Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Match: RCB vs PBKS – Match 37, IPL 2025
Key Contest: Phil Salt (RCB) vs Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
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Today’s Battle: Salt’s Aggression vs Arshdeep’s Control
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to take on Punjab Kings in tonight’s high-voltage match, one of the opening duels that could set the tone is between Phil Salt, RCB’s explosive opener, and Arshdeep Singh, PBKS’s trusted left-arm pacer.
Let’s take a look at how this head-to-head battle has gone in previous IPL encounters.
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh – IPL Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 12 |
| Innings (Inns) | 4 |
| Fours (4s) | 2 |
| Sixes (6s) | 0 |
| Batting SR (Bat SR) | 75 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 16 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 4.5 |
| Wickets (Wkt) | 2 |
| Batting Average (Ave) | 6 |
| Extras (Ex) | 0 |
See Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Expert View: Salt Yet to Crack Arshdeep’s Code
- In their past meetings, Phil Salt has managed just 12 runs off 16 balls against Arshdeep, showing clear signs of struggle.
- His strike rate of 75 is unusually low for a batter known for his aggressive powerplay hitting.
- Arshdeep Singh, on the other hand, has taken 1 wicket against Salt while conceding no extras.
- The left-arm angle and subtle swing early on have clearly challenged Salt’s timing and stroke play.
Key Factor for Tonight’s Game
Phil Salt is one of RCB’s most important batters in the powerplay. If Arshdeep keeps him quiet or gets him early, PBKS can take early control. On the other hand, if Salt finds his rhythm at the Chinnaswamy, he could flip the game quickly with a flurry of boundaries.
This matchup is all about who starts strong. Salt will be looking to break free from Arshdeep’s hold and set the tone at the top, while Arshdeep will aim to keep it tight and force a mistake. This short but crucial battle could heavily influence how the rest of the match unfolds.
