Why did Phil Salt miss GT vs RCB clash of IPL 2026?
Phil Salt also missed RCB’s previous two games against GT and DC.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are taking on the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 42nd match of IPL 2026 is taking place on Thursday, April 30. Both teams are coming into the field after winning their previous matches.
RCB dominated Delhi Capitals in their previous game, giving them a one-sided defeat after restricting them to just 75 runs and chasing the total in under 7 overs. On the other hand, the Titans defeated the Chennai Super Kings at their home by 8 wickets.
In their last fixture, RCB defeated GT by 5 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, chasing a total of more than 200 runs. In that match, RCB fans were shocked when captain Rajat Patidar announced that Phil Salt would not take the field due to injury. Jacob Bethell replaced him in the playing XI.
After that game, Bethell also played against Delhi, with no news of Salt returning to full fitness. Salt has once again been left out of the playing XI for tonight’s match against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
Why is Phil Salt not playing the GT vs RCB clash of IPL 2026?
Notably, Phil Salt is yet to recover from his injury, which he sustained while batting in the net sessions. This is the third consecutive match Salt missed due to his injury, and there has been no update on his fitness from the RCB management.
Salt has been a vital part of the team over the past two years, helping them win the title last year. His aggressive approach at the top puts pressure on the opposition and helps other teammates take time.
He has already played a few good knocks this edition, and the fans would be praying that he regains his fitness very soon.
However, in his absence, Jacob Bethell has every chance to leave a mark. The 22-year-old English cricketer is considered one of the emerging talents in international cricket.
He has already shown his talent in all formats of the game and also scored a century against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. RCB fans would like to see Bethell in full flow and proving his potential.
Is Phil Salt part of the GT vs RCB match?
No, Salt is not part of the GT vs RCB match. He is recovering from an injury.
Who are RCB’s openers in the clash against GT?
Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell are the openers for RCB in the clash against GT.
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