against 285 at 71.3 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, so Phil Salt has scored more. Hundreds: Phil Salt 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. Fifties: 5 and 0.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Phil Salt vs Yashasvi Jaiswal 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).
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 999 fantasy points, averaging 50 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 549 IPL runs at a strike rate of 128.3.
International career: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 2,588 TEST runs in 30 matches at an average of 47.93, with 7 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 723 runs across 23 matches (avg 36.1).
Batting edge: Yashasvi Jaiswal 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, Phil Salt is the stronger pick right now with an average of 54 pts per game and a best score of 166 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, Phil Salt 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.
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