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RCB: Royal Challengers Bangalore has got great news before the playoffs in IPL 2026. The team’s explosive opener Phil Salt has recovered from injury and he can soon join the RCB camp. The news of his return has come at a time when RCB is already in great form and is considered a strong contender to win the title. With the entry of Salt, the team’s batting will become even stronger, especially his opening pair with Virat Kohli can prove to be a big threat for the opposing teams.

Phil Salt was out due to injury

According to reports, Phil Salt is going to return to India at the end of this week. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Salt was out of the last few IPL matches due to a finger injury. But now he will return soon. Let us tell you, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s star opener Phil Salt was injured during the match against Delhi Capitals on April 18. In this match, he got injured in the finger of his left hand while trying to save the boundary. Salt had returned to England for treatment of this injury, but now according to reports he may soon join the RCB team. His return just before the playoffs is being considered no less than a big bonus for Bengaluru.

Gave strong starts to RCB many times

29-year-old English batsman Phil Salt has put RCB in a strong position by giving a stormy start in many matches this season. His aggressive batting created constant pressure on the opposition bowlers in the powerplay. At the same time, his opening partner Virat Kohli is also seen in great form these days. In such a situation, the pair can once again create a stir on the field.

Such was the performance in IPL 2026

In IPL 2026, England’s star batsman Phil Salt has played only 6 matches for RCB so far. After this he was out due to injury. In the 6 matches played so far, he has scored 202 runs at a strike rate of 168.33. Which includes 2 half-centuries.