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 | Total |
|---|---|
| Runs | 37 |
| Balls | 28 |
| Outs | 2 |
| Dots | 14 |
| 4s | 4 |
| 6s | 2 |
| SR | 132.1 |
| Avg | 18.5 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2024 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2025 | 30 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 157.9 | 15.0 |
| Total | 37 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 132.1 | 18.5 |
See Also:- Prabhsimran Singh vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar Stats & Records in IPL
Expert View: Salt Yet to Crack Arshdeep’s Code
- In their past meetings, Phil Salt has managed just 37 runs off 28 balls against Arshdeep, showing clear signs of struggle.
- His strike rate of 132.1 is unusually low for a batter known for his aggressive powerplay hitting.
- Arshdeep Singh, on the other hand, has taken 2 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.
